Samriddhi Yojana: Govt plans expansion of eligibility base

THE Delhi government is considering expanding the scope of its Mahila Samriddhi Yojana by allowing multiple women per family to benefit from the scheme, officials said.

- ASHISH SRIVASTAVA @ New Delhi

Currently, the scheme, which provides direct cash assistance of Rs 2,500 per month to eligible women, is restricted to one female beneficiary per household. However, the latest proposal seeks to include multiple female members, especially in joint family setups.

The initiative, which has received in-principle approval from the ministerial committee overseeing the scheme, aims to better accommodate families with more than one eligible woman, a structure common in joint families. A consensus was reached during a recent committee meeting, said a senior official, on the condition of anonymity.