Delhi Lakshmi Yojana 2026: Eligibility, Documents and Apply Guide
| Quick Answer • Delhi Lakshmi Yojana 2026 pays eligible Delhi women Rs 2,500 every month through Direct Benefit Transfer. • Registration opened on 1 August 2026 at dly.delhi.gov.in. • Applicants must be Delhi residents aged 21 to 60, from families earning up to Rs 2.5 lakh a year. • An MP or MLA endorsement letter is mandatory to complete the application. • The first installment is expected around Raksha Bandhan, tentatively 28 August 2026. |
The Delhi government has rolled out the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana 2026, a monthly cash support scheme for women from low income families in the capital. Eligible applicants receive Rs 2,500 every month straight into their Aadhaar-linked bank account, and registration on the official portal, dly.delhi.gov.in, began on 1 August 2026. This guide covers who qualifies, the documents to keep ready, the two payment options on the portal, and the exact steps to apply and track your application.
What Is Delhi Lakshmi Yojana 2026?
Delhi Lakshmi Yojana is a flagship welfare scheme run by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of NCT of Delhi. The Delhi cabinet, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, cleared the final scheme on 28 July 2026, and the online portal went live four days later. The government has set aside Rs 5,110 crore in the 2026-27 budget and expects the scheme to reach more than 17 lakh women.
| Field | Detail |
| Scheme name | Delhi Lakshmi Yojana (earlier Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana / Mahila Samriddhi Yojana) |
| Implementing department | Department of Women and Child Development, GNCTD |
| Monthly benefit | Rs 2,500 per eligible woman via Direct Benefit Transfer |
| Budget allocated (FY 2026-27) | Rs 5,110 crore |
| Expected beneficiaries | Over 17 lakh women |
| Registration start date | 1 August 2026 |
| Official portal | dly.delhi.gov.in |
| First installment (tentative) | Around Raksha Bandhan, 28 August 2026 |
Renamed From Mahila Samriddhi Yojana: Why the Confusion
Many searches still use the older names Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana and Mahila Samriddhi Yojana. Here is the timeline so there is no confusion about which scheme to apply for:
- BJP promised a Rs 2,500 monthly scheme for women as Mahila Samriddhi Yojana in its manifesto for the 2025 Delhi Assembly election.
- The Delhi cabinet gave initial approval on 8 March 2025, but the payment did not start immediately while eligibility rules and the portal were being finalised.
- On 13 July 2026, the scheme was renamed Delhi Lakshmi Yojana while the government finalised eligibility.
- The cabinet cleared the final version in the last week of July 2026, and registrations opened on 1 August 2026.
The monthly amount, Rs 2,500, has stayed the same throughout. Only the name, the finalised eligibility conditions and the payment method have changed. There is no separate Mahila Samriddhi Yojana portal, so apply only through dly.delhi.gov.in.
Eligibility Criteria for Delhi Lakshmi Yojana
- Age: The applicant must be a woman aged between 21 and 60 years.
- Residency: The applicant or her immediate family must have lived in Delhi for at least 10 years, and she must be a registered Delhi voter.
- Family income: Annual family income should not exceed Rs 2.5 lakh.
- One benefit per family: If a family has more than one eligible woman, the eldest woman gets priority.
Delhi Lakshmi Yojana eligibility
Who Is Not Eligible for the Scheme
- Women already receiving a government pension or similar monthly financial assistance.
- Government employees, income tax payees and GST filers, or their immediate family members.
- Families that own a four-wheeler.
- Women with more than 3 living children.
- Families whose annual electricity consumption exceeds 2,400 units.
- Applicants with a criminal record, as per the scheme guidelines.
Documents Required for Delhi Lakshmi Yojana Registration
Keep scanned copies of the following ready before starting the online form. The whole process takes about 15 to 20 minutes when the documents are in order.
