Delhi Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana: Financial Assistance for Women

The Delhi Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana is a women-centric initiative announced by the Delhi Government to empower women by providing monthly financial assistance. This scheme aims to support women in managing their daily expenses and improving their quality of life.

Scheme Highlights

• Monthly assistance of ₹1,000/- for women beneficiaries.
• Assistance amount may increase to ₹2,100/- if the party wins the upcoming elections.
• Funds will be directly credited to the beneficiaries’ bank accounts.

Websites:

• Delhi Department of Women and Child Development Website
• Delhi e-District Portal

Customer Care Contact:

• Delhi Department of Women and Child Development Helpline Numbers:
  • 011-23070378
  • 011-23380513
• Helpdesk Email: wcd@nic.in

Overview of the Scheme

• Name: Delhi Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana
• Launch Date: 23 December 2024
• Benefits:
  • ₹1,000/- monthly assistance for women.
  • Assistance may increase to ₹2,100/- if AAP wins the upcoming elections.
• Beneficiaries: Women residents of Delhi aged 18 years and above.
• Budget Allocated: ₹2,000 crore for implementation.

The scheme was initially announced during the annual budget on March 4, 2024, by then-Finance Minister Smt. Atishi. The initiative, aimed at empowering women, is a critical step towards improving their financial independence.

Benefits of the Scheme

1. Financial Assistance:

1. • ₹1,000/- per month credited directly to the beneficiaries’ bank accounts.
   • May increase to ₹2,100/- based on election results.

2. Inclusivity:

1. • All married and unmarried women above 18 years of age are eligible, provided they meet the criteria.

3. Ease of Registration:

1. • Door-to-door registration by AAP volunteers ensures convenience for beneficiaries.

Eligibility Criteria

To avail of the benefits, women must meet the following conditions:

1. Must be a resident of Delhi.
2. Age must be between 18 to 60 years.
3. Annual family income should not exceed ₹3,00,000/-.

Ineligibility Criteria

Women will not be eligible if they:

• Receive benefits under other pension schemes (Old Age Pension, Disability Pension, etc.).
• Are employees of the state or central government.
• Paid income tax in the last assessment year.
• Are current or former MPs, MLAs, or councillors.

Required Documents

Applicants must provide the following documents:

• Residence Proof of Delhi
• Voter ID Card
• Income Certificate (if required)
• Aadhaar Card
• PAN Card
• Mobile Number
• Passport-sized Photograph
• Bank Account Details
• Self-Declaration and Affidavit

How to Apply

Offline Application Process

1. Registration: Begins on 23 December 2024.
2. Door-to-Door Registration:
   • AAP workers visit homes to fill out the application forms.
3. Documents Submission: Share required documents with AAP volunteers.
4. Kejriwal Kavach Card: Upon successful registration, beneficiaries receive a yellow registration card.

Online Application Process

Currently, applications are accepted offline. The online application process is expected to launch soon. Stay updated by subscribing to notifications on official pages.

Relevant Links

• Registration: Delhi Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana registration is currently conducted by AAP volunteers.
• Guidelines: Yet to be released.
• Website: Delhi Department of Women and Child Development.

Contact Information

For inquiries, beneficiaries can contact:

• Helpline Numbers: 011-23070378, 011-23380513
• Helpdesk Email: wcd@nic.in
• Office Address:
  Department of Women and Child Development,
  Maharana Pratap ISBT Building,
  Kashmiri Gate, Delhi – 10006