Delhi Budget: In a significant move, the Delhi government, led by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, has declared a monthly stipend of one thousand rupees for all women above 18 years of age. This initiative, named the ‘Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana,’ aims to provide financial support to women to meet their essential needs.
#WATCH | Delhi Finance Minister Atishi says, "A new revolutionary scheme is being brought. The name of this scheme is 'Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana'. Under this scheme, every woman above 18 years of age will be given Rs 1,000 every month." pic.twitter.com/mbuOWNfPhB
— ANI (@ANI) March 4, 2024
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During the budget presentation, a budget allocation of Rs 2000 crore was earmarked for the scheme. Atishi, while unveiling the plan, expressed that the monthly honorarium would empower women and contribute to their well-being. She highlighted that Chief Minister Kejriwal initiated this scheme as a gesture of being a responsible elder brother to the women of Delhi.
दिल्ली विधानसभा के बजट सत्र में वित्तवर्ष 2024-25 के लिए दिल्ली की वित्त मंत्री आतिशी जी का बजट भाषण | LIVE https://t.co/VJAMuYGpjM
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) March 4, 2024
Delhi Government Unveils Rs 76,000 Crore Budget for FY25, Focused on Education
Delhi Finance Minister Atishi presented the state’s budget for the financial year 2024-25, outlining an outlay of Rs 76,000 crore in the state assembly on Monday. Emphasizing the government’s commitment to realizing the vision of Ram Rajya, she reflected on the transformative changes in Delhi over the past decade under the AAP (Aam Aadmi Party) administration.
In her inaugural budget speech, Atishi proposed a substantial allocation of Rs 16,396 crore for the education sector. Addressing the assembly, she expressed pride in the Kejriwal government’s milestone of presenting its tenth budget and presented it as a testament to the evolving landscape of Delhi. Atishi highlighted the government’s dedication to the ideals of Ram Rajya, portraying Chief Minister Kejriwal as a beacon of hope for the community.
