Delhi Govt Launches Rs 2,500 Monthly Grant for Women

• The Delhi government is set to launch an online portal for women to apply for a Rs 2,500 monthly grant under the Mahila Samriddhi Scheme.
• The scheme targets women aged 18-60 with a household income less than Rs 3 lakh annually, who are not government employees or receiving other government financial aid.
• The initiative was a key promise by the BJP in the Delhi Assembly elections, with implementation aimed by March 8, International Women's Day.
• The government plans to integrate data from various departments to identify eligible women and streamline verification processes.
• The launch event will be held at Chhatrasal Stadium on March 8, marking the beginning of the registration process.

Source: Business News India, Mint