Launched on 1st January 2008 by the Department of Women & Child Development, the Delhi Ladli Scheme aims to empower girl children born in Delhi by promoting their education and ensuring financial security. The scheme also supports birth registration, helps control female foeticide, and strives to improve the sex ratio by providing financial assistance in the form of term deposits managed by State Bank Life Insurance Co. Ltd. (SBIL).
Benefits
The scheme provides financial assistance through term deposits at various stages:
- At Birth:
- Institutional Delivery: ₹11,000 (if the girl is born in a hospital)
- Home Delivery: ₹10,000 (if delivered at home)
- Educational Milestones:
- On Admission in Class 1st: ₹5,000
- On Admission in Class 6th: ₹5,000
- On Admission in Class 9th: ₹5,000
- On Passing Class 10th: ₹5,000
- On Admission in Class 12th: ₹5,000
The final maturity amount will vary based on the stage at which the girl is registered under the scheme.
Eligibility Criteria
- Birth & Residency:
- The girl must be born in Delhi, as evidenced by the birth certificate issued by the Registrar (Births & Deaths) of MCD/NDMC.
- The applicant (or the girl’s parents) must be bona fide residents of Delhi for at least three years preceding the girl’s birth.
- Income:
- The annual family income should not exceed ₹1,00,000.
- Schooling:
- For school-going girls, the school must be recognized by the Delhi Government/MCD/NDMC.
- Family Limit:
- The benefits are limited to two surviving girl children per family.
Application Process
Offline Application:
- Obtain Application Form:
- The prescribed form can be obtained from the respective District Women and Child Development Officer or from government-recognized schools.
- Alternatively, the form is available for download in PDF format here.
- Submission:
- Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the required documents to the concerned District Office.
- For school-going girls, the form must be submitted within 90 days of admission; for newly born girls, within one year of birth.
Documents Required
- Residence Proof:
- Proof of residence in Delhi for at least three years prior to registration.
- Income Certificate/Affidavit:
- Document showing the annual family income.
- Birth Certificate:
- Issued by the Registrar of MCD/NDMC.
- Photograph:
- A group photo of the parents with the girl child.
- Caste Certificate:
- For beneficiaries belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories.
- Aadhaar Copies:
- Of the parents and the child, if available.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Form Availability:
- If the form is not available in the school, contact the District Women and Child Development Officer.
- Birth Certificate Delay:
- If the birth certificate is delayed, consult the concerned Registrar’s office for guidance.
- Form Rejection:
- In case a filled form is not accepted by the school or the WCD officer, approach the local WCD office for clarification.
- Academic Progress:
- If a girl is unable to pass Class X due to circumstances beyond her control, the scheme’s disbursement at later milestones is determined by the guidelines.
- Multiple Girls:
- Only two surviving girls per family are eligible for the scheme benefits.
- Transfer of Benefits:
- In case of the death of the girl, the scheme does not permit transferring the benefit to another girl.
- Beneficiary Exclusivity:
- The benefit is strictly for the girl child and cannot be claimed by any other person.
- Verification Issues:
- If principals refuse to verify Ladli Scheme forms, escalate the matter to the District Women and Child Development Officer.
- Renewal:
- Renewal of benefits after passing Class 12 will follow the prescribed guidelines.
- Residency Requirement:
- Only residents of Delhi are eligible; out-of-state residents cannot apply.