India, Aug. 9 -- The Delhi Lakshmi Yojana has received over 5.14 lakh registrations within seven days of its launch, with more than 2.18 lakh applications finally submitted so far. The scheme, launched on August 1, provides financial assistance of Rs 2,500 per month to eligible women, according to the Delhi Government.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta described the response to the scheme as unprecedented, saying the number of registrations reflected the women's trust in the initiative to provide financial support and promote savings.

As of Saturday afternoon, 5,14,460 women had registered under the scheme, while 2,18,728 applications had been finally submitted, according to data shared by the Chief Minister's Office.

Of the total registratio...