New Delhi: Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi on Thursday raised concerns over the delay in the implementation of the BJP-led Delhi government’s Mahila Samriddhi Yojna, a scheme that promises Rs 2,500 monthly financial assistance to women.
Addressing a press conference, Atishi, who serves as the Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, questioned whether the BJP government would extend the benefits to all eligible women in Delhi or impose restrictive conditions that would exclude a majority of them.
“The BJP promised Rs 2,500 per month to nearly 48 lakh women in Delhi aged above 18 years. Now the question is whether they will fulfill this promise or find ways to limit its beneficiaries to less than 1 percent by adding multiple conditions,” Atishi said.
She also criticized the government for inaction, stating that the committee formed to oversee the scheme’s implementation has not taken any concrete steps even after 12 days.
Key Concerns Raised by Atishi:
- Delay in the scheme’s implementation despite pre-election promises.
- No clarity on the eligibility criteria for beneficiaries.
- Uncertainty over the registration process and fund disbursement timeline.
The Delhi government has sanctioned a budget of Rs 5,100 crore for the scheme, which aims to provide financial assistance to women from economically weaker sections. However, the opposition is demanding transparency regarding its execution.
A ministerial committee, headed by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has been assigned to ensure the scheme’s rollout. However, no official date for registration or disbursement of funds has been announced yet.
With public anticipation growing, the BJP-led government faces increasing pressure to deliver on its poll promise and provide much-needed financial relief to women in the capital.
