Chief Minister Mahila Samman Yojana: Arvind Kejriwal’s AAP Government to Provide ₹1,000 Monthly to Women Above 18 Years.
The AAP government in Delhi, led by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, has announced a significant provision in the budget aimed at supporting women. Under the Chief Minister Mahila Samman Yojana, every woman aged 18 years and above will receive a monthly assistance of ₹1000.
Atishi, the Finance Minister of Delhi, unveiled the details of the initiative during the presentation of the budget for the fiscal year 2024-25. She emphasized that the scheme aims to provide financial support to women for meeting various necessary expenses. However, certain criteria must be met to qualify for the assistance: the recipient must not be an income tax payer, not be a beneficiary of any other government pension scheme, not be a government employee, and must be a resident of Delhi.
The AAP government has allocated a significant budget of ₹2,000 crore for the implementation of this scheme, reflecting their commitment to supporting women and improving their economic well-being.
Atishi also highlighted the substantial growth in the size of the Delhi budget over the years. From ₹30,940 crore in the fiscal year 2014-15, the budget has now expanded to ₹76,000 crore for the fiscal year 2024-25. This increase underscores the government’s dedication to addressing the needs and priorities of the people of Delhi.
The budget presentation emphasized the theme of “Ram Rajya,” indicating the government’s vision of governance based on ideals of justice, equality, and prosperity for all. The focus is on initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of life and well-being of Delhi’s residents.
The ongoing budget session of the Delhi legislative assembly, which began on February 15, has been extended until March . This extension allows for thorough deliberation and discussion on various budgetary proposals and ensures adequate time for scrutiny and approval.
Overall, the announcements and allocations made in the Delhi budget reflect the AAP government’s commitment to inclusive growth, social welfare, and empowering marginalized sections of society, particularly women.