More than 1.45 lakh women have registered for the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana cash transfer scheme since its registration portal opened on August 1, 2026. By 10 pm on Sunday, a total of 1,47,215 registrations were completed, with 10,286 applications formally submitted, according to an official statement shared by livemint.com.
The Delhi Lakshmi Yojana registration portal was inaugurated by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta at Geeta Colony in New Delhi on August 1. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to women beneficiaries across the city. The government has actively promoted the portal to encourage registrations, resulting in a high number of applicants within the first two days of launch, as reported by livemint.com.
This scheme is part of the Delhi government’s broader efforts to empower women through direct cash transfers. The rapid registration numbers reflect strong demand and engagement from the target demographic. Similar cash transfer initiatives in other states have shown positive impacts on women’s financial inclusion and welfare, making this rollout a key development in Delhi’s social welfare landscape, according to livemint.com.
The registration process continues to accept applications, with the government monitoring submissions closely. The Delhi Lakshmi Yojana is expected to disburse funds to eligible women soon after the application review phase is completed, as per the official statement cited by livemint.com.