India, Aug. 1 -- The Delhi Government will formally launch the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana on Saturday, August 1, with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurating the online portal at a programme scheduled for 11 am at the District Magistrate East office in Geeta Colony. Post-inauguration, the applications from eligible women will open, and the Government will aim to complete verification in time to release the first instalment by Raksha Bandhan.

During the launch programme, the Chief Minister will personally register a few eligible women, marking the formal beginning of the application process. Applications from all other eligible beneficiaries will be accepted through the portal thereafter. The scheme provides Rs 2,500 in monthly financial assist...