The Delhi government has initiated the rollout of the 'Lakshmi Yojana,' a social welfare scheme designed to provide monthly financial support of Rs 2,500 to women in the capital. The program's digital portal went live on Saturday, marking the start of the formal application process. To facilitate the registration of beneficiaries, the government established physical camps across the city, which began operating at 8:00 am.

According to reports, the response during the initial hours of the launch was immediate, with 1,083 women successfully registering for the scheme by noon. The initiative is part of the city's broader strategy to provide direct financial aid to women, though specific eligibility criteria and the total budgetary allocation for the project have not been fully detailed in the initial announcement. As the portal remains open, officials expect the number of applicants to increase significantly in the coming days as awareness of the registration camps spreads throughout various districts. The government has framed the scheme as a key pillar of its current welfare agenda, aiming to streamline the delivery of cash transfers directly to the bank accounts of participants.