Sounds odd? That’s because it is. The scheme, launched by CM Rekha Gupta, wants to ensure "only genuine beneficiaries" get the cash. But the requirement of a political endorsement has raised eyebrows; especially when 9,170 applications were already stuck waiting for MLAs’ signatures within hours of launch. Add to that: a 3-child cap (rare for Delhi schemes), proof of 10 years’ residence, electricity usage under 2,400 units/year, and exclusion if anyone in the family pays income tax or works for the government. And here’s the kicker; money in the CBDC wallet can’t be spent on alcohol, tobacco, or betting. It’s meant for essentials. But is the system designed to help, or to screen people out? Over 33,000 women registered in just a few hours. Clearly, the need is real. But the red tape? That might be the real bottleneck. What do you think; is this protection against fraud… or a barrier for the poor?