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Delhi Government Schemes 2026 — Free Bijli, Pani, Bus, Health & More

Delhi's welfare model bundles free utilities (up to 200 units electricity, 20 kL water), free women bus rides, mohalla clinics and Farishtey scheme. This page lists the 10 most-used Delhi schemes for 2026 with quick eligibility checks.

Capital
New Delhi (UT capital)
Population
≈ 2 crore
Flagship scheme
Free Bijli, Pani & Bus Yojana

Top 10 schemes in Delhi

Free Electricity (up to 200 units)

Zero bill ≤200 units

Zero electricity bill for domestic consumers using ≤ 200 units/month; 50% off up to 400 units.

Free Water (up to 20 kL)

Zero bill ≤20 kL

Zero water bill for households consuming ≤ 20,000 litres/month with functional meter.

Pink Ticket — Free DTC Bus Rides for Women

Free bus travel

Free bus travel on all DTC and cluster buses across Delhi for women passengers.

Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinic

Free OPD + tests

Free OPD, ~450 lab tests and essential medicines at 500+ neighbourhood clinics.

Farishtey Dilli Ke

Full cost cover

Free treatment at private hospitals for road-accident victims; state bears the cost.

Delhi Senior Citizen Pension

₹2,000–2,500/month

Monthly pension for Delhi residents aged 60+ under an income cap.

Delhi Widow / Single Woman Pension

₹2,500/month

Monthly grant to widows, abandoned or divorced women under income cap.

Delhi Divyang Pension

₹2,500/month

Financial assistance to persons with 40%+ disability residing in Delhi.

Delhi Ladli Yojana

~₹35,000+

Cumulative ~₹35,000–36,000 for every eligible girl child from Delhi families under income cap.

Delhi Ration Card (NFSA)

5 kg/person free

Subsidised wheat, rice and sugar; door-step delivery pilots in some wards.

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Common documents required

  • Aadhaar Card (Delhi address)
  • Delhi Voter ID / Ration Card (residence proof)
  • Income Certificate
  • Bank Passbook
  • Photo
  • Disability Certificate (for divyang schemes)

How to apply

  1. 1Visit e-District Delhi (edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in)
  2. 2Register with mobile OTP + Aadhaar
  3. 3Choose the department (Social Welfare, Food Supply, Power, Health etc.)
  4. 4Fill form, upload proof of residence, income, bank details
  5. 5Submit — SMS notifications track your application

Frequently Asked Questions

Is free electricity automatic in Delhi?
Yes — if you are a domestic consumer with a valid meter in your name and consume ≤ 200 units, the bill is zero automatically.
Can non-Delhi women use the Pink Ticket in DTC buses?
Yes — Pink Ticket applies to any woman travelling on DTC/cluster buses within Delhi, no domicile required.
Are Mohalla Clinics really free for everyone?
OPD consultations, prescribed medicines from the list and routine lab tests are free for everyone at Mohalla Clinics.

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