Arvind Kejriwal stated monetary support can be raised from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,100 for girls
New Delhi:
The month-to-month monetary support for girls in Delhi introduced by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal is with out stable funding supply, the Congress and BJP have alleged, and have termed Mr Kejriwal’s election promise an try and mislead girls voters forward of the Delhi meeting election scheduled early subsequent 12 months.
The massive announcement to lift monetary support from Rs 1,000 per 30 days to Rs 2,100 if the AAP is voted to energy once more in Delhi has attracted criticism from the ruling get together’s rivals over its funding supply.
The ‘Mahila Samman Yojna’ was first proposed by the ladies and little one growth division to the finance division, sources stated.
The finance division raised concern over the funding supply and suggested to not carry the draft to the Council of Ministers with out sufficient knowledge.
“Contours of the proposed scheme [is] unclear; demanding extra detailing and firming up of timelines to allow environment friendly and clear spending of Rs 4,560 crore yearly. It is suggested to not carry the draft cupboard observe earlier than the Council of Ministers until a concrete scheme with verifiable knowledge and roadmap is ready for consideration by the Council of Ministers,” the finance division had stated.
Earlier at this time, Mr Kejriwal introduced the Mahila Samman Yojana has been accepted by the Delhi cupboard, resulting in enhancement of the month-to-month quantity from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,100.
He stated because the election dates can be introduced within the subsequent few days, the cash transfers cannot be finished now; nevertheless, the registration course of for availing advantages underneath the scheme will start.
To avail this profit, girls might want to get themselves registered and as soon as finished, the quantity can be instantly transferred to their financial institution accounts, he stated.
The AAP is contesting the Delhi election solo and have dominated out any alliance.
Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav stated Mr Kejriwal’s newest promise to present Rs 2,100 per 30 days to the “moms and sisters” of Delhi was yet one more false promise after he didn’t honour his earlier promise of giving Rs 1,000 to a girl in each household.
Mr Kejriwal had stopped widow pension and the Ladli Yojana.
Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva questioned why the AAP authorities in Punjab, which promised Mahila Samman Rashi earlier than the meeting election, has didn’t ship even after two years in energy.
Before the 2024 Lok Sabha election, Mr Kejriwal collected varieties from girls in Delhi and promised a grant of Rs 1,000 beginning September. However, no funds have been distributed thus far, Mr Sachdeva stated.