Delhi government increases financial aid for women to ₹2100 after elections

hindustantimes.com — December 12, 2024 at 02:01 PM UTC

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a new financial aid program for women, increasing monthly support from ₹1,000 to ₹2,100 after upcoming elections. Registration for the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana starts tomorrow. Kejriwal stated that the funds would be credited to beneficiaries' accounts only after the elections, which are expected soon. The scheme aims to support women aged over 18 who are not government employees or paying taxes. The Delhi government has allocated ₹2,000 crore for this initiative, which could benefit around 4.5 million women. The BJP criticized the announcement, questioning the AAP's previous commitments in Punjab.

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