Launched on 24th August 2015 by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Haryana, the Aapki Beti Hamari Beti scheme aims to secure a promising future for girl children from underprivileged families. The scheme provides financial support by investing a sum with the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) in the name of the beneficiary girl child. This initiative is designed to improve the overall socio-economic status of families and change societal attitudes towards the birth and education of a girl child.
Benefits
- Financial Security:
- A one-time grant of ₹21,000 is invested in the name of the girl child, ensuring a corpus that matures at the age of 18.
- Targeted Investment:
- The scheme supports SC/BPL families for their first girl child and all families for a second girl child (with certain conditions).
- Empowerment Through Education:
- By providing financial security, the scheme helps improve access to education and promotes the overall welfare of the girl child.
Eligibility
- Residency:
- The beneficiary must be from a family that is a resident of Haryana or holds a Haryana domicile.
- Family Category:
- SC and BPL families: Eligible for investment on the first girl child born on or after 22nd January 2015.
- Families of other castes: Eligible for investment on the second girl child (including twin/multiple births) born on or after 22nd January 2015.
- Additional Provisions:
- For families eligible under the LADLI scheme (second girl child born on or before 21st January 2015), benefits are disbursed as per the former guidelines.
- Parental Status:
- The investment is deposited in the name of the beneficiary girl through her mother. If the mother is not alive, the investment is made in the name of the girl through her father or, if both are deceased, through her legal guardian.
- Marriage Condition:
- The beneficiary girl should not be married before reaching 18 years of age.
Application Process
Offline & Online Submission
- Obtain the Application Form:
- The application form is available free of cost from the Anganwadi Centre or can be downloaded from the official website of the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Haryana.
- Fill Out the Form:
- Complete the form with all the required details and affix a recent passport-sized photograph.
- Attach Required Documents:
- Submit the form with self-attested copies of all necessary documents (such as Aadhaar, birth certificate, income certificate, etc.).
- Submission:
- The completed form should be submitted at the designated office (Anganwadi Centre/Department office) well in advance, ideally before the birth of the girl or as specified.
- Acknowledgment:
- Collect the receipt or acknowledgment which includes details like submission date, time, and a unique identification number.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card: For the beneficiary and/or parents.
- Residence Proof: Residential or domicile certificate of Haryana.
- Birth Certificate/TC: Of the girl child showing that she is the daughter of the applicant.
- Income Certificate: From the relevant authority.
- Caste Certificate: (If applicable, particularly for SC/BPL families).
- Passport-Sized Photograph: Recent photograph of the beneficiary.
- Bank Account Details: For LIC investment processing.
- Other Documents:
- Any additional documents as specified in the scheme guidelines (e.g., immunization records, marriage status of parents if applicable).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the aim of the scheme?
A1: The scheme aims to ensure that every girl child has a secure financial future and access to education, thereby changing societal attitudes toward the birth and upbringing of girl children.
Q2: What is the objective of the scheme?
A2: Its objective is to invest a sum of ₹21,000 with LIC in the name of the girl child (for SC/BPL families on the first girl and for other families on the second girl) so that the amount matures when the child turns 18, providing financial security.
Q3: Which department has launched this scheme?
A3: The scheme is launched by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Haryana.
Q4: Who is eligible to receive benefits under this scheme?
A4: The scheme benefits SC/BPL families for their first girl child born on or after 22nd January 2015, and all families for their second girl child, subject to the eligibility criteria and conditions outlined.
Q5: Is the scheme only for residents of Haryana?
A5: Yes, the beneficiary must be from a family that is a resident or holds domicile status in Haryana.
Q6: What happens if the beneficiary girl marries before reaching 18 years of age?
A6: The beneficiary will not be eligible for the benefit if she gets married before the age of 18.
Q7: How can an applicant apply under this scheme?
A7: Applications can be submitted offline by obtaining the application form from the Anganwadi Centre or downloaded from the official website, and then submitting the filled form along with the required documents to the designated office.
Q8: What documents are required to apply?
A8: Required documents include Aadhaar Card, residence proof, birth certificate/TC, income certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), passport-sized photograph, and bank account details.
Q9: How is the investment managed?
A9: The invested amount is held with LIC in the name of the beneficiary, and it matures when the girl turns 18, providing her with financial support.