Doubt over Delhi Government’s Rs 1000 Mahila Samman Scheme, Finance Department calls it ‘risky’

Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal had promised the women of Delhi that the government would provide them financial assistance of Rs 1,000 every month. This promise was presented in the budget of 2024 in the name of ‘Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana’. However, till now the situation regarding the implementation of this scheme has not been clear. The main reason for this is the financial condition of the Delhi Government and the Finance Department terming it as ‘risky’.

Finance department expressed concern over the plan

Indian Express According to a report, the Finance Department of Delhi Government has expressed serious concern over the proposal of this scheme. The department says that if the Chief Minister Mahila Samman Yojana is implemented, it will lead to a huge increase in government expenditure. subsidy expenditure increased from 15% to 20% This could be up to Rs. 10,000, which is a big risk considering the current economic condition of the government.

Difficult to implement scheme by taking loan

The Finance Department has also clarified that for the Delhi Government by taking loan It will not be easy to implement this plan. This will increase government debt and put pressure on the economic situation. Currently the Delhi government is already spending heavily on various subsidy schemes, and this new scheme threatens to upset the financial balance.

Chief Minister’s promise and budget 2024

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had announced to give Rs 1,000 every month to women in the 2024 budget. The objective of this scheme is to provide women economically strong To create and improve their standard of living. Delhi government believed that this scheme would promote self-reliance of women and provide relief to their expenses.

However, even after the presentation of the budget, financial obstacles have emerged in implementing the scheme, due to which doubts remain over its implementation.

Increasing expenditure on subsidy in Delhi

Delhi government has already public welfare schemes Spends heavily on, such as:

1. electricity subsidy
2. water free scheme
3. Free facility for women in bus travel
4. Subsidy on education and health facilities

The Finance Department believes that due to these schemes the financial position of the government is already under pressure. In such a situation, it may be difficult to implement another subsidy scheme.

Possible reasons for non-implementation of Mahila Samman Yojana

1. financial burden: There will be an unexpected increase in government expenditure due to the implementation of the scheme.
2. debt crisis: By taking loan and implementing the scheme, the debt burden on the government will increase.
3. financial balance: The financial balance is already disturbed due to the existing schemes.

Women’s hopes dashed

Non-implementation of this scheme may disappoint many women of Delhi, who had expected financial assistance after this promise. Chief Minister Mahila Samman Yojana would not only provide financial assistance, but it would also be an important step towards the empowerment of women.