Pankaj JainNew Delhi, March 2 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Monday launched four major welfare schemes aimed at empowering women and girls in Delhi. The initiatives were unveiled at a grand programme titled 'Sashakt Nari, Samriddh Delhi' held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.
The President formally launched the Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana, the free LPG cylinder scheme for Holi and Diwali, and the Saheli Pink Smart Card.
She also transferred over Rs 100 crore directly into the bank accounts of 40,642 beneficiaries under the Ladli scheme through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Cabinet Ministers Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh...