President Murmu to launch Government’s welfare schemes for women on March 2
President Droupadi Murmu will launch four women’s welfare schemes of the Delhi Government on March 2.
According to officials, the four schemes are ‘Saheli Pink Smart Card,’ free LPG cylinder scheme, Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana, and ‘Meri Punji Mera Adhikaar.’
“March 2 is a special day for the daughters and women of Delhi. In the esteemed presence of President Droupadi Murmu, several important schemes for women’s empowerment will be inaugurated,” Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said.
The BJP Government came to power in Delhi on February 20 last year. To celebrate this achievement, several events have been held highlighting the work done in the past one year.
The CM also announced that approximately 17 lakh women will get financial assistance for an LPG cylinder. Under the scheme, the government will transfer the amount directly to bank accounts through direct benefit transfer on Holi and Diwali.
Earlier, the Delhi Government announced the launch of the ‘Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana’, upgrading and restructuring the Ladli Scheme of 2008.
“This scheme will ensure financial security and educational continuity for girls from economically weaker families. The Delhi Government will provide up to Rs 56,000 per beneficiary, deposited in phased instalments linked to education and age-related milestones, beginning from birth and continuing through graduation or diploma-level studies,” a government official said.
