Delhi government scheme · Department of Women and Child Development, Government of NCT of Delhi
Delhi Lakshmi Yojana
Also called DLY
The Delhi Lakshmi Yojana is run by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of NCT of Delhi. It is for women aged 21 to 60 from Delhi families with an annual income of no more than ₹2,50,000, who meet specific residential, voter, electricity consumption, and employment conditions. Beneficiaries receive ₹2,500 a month, which is transferred to their account at a participating bank. To apply, users register on the designated online portal, answer eligibility questions, enter required details and bank information, upload documents, submit with a signed endorsement from their MP or MLA, and download an acknowledgement to track the application.
Written by AI from the official details below.
Who can apply for DLY
- Woman aged 21 to 60 on the date of application, and the eldest eligible woman in her family.
- Annual family income of no more than ₹2,50,000.
- She, her husband or either parent has lived in Delhi for at least 10 years; she is a registered Delhi voter.
- Family used no more than 2,400 units of electricity in the last 12 months, and no family member owns a four-wheeler.
- No more than three children, and no criminal record.
- Not eligible if she or family members hold government/public-sector jobs, get certain pensions, pay income tax or file GST (with some exceptions).
DLY benefits
- ₹2,500 a month, transferred to her account at a participating bank.
How to apply for DLY
- Register on dly.delhi.gov.in and answer the eligibility questions.
- Enter your details, Aadhaar number and details of all family members.
- Enter bank details (account must be in one of the listed banks in the CBDC ecosystem) and upload documents.
- Review and submit, then upload the signed endorsement from your MP or MLA.
- Download the acknowledgement; track the application with your mobile number.
Documents needed for DLY
- Aadhaar card.
- Delhi voter ID card.
- Photograph and signature.
- Proof of 10 years' residence in Delhi and proof of age.
- Signed MP/MLA endorsement.
- Bank account details (SBI, PNB, HDFC, ICICI, Canara, Axis, Bank of Baroda and other listed banks).
Where it applies
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Checked against the sources below on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.
- Delhi Lakshmi Yojana portal - eligibility, registration steps and banks · Department of Women and Child Development, Government of NCT of Delhi
- Delhi government approves Lakshmi Yojana to provide ₹2,500 monthly assistance to eligible women (29 July 2026) · News On AIR (Prasar Bharati)
- Delhi Government to begin pension payments under Delhi Lakshmi Yojana from 1st September (19 August 2026) · News On AIR (Prasar Bharati)
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