India, March 9 -- The BJP government in Delhi approved the "Mahila Samriddhi Yojana" on Saturday, allocating Rs.5,100 crore to provide Rs.2,500 per month to eligible women. The decision was made during a Cabinet meeting led by chief minister Rekha Gupta.

"The promise of Rs.2,500 made to my sisters of Delhi has been given the stamp of approval by the cabinet today. The cabinet has allocated Rs.5,100 crore for Mahila Samriddhi Yojana so my poor sisters of Delhi can start getting the benefit. It is a major step towards ensuring economic stability and social upliftment of women, particularly those from poor families," Gupta said.

The BJP had pledged Rs.2,500 per month for women in its 'Sankalp Patra' ahead of the Delhi assembly elections, o...