The Chief Minister’s Girl Child Protection Scheme-II is an initiative by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, aimed at improving the future prospects of girl children from poor families. This scheme seeks to promote girl child education, support small family norms, improve the child sex ratio, discourage the preference for a male child, and eradicate female infanticide. Under the scheme, a fixed deposit (FD) of ₹25,000 is opened in the name of each of two girl children in the family. A copy of the FD receipt is provided to the family. The FD is renewed every five years, and from the 6th year onward, an annual incentive of ₹1,800 is credited. The entire matured amount, including accrued interest, is given to the girl child when she reaches 18 years of age, on the condition that she appears for the 10th standard public examination.
Benefits
- Fixed Deposit:
₹25,000 is deposited in the name of each of the two girl children. - Renewal:
The FD is renewed every five years. - Annual Incentive:
An annual incentive of ₹1,800 is provided from the 6th year onward. - Maturity:
The total amount, including accrued interest, is released to the girl child when she attains 18 years, provided she appears for the 10th standard public exam.
Eligibility
- Number of Beneficiaries:
The scheme is provided only for two girl children per family. - Income Limit:
The annual income of the parents must not exceed ₹72,000. - Family Composition:
The family should have only one female child at the time of application and no male child; no male child should be adopted in the future. - Sterilization:
At least one of the parents must have undergone sterilization before turning 40 years old. - Residency:
The parents or grandparents must be natives of Tamil Nadu by birth or have continuously resided in Tamil Nadu for at least 10 years at the time of application. - Special Category:
The scheme is also applicable to the girl children of Sri Lankan Tamil Refugees residing in refugee camps in Tamil Nadu.
Application Process
Online – Via CSCs
- Document Gathering:
Collect copies of all necessary documents as specified. - Biometric Verification:
Visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) for biometric verification. - Online Application:
Fill in the application form available at the CSC, ensuring all mandatory fields are completed, and upload the required documents. - Acknowledgment:
Request and retain a receipt or acknowledgment from the CSC. Ensure that the receipt includes essential details such as the date and time of submission and a unique identification number.
Deadline:
The application must be submitted before the second child reaches 3 years of age.
Documents Required
- Birth Certificate:
Issued by the Corporation/Taluk/Municipality Office. - Parent’s Age Proof:
(Birth Certificate, School Certificate, or Government Doctor’s Certificate). - Sterilization Certificate:
Issued by a Government or Private Hospital. - Income Certificate:
Issued by the Taluk Office. - No Male Child Certificate:
Issued by the Extension Officer (SW), Rural Welfare Officer, or Supervisor/Taluk Office (for Chennai District only). - Residential Certificate:
Issued by the Tahsildar. - Community Certificate:
Issued by the Revenue Department. - Other Documents:
As required by the guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the eligibility criteria for the scheme?
The scheme is available only for families with two girl children, an annual parental income not exceeding ₹72,000, and where one parent has undergone sterilization before 40. The family must have only one female child at the time of application and no male child (nor adopt one in the future), and the parents or grandparents must be natives or long-term residents (10+ years) of Tamil Nadu. - How much assistance is provided under the scheme?
A fixed deposit of ₹25,000 is opened for each girl child, renewed every five years, with an annual incentive of ₹1,800 starting from the 6th year. - When can the deposited amount be accessed by the girl children?
The total amount (principal plus interest) is released when the girl child attains 18 years of age, contingent on her appearing for the 10th standard public examination. - Can families with more than two female children avail of the scheme?
No, assistance is provided only for two girl children per family. - Who can I contact for more information about the scheme?
Contact details are available in the Citizen’s Charter or through the District Social Welfare Officers. - Is there any time limit for submitting the application?
Yes, the application must be submitted before the second child turns 3 years of age. - Are there any special provisions for families with twins or triplets under the scheme?
The scheme is limited to providing benefits for only two girl children per family. - Can families with disabled girl children avail of the scheme?
Yes, the scheme does not exclude disabled girl children. - How is the interest on the fixed deposit calculated for each girl child?
The fixed deposit accrues interest as per prevailing bank rates; the annual incentive of ₹1,800 is added from the 6th year onward. - What happens if the girl child does not appear for the 10th standard public exam?
The matured amount will be disbursed only if the girl child appears for the exam.