SchemesTuesday, 3 March 2026·The Hindu
Delhi launches 4 women-centric welfare schemes under Sashakt Nari, Samriddh Delhi
President Droupadi Murmu launched four Delhi government schemes on 2 March 2026 for women’s mobility, savings, education and LPG relief.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On March 2, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu launched four Delhi government schemes at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium under the Sashakt Nari, Samriddh Delhi programme to support women’s mobility, savings, education and household relief.
Key specifics
- The launch took place at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi.
- 4 schemes were launched under the Sashakt Nari, Samriddh Delhi programme.
- Saheli Pink Smart Card offers free travel on DTC and cluster buses for women and transgender residents aged 12+.
- Meri Poonji Mera Adhikaar transfers ₹100 crore to 40,642 girls.
- The Free LPG Cylinder Scheme provides 2 free cylinders annually on Holi and Diwali with a ₹128 crore outlay.
Exam lens
Question type: Government schemes MCQ, 4 schemes, Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, ₹100 crore, 40,642 girls, 2 free LPG cylinders; TNPSC may ask which scheme gives free bus travel and who launched it.