India, May 11 -- The Delhi government is likely to launch the portal for Mukhyamantri Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, a scheme to provide Rs.2,500 monthly financial assistance to eligible women beneficiaries, on June 1, officials aware of the development said on Sunday. This was one of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s key poll promises in the 2025 elections in the city.

"The scheme was earlier announced as the Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana, but the government is now considering rebranding it as Dilli Lakshmi Yojana ahead of the formal launch of the portal. The portal is expected to enable online registration and verification of applicants," an official said on condition of anonymity. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in her maiden Budget last year,...