The Delhi government today approved the Mahila Samridhi Yojana to provide two thousand five hundred rupees to poor women. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta made the announcement during a press conference in the National Capital today.
She said on the occasion of International Women’s Day, a cabinet meeting of the Delhi government was held in which the scheme was approved.
She added that a budgetary provision of 5 thousand one hundred crore rupees has been made for the implementation of the scheme. She said a committee has been formed under her chairmanship, which also includes Delhi ministers Ashish Sood, Parvesh Sahib Singh, and Kapil Mishra.
Delhi CM said that a portal will soon be launched to start the registration process for the Mahila Samridhi Yojana. Mrs. Gupta said that the Delhi government will work to ensure the safety and prosperity of the women.