During a Cabinet meeting on International Women’s Day, the recently elected BJP government approved the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana aimed at providing Rs 2,500 to women from weaker economic sections in Delhi and who are between the ages of 21 and 60 who make up to Rs 3 lakh annually.
Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta, while making the announcement on Women’s Day, said, “Today is Women’s Day. We had our cabinet meeting today, and our cabinet has approved the scheme – the promise that we made during the Delhi elections to provide Rs 2500 to the women. We made a provision of Rs 5100 crores in the Delhi budget for the implementation of the scheme. We have formed the committee, which will be led by me and the registration for the scheme will begin soon – a portal will be launched soon,” as per The Times of India report.
How to apply for Mahila Samriddhi Yojana
The Delhi government is likely to launch a new portal as reported by The Times of India to start the registration process and woman can apply for it.
Mahila Samriddhi Scheme: List of documents required
The announcement for the woman scheme has just come. Hence, woman applicants need to wait for government to specify the official documents and other eligibility criteria.
The following common documents should be kept handy by woman applicants, according to Navbharat Times, while they wait for registration process to begin soon:
- Ration card
- Address proof
- Registered mobile number
- Aadhaar Card
- Address proof of living in Delhi
- BPL card
- Aadhaar linked Bank account
- Annual Income proof
- Passport size photograph
- Caste certificate id required
- Valid and active Bank account to receive credit of Rs 2,500 per month.
How current Delhi government services are availed?
Many existing schemes and services in Delhi require applications to be submitted via the E-District Portal. However, to apply, you must have a User ID and Password registered on the portal. Only after logging in with these credentials you can access and apply for various schemes and services provided by the Delhi government.How to Register on the E-District Portal
Step 1: Visit the E-District Portal
Click on the New User Registration tab under Citizen Corner
Select Aadhaar Card as the document type
Enter your Aadhaar Number and Captcha Code
Tick the Consent box and click Continue
Step-2: Completing the Registration Form
Fill in your details: Name, Gender, Parent’s Name, Date of Birth, and Spouse’s Name (if married)
Enter your complete address, email ID, and mobile number
Enter the Captcha Code and click Continue to Register
You will receive an Access Code and Password on your mobile
Enter these details along with the Captcha Code, then click Complete Registration
Your User ID and details will be displayed-save this information for future use
Your login password will be sent to your registered mobile number.
How to log in to the E-District Portal
If you want to apply for any scheme or service provided by the Delhi government-such as modifying a driving license, obtaining a marriage certificate, or applying for a caste certificate-you need to log in to the E-District Portal.
Steps to Log in
Visit the official website: https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/
Click on Login & Apply under Citizen Corner
Enter your User ID and Password
Fill in the Captcha Code and log in
