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Delhi CM to disburse first instalment of Lakshmi Scheme ahead of Raksha Bandhan
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will release the first payment of Rs 2,500 to eligible women under the Lakshmi Yojana scheme on Tuesday. The disbursement event at Talkatora Stadium is expected to benefit approximately 2,500 women.
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Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will formally launch the first instalment distribution of the Lakshmi Yojana scheme on Tuesday, coinciding with the upcoming Raksha Bandhan festival. The financial assistance programme aims to provide direct support to women in the capital region during significant occasions.
Approximately 2,500 women are slated to receive the initial payment of Rs 2,500 each during the ceremony at Talkatora Stadium in central Delhi. The event will mark a significant step in the implementation of the state's women-centric welfare initiative.
The Lakshmi Yojana scheme is designed to provide periodic financial assistance to eligible women beneficiaries. The timing of the disbursement, just ahead of Raksha Bandhan, reflects the government's focus on supporting women during festival seasons when household expenses typically increase.
Details regarding eligibility criteria and the frequency of subsequent instalments under the scheme have not been disclosed. The state government is expected to provide further information regarding the programme's scope and beneficiary identification process following Tuesday's inaugural disbursement event.