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Administers statutory welfare programs, direct benefit disbursements, and departmental initiatives across Delhi.
Official state nodal department overseeing Women & Child Development schemes and citizen benefits in Delhi.
Eligo indexes and independently verifies 5 active programs administered by this ministry against primary government gazettes under a 180-day re-verification SLA. Always confirm current guidelines on the official portal before applying.
Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.
Citizens can lodge official grievances regarding any scheme administered by Department of Social Welfare, Government of Delhi on CPGRAMS (Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System). The nodal appellate officer is mandated to review and furnish a resolution report within the stipulated departmental timeline.
Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act 2005, any citizen can request official information, fund allocation records, or beneficiary sanction lists from Department of Social Welfare, Government of Delhi. Applications cost ₹10 (free for BPL applicants) and must receive a response from the designated Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) within 30 days.
Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Delhi administers 5 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Delhi Free Bus Travel Scheme for Women (Pink Ticket Initiative), Delhi Ladli Scheme, Delhi Ladli Scheme (Staged Financial Deposits of ₹35,000 for Girl Child Education), and 2 more programs. These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.
Citizens may register grievances against Department of Social Welfare, Government of Delhi's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://delhi.gov.in also maintains a dedicated Public Grievance section under the Citizen's Charter. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain scheme-specific information within 30 days.
The annual budget allocation for Department of Social Welfare, Government of Delhi is published in the Union Budget presented by the Ministry of Finance each February. Visit the official Budget portal at indiabudget.gov.in for the most current figures. Scheme-wise expenditure is also available in the ministry's Annual Report on its official website.
RTI applications to Department of Social Welfare, Government of Delhi can be filed: (1) Online at rtionline.gov.in — free of cost for BPL applicants, ₹10 for others, (2) By post or in person at the ministry's registered CPIO office. Under the RTI Act 2005, the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) must respond within 30 days. For first appeals against unsatisfactory responses, submit to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days. Second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.
Eligo is an independent civic discovery engine. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operating on behalf of Department of Social Welfare, Government of Delhi or any government entity. All application submissions, document verifications, and benefit disbursements occur strictly on official government portals ending in .gov.in or .nic.in. Never pay registration or application processing fees to unauthorized agents or third-party websites.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Delhi
100% free bus travel for all women across Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and cluster bus networks verified from official government notifications.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Delhi
Cumulative institutional deposit scheme investing up to ₹36,000 yielding ~₹1 Lakh maturity at age 18 for girl children born in Delhi.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Delhi
Cumulative financial milestones totaling ₹35,000 deposited with State Bank Life Insurance for girls born in Delhi under official nodal ministry guidelines.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Delhi
Direct cash incentive of ₹8,000 on passing Class 8 and entering Class 9 in Delhi government schools verified from official government notifications.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Delhi
Direct monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000 (₹12,000 per annum) for adult women residing in Delhi verified from official government notifications.