New Delhi, December 28, 2024: Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena has directed an inquiry into the involvement of non-government individuals in registering beneficiaries for the Mahila Samman Yojana, a government welfare scheme aimed at empowering women. The directive came after reports emerged that several people, who were not part of the government machinery, were allegedly engaged in the process of enrolling women for the scheme in exchange for favours.
The LG’s decision to initiate an inquiry underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability in the implementation of welfare schemes. Authorities have been asked to investigate whether these actions violated the scheme’s protocols and whether there was any misuse of the process. The inquiry is expected to focus on whether these non-government individuals had any links to political figures or other groups that may have influenced the registration process.
The Mahila Samman Yojana is a flagship initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to women in need, and the Delhi government is keen on safeguarding its integrity. The inquiry is set to shed light on potential malpractices and determine whether further steps need to be taken to prevent such incidents in the future.
