Ladli Laxmi Yojana is a social assistance scheme launched by the Government of Madhya Pradesh to promote positive public attitudes toward the birth of a girl child and improve the female sex ratio. The scheme is designed to support the educational and marriage prospects of economically weaker families by providing financial assistance that helps secure a better future for the girl child. The funds can be utilized for higher education or marriage, ultimately promoting the empowerment of women in the state.
Benefits
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Assurance Certificate:
An assurance certificate of ₹1,43,000/- is issued in the name of the girl child. -
Recurring Deposit Contributions:
From the time of registration, ₹6,000/- per year will be deposited into the Madhya Pradesh Ladli Laxmi Yojana Fund for five consecutive years, totaling ₹30,000/-. -
Educational Incentives:
- Admission in Class 6th: ₹2,000/-
- Admission in Class 9th: ₹4,000/-
- Admission in Class 11th: ₹6,000/-
- Admission in Class 12th: ₹6,000/-
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Graduate/Professional Course Incentive:
An incentive of ₹25,000/- is provided in two equal installments in the first and last year of a graduate or professional course (course duration must be a minimum of two years) taken after Class 12th. -
Final Maturity Benefit:
A final payment of ₹1,00,000/- is made on the following conditions:- When the girl child attains 21 years of age.
- Upon appearing in the Class 12th examination.
- At the time of the girl’s marriage, after she has reached the age prescribed by the government.
Eligibility
For Normal Cases
- Date of Birth:
The girl child should be born on or after January 1, 2006. - Registration:
The girl child must be registered in the local Anganwadi centre. - Residency:
Parents must be natives of Madhya Pradesh. - Income Criteria:
Parents should not be income taxpayers. - Family Planning:
- For the second girl child, family planning must have been adopted after the birth of the first child.
- The first girl child is eligible for benefits without the requirement for family planning, though family planning is mandatory to avail benefits for a subsequent girl child.
- Family Size:
Families with two or fewer children are eligible.
For Special Cases
- Orphan/Protection Home:
Registration can be done till the girl child is 5 years old or within 1 year of adoption by adoptive parents if the application is made by the Superintendent of the Orphanage/Protection Home. - Single Parent Cases:
In families with a maximum of two children where one parent has died, registration is permitted till the girl child is 5 years old. However, if a remarriage occurs and there are already two children, the girl born from the second marriage is not eligible. - Multiple Births:
If three girls are born in the first delivery, all three will receive the benefits. - Special Categories:
Benefits are extended to girls born to women prisoners, rape victims, or similarly disadvantaged cases. In such cases, the District Collector has the authority to extend the registration period up to 2 years in instances where family planning has not been adopted due to health-related reasons.
Application Process
Online Process
- Visit the Official Portal:
Applicants should go to the official portal designated for Ladli Laxmi Yojana. - Click “Apply Now”:
Begin the application process by clicking on the “Apply Now” button. - Self Declaration:
Provide the required self-declaration and proceed. - Enter Details:
Input the girl child’s Samagra ID along with the family details. - Submit:
After filling in all required details, submit the application. - Document Upload:
Upload all mandatory documents in the acceptable file formats (jpg, jpeg, png, gif) with sizes between 40 KB and 200 KB. - Acknowledgement:
An acknowledgement will be generated for record and reference.
Documents Required
- Girl Child’s Samagra ID
- Family ID:
The family identification number of the girl child. - Photograph:
A recent passport-size photograph of the girl child with the mother or father. - Family Planning Certificate:
Required for the second girl child. - Other Documents:
Any additional documents as specified in the guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this scheme?
It is a social assistance program aimed at improving the status and future of the girl child in Madhya Pradesh by providing financial assistance for education and marriage. - What are the benefits under the scheme?
Benefits include a recurring deposit contribution, educational incentives at key stages (Class 6th, 9th, 11th, and 12th), a graduate/professional course incentive, and a final maturity payment. - Is this scheme for all girl children?
No, it is specifically for girl children born on or after January 1, 2006, to families meeting the eligibility criteria in Madhya Pradesh. - Is this only for Madhya Pradesh?
Yes, the scheme is applicable only for residents of Madhya Pradesh. - Does the scheme provide benefits for boy children?
No, the scheme is exclusively for girl children. - What is the financial eligibility criteria?
The parents should not be income taxpayers, and for subsequent girl children, family planning must be adopted. - How many girl children can benefit?
Benefits are available for up to two girl children per family. - How do I apply for the scheme?
Applications must be submitted online via the official portal. - What documents are needed?
Required documents include the girl child’s Samagra ID, family ID, photograph with a parent, and a family planning certificate (if applicable). - What is the official portal to apply?
The official portal details are provided on the scheme guidelines.