Which Scheme Pays ₹2,500 Per Month? Eligibility & How to Apply
Quick answer: The "₹2,500 per month scheme" most people search for is the Delhi Mahila Samriddhi Yojana — ₹2,500/month for women in Delhi aged 21–60 with family income under ₹3 lakh. If you're not in Delhi, your state likely runs its own monthly women's payment at a different amount (Karnataka ₹2,000, Tamil Nadu ₹1,000, and so on). There is no universal all-India ₹2,500 payment — beware of viral messages claiming otherwise.
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The Delhi ₹2,500 scheme: Mahila Samriddhi Yojana
Launched in March 2025, the Delhi Mahila Samriddhi Yojana pays ₹2,500 per month by DBT to eligible women. The criteria:
- Woman aged 21–60
- Resident of Delhi for at least 5 years (voter/residence proof)
- Annual family income below ₹3 lakh
- Not a government employee, not an income-tax payer, and not already receiving another government monthly assistance/pension
- One eligible woman per family; Aadhaar-seeded bank account required
How to apply: registration runs through the Delhi government's official portal and designated camps — documents needed are Aadhaar, residence proof (ration card/voter ID), income self-declaration, bank passbook, and a registered mobile number. Application is free; verify current windows on the Delhi government's official site (delhi.gov.in) and ignore unofficial "registration" websites.
Not in Delhi? Your state's monthly payment scheme
Most major states now run monthly income support for women — same idea, different names and amounts:
| State | Scheme | Monthly amount* | Core eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Mahila Samriddhi Yojana | ₹2,500 | Women 21–60, income < ₹3L, 5-yr resident |
| Karnataka | Gruha Lakshmi | ₹2,000 | Woman head of family on ration card; no IT/GST filers |
| Maharashtra | Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin | ₹1,500 | Women 21–65, income limit applies |
| Madhya Pradesh | Ladli Behna Yojana | ₹1,250 | Married women in eligible age/income band |
| West Bengal | Lakshmir Bhandar | ₹1,000–1,200 | Women 25–60; higher rate for SC/ST |
| Tamil Nadu | Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai | ₹1,000 | Women 21+, income < ₹2.5L, land/electricity limits |
| Jharkhand | Maiya Samman Yojana | ₹2,500 | Women in eligible age/income band |
*Amounts as last verified — states revise these in budgets and election cycles. The eligibility patterns are similar everywhere: woman applicant, one per family/ration card, income ceiling, and exclusion of government employees and tax payers.
Watch out for these scams
- "Central government ₹2,500 for all women — register here": no such scheme exists. Registration links in WhatsApp forwards often harvest Aadhaar and bank details.
- Fee-charging "agents": every scheme in the table is free to apply for. Anyone demanding money for "form filling and approval" is a fraud.
- Lookalike websites: apply only on official state portals (the domain should end in .gov.in or .nic.in) or at official camps/centres.
How to check what you qualify for
Monthly income schemes are just one category — the same profile that qualifies for ₹2,500/month often also qualifies for free health cover, LPG subsidy, and children's scholarships. Send "Hi" to SchemeCheck on WhatsApp — it asks your state and shows everything in one list, or read our full guide to checking eligibility online.
Frequently asked questions
Which scheme gives ₹2,500 per month?
Delhi's Mahila Samriddhi Yojana (and Jharkhand's Maiya Samman at the same amount). Other states pay ₹1,000–₹2,000 under their own schemes.
Who is eligible for the Delhi scheme?
Women 21–60, Delhi residents 5+ years, family income below ₹3 lakh, excluding government employees, tax payers, and women already on another government assistance.
Is there a central ₹2,500/month scheme for everyone?
No — these are state schemes. Universal-payment claims in forwards are misinformation.
How do I find my state's scheme?
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Sources: Delhi government announcements and official state scheme portals linked above. Amounts and rules change with state budgets — always confirm on the official portal before applying. Last verified 5 June 2026.