Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: First installment of the Lakshmi Yojana to be released on August 26; here’s how to check the status..

Delhi Lakshmi Yojana First Installment: Great news has emerged for the women of Delhi. The first installment of the Delhi government's ambitious Delhi Lakshmi Yojana is set to be released on August 26. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will transfer the first installment of ₹2,500 into the beneficiaries' accounts during a grand event on Wednesday. This scheme was launched with the aim of making women in Delhi financially empowered, self-reliant, and independent.

Grand Event at Talkatora Stadium; 2,500 Women to Receive Installment

The Delhi government is organizing a grand event at Talkatora Stadium to release the first installment of this scheme. The event will commence at 11:00 AM on August 26. During this special ceremony, the first installment will be symbolically handed over to approximately 2,500 women. It is worth noting that the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana came into effect on August 1, and so far, over 6 lakh women have registered under the scheme.

Under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, eligible women are to receive financial assistance of ₹2,500 per month. This assistance will begin to be deposited into the beneficiaries' bank accounts starting September 1. However, the entire amount of ₹2,500 will not be transferred directly into the account. By default, ₹1,500 out of the ₹2,500 will be deposited into the beneficiary woman's Recurring Deposit (RD) or Fixed Deposit (FD) account. The remaining ₹1,000 will be transferred to the beneficiary's bank account linked to the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) wallet. A lock-in period will apply to the amount deposited in the RD or FD until July 31, 2029.

If a beneficiary woman wishes, she can also opt to deposit the entire ₹2,500 amount into an FD or RD; the same lock-in period will apply in this case as well.

**How ​​to check your application status**

If you have applied for the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana and wish to check the status of your application, you can follow these simple steps:

First, visit the official Delhi Lakshmi Yojana portal at dly.delhi.gov.in.
Click on the 'Track Application' option visible on the homepage.
A new page will open where you will need to enter your registered mobile number, date of birth, and the captcha code displayed on the screen.
After entering all the details, click the 'Sign In' button. Your application status will then be displayed on the screen.

**Can one still apply?**

Women who have not yet applied for this scheme can do so at any time by visiting the portal. The application process for the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana remains open throughout the year. Women can apply by visiting dly.delhi.gov.in/Account/Login. The last day of each month will be considered the cut-off date for applications received during that month. Eligible applications approved after this cut-off will receive the scheme's benefits starting from the following month.

**Who can apply? Eligibility and conditions**

The government has set certain mandatory eligibility criteria to avail the benefits of the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana:

On the date of application submission, the woman must be between 21 and 60 years of age and must be the eldest female member of her family.
The family's annual income must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.
The woman must be a registered voter in Delhi. Additionally, the applicant, her husband, or either of her parents must have been a resident of Delhi for at least 10 years as of the date of application.
The family's electricity consumption over the preceding 12 months must not exceed 2,400 units.

Who is ineligible?

Women receiving a government pension or regular financial assistance are not eligible for this scheme.
Income tax payers, GST filers, government employees, and public representatives are excluded from the scheme.
Benefits will not be granted if the applicant or any family member owns a four-wheeler or is employed by the government, a public sector undertaking, a board, or a local body.
Applicants with more than three children or a criminal record are also ineligible under the scheme's terms.

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