Kejriwal announces Rs 1000 monthly for women 18+

• Delhi government introduces Mahila Samman Yojana, offering Rs 1000 monthly to women above 18 years
• Budget of Rs 76,000 crore presented for the fiscal year 2024-25, with a focus on education and women's welfare
• Finance Minister Atishi Marlena emphasizes the government's commitment to socioeconomic empowerment and equal opportunities

Delhi's Finance Minister, Atishi Marlena, presented a comprehensive budget of Rs 76,000 crore for the fiscal year 2024-25 on Monday, March 4. Among the key highlights was the introduction of the Mahila Samman Yojana, a scheme aimed at providing financial support to women aged 18 and above. Under this scheme, eligible women will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 1000. Atishi emphasized the government's commitment to fostering equal opportunities and socioeconomic empowerment for women across Delhi.

Atishi said, "All the people present in this House are inspired by Lord Ram. We have been working hard day and night for the last 9 years to fulfill the dream of Ram Rajya. We have tried to provide prosperity to the people of Delhi. Now A lot remains to be done, but we have done a lot in the last nine years."

Atishi said, "Kejriwal government has changed the old things. Now children of laborers are becoming managing directors in Delhi. 2121 children studying in Kejriwal government schools passed JEE and NEET exams. Education is the priority of our government. In 2015, we doubled the education budget. We have spent one fourth of our budget only on education. This year we have kept a budget of Rs 16,396 crore for education."