Delhi Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana: Eligibility, application process

AAP government scheme will provide Rs 1,000 as monthly stipend to women fulfilling eligibility criteria

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi recently announced a scheme to provide Rs 1,000 as monthly stipend to women residents whose annual family income does not exceed Rs 3 lakh.

 

The stipend for Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana would be increased to Rs 2,100 if the Aam Aadmi Party government is re-elected in Delhi, said AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal.

 

The scheme was proposed in Delhi's budget for Financial Year 2024-25 and Rs 2,000 crore was allotted for it. Atishi told reporters on December 13 that registrations for the scheme will start in the next seven to ten days.

 

Eligibility criteria for Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana

 

 

Residency: Women residents of Delhi as of December 12, 2024

 

Voter status: Must be registered voters in Delhi

 

Age: 18 years or older

 

Income: Annual family income must not exceed Rs 3 lakh.

 

Who are excluded from the scheme

 

Women receiving benefits from Delhi government social security programmes, such as old age pension, widow pension, disability pension, or the financial assistance program for women in need.

 

Women who paid Income Tax in the previous assessment cycle.

 

Women employed by the central government, state governments, or local governments, whether currently or formerly.

 

Women who were former elected officials, including MPs, MLAs, or council members.

 

Documents required

 

Aadhaar card

 

Voter ID card

 

PAN card

 

Bank account details

 

Address proof

 

Income certificate

 

Self-declaration: You may be required to submit an affidavit confirming that you meet the eligibility criteria of the scheme.

 

Application process

 

Visit the Delhi government's website and download the application form for the scheme.

 

Fill out the form and submit it along with the required documents to the nearest government office or designated center.

 

The government will review the submitted applications to determine eligibility for financial assistance.

 

Authorities will verify the details provided in the application, checking for accuracy and authenticity.

 

Once the verification is complete, eligible applicants will be notified of their approval and granted the benefits of the scheme.