Government Schemes and Policy · 15 July 2026

Delhi Govt Renames Mahila Samriddhi Yojana as Delhi Lakshmi Yojana

Exam-focused facts from the 15 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The Delhi Government renamed the proposed Mahila Samriddhi Yojana as Delhi Lakshmi Yojana.
  • The scheme will provide ₹2,500 per month in direct financial assistance to eligible women.
  • The rollout is planned around the festival of Raksha Bandhan.
  • The scheme will be implemented through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
  • It targets women from economically weaker sections.