Atishi: Registration for women’s scheme to begin within 10 days
Tribune News Service
New Delhi, December 13
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Friday announced that the Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana scheme has been officially notified and is set for implementation.
The registrations are scheduled to begin within ten days, the scheme is aimed to provide Rs 1,000 per month to all eligible women of Delhi.
“Yesterday morning, the Delhi government’s Cabinet made a significant decision by approving the [scheme]. The scheme, passed by the cabinet last night, was notified by the evening. I am delighted to share that the promise made by the Delhi government under the guidance of Arvind Kejriwal during the February budget has been fulfilled,” she said.
“Despite several conspiracies by our opponents to obstruct this initiative, the Delhi government, true to its word under Kejriwal’s leadership, has delivered on this commitment,” the Delhi CM added.
Women not eligible for the scheme
Current or former permanent government employees, whether in the Central Government, Delhi Government, or MCD
Women already receiving pensions under Delhi government schemes, such as old-age pensions, widow pensions, or disability pensions
Women who have paid income tax in the previous assessment cycle
Women who are or have been MPs, MLAs or councillors
As per the Cabinet’s decision, all women who are residents of Delhi as of December 12, 2024, and are registered voters, will be eligible for the scheme. However, certain categories of women are not eligible for this scheme which include — current or former permanent government employees, whether in the Central Government, Delhi Government, or MCD, women who are or have been MPs, MLAs, or Councillors, women who have paid income tax in the previous assessment cycle, women already receiving pensions under Delhi government schemes, such as old-age pensions, widow pensions, or disability pensions.
We aim to start registrations within the next 7-10 days, the CM continued. “Over the past decade, the elected government of Delhi has consistently worked for the welfare of women and girls. Significant progress has been made in various areas.”She highlighted free education, healthcare, and bus travel for women.
“We deliberately avoided a family income criterion because many families with higher incomes still restrict women’s financial independence. Even in well-off families, domestic violence or financial abuse can prevent women from accessing family income. Women who are financially dependent and meet the criteria are eligible for the scheme. We believe only those who genuinely need this support will apply,” she said.