- Aadhaar card, linked to an active bank account
- Delhi Voter ID card
- Proof of 10-year Delhi residency: Voter ID, ration card, driving licence, or an electricity/gas bill or receipt
- Bank passbook with Aadhaar-linked account details
- Passport-size photograph and signature
- Mobile number linked to Aadhaar, used for OTP verification and status tracking
- MP/MLA endorsement letter: a signed recommendation letter from the Member of Parliament or the MLA of the applicant's constituency, without which the application stays incomplete
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Payment Options: RD/FD Account or CBDC Wallet
A detail most competitor articles skip: applicants choose how they want to receive the Rs 2,500 while filling the form.
| Payment Option | How It Works |
| Full RD/FD route | The entire Rs 2,500 goes into a Recurring Deposit or Fixed Deposit account with a 3-year lock-in period. |
| Split RD/FD + CBDC Wallet route | Rs 1,500 goes into the RD/FD account and Rs 1,000 is credited every month to a Digital Rupee (CBDC) wallet. A smartphone is required to operate the wallet. |
The wallet route needs a smartphone to operate. Applicants without one should pick the full RD/FD option.
How to Apply for Delhi Lakshmi Yojana Online: Step by Step
- Go to the official portal, dly.delhi.gov.in, and click Apply on the homepage.
- Select Register Now and enter your Aadhaar number and date of birth for verification.
- Generate your login ID and password, then sign in to the portal.
- Fill in personal, family income and residency details in the application form.
- Choose your payment option, either the full RD/FD account or the RD/FD plus CBDC Wallet split.
- Upload all required documents, including the MP/MLA endorsement letter.
- Review every field carefully, then submit the form.
- Save the application number that appears on screen. You will need it, along with your registered mobile number, to track your status.
Note: an applicant does not have to fill the form herself. Someone else can submit it on her behalf, as long as every document and detail belongs to the actual applicant.
How to Check Delhi Lakshmi Yojana Application Status
- Visit dly.delhi.gov.in and click Track Application on the homepage.
- Enter the mobile number you registered with.
- Complete OTP verification if the portal asks for it.
- Click Track Application to see your current status on screen.
Use the same mobile number that was used during registration. The portal pulls up your application using that number, so a wrong or changed number will not return results.
First Installment Date: When Will You Get Rs 2,500?
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has said that women who complete registration and verification successfully will get their first Rs 2,500 installment around Raksha Bandhan, tentatively 28 August 2026. This date depends on how quickly individual applications clear document verification, so applying early improves the chance of receiving the first payment on time.
Grievance Redressal If Your Application Is Stuck
The portal has a grievance option for issues related to registration, document upload, login or status tracking. Instead of handling complaints directly on the portal, applicants are redirected to the Chief Minister's Jan Sunwai (public hearing) system, where the grievance is logged and tracked until resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the official website for Delhi Lakshmi Yojana?
The official portal is dly.delhi.gov.in, run by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of NCT of Delhi.
2. Is Mahila Samriddhi Yojana the same as Delhi Lakshmi Yojana?
Yes. The scheme was renamed from Mahila Samriddhi Yojana (earlier Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana) to Delhi Lakshmi Yojana in July 2026. The monthly amount of Rs 2,500 has not changed.
3. Can a family with two eligible women both get the benefit?
No. Only one woman per family can receive the benefit, and priority goes to the eldest eligible woman in the household.
4. Is the MP or MLA endorsement letter really mandatory?
Yes. The application stays incomplete without a signed endorsement letter from the MP or MLA of the applicant's constituency.
5. What happens if my family owns an electric car?
The exclusion applies to four-wheelers in general. Applicants should check the latest guidelines on the official portal, since scheme rules can be updated after launch.
6. Will I get the first payment automatically after applying?
No. The department verifies eligibility, residency, income and documents first. Only verified applications receive the Rs 2,500 installment, expected to start around Raksha Bandhan 2026.
Conclusion
Delhi Lakshmi Yojana 2026 is one of the largest direct cash support schemes for women launched by the Delhi government, backed by a Rs 5,110 crore budget and an expected reach of over 17 lakh women. Eligible women should keep their Aadhaar, Delhi Voter ID, residency proof, bank passbook and MP/MLA endorsement letter ready, then apply at dly.delhi.gov.in without delay, since verification takes time and the first installment is tied to Raksha Bandhan.
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