Gujarat
Vahli Dikri Yojana
Main benefit
The following benefit will be provided to the beneficiary under Gujarat Vahli Dikri Yojana Stages
Can you get this scheme?
Conditions at a glance
- Family income up to ₹2 lakh a year
- For: Female
About
Objectives To promote the education and empowerment of girl children in the state of Gujarat.
To reduce the financial burden on families with girl children.
To encourage families to celebrate the birth of girl children and reduce the prevalence of gender discrimination and female infanticide.
To improve the overall welfare of girl children in the state.
Target Beneficiary:
The target beneficiaries of the Vahli Dikri Yojana scheme are families with one or two girl children in the state of Gujarat.
Benefits
- The following benefit will be provided to the beneficiary under Gujarat Vahli Dikri Yojana Stages
- AmountWhen a Girl enrolls in Class 1st
- Rs. 4,000/-When a Girl enrolls in Class 9th
- Rs. 6,000/-When Girl Pursue Higher Education or Getting Married
- Rs. 1,00,000/-
Who can apply
- This scheme is for the first two girl children of the family.
- Applicant must belong to Gujarat state.
- Applicant must have a bank account.
- The annual income of the applicant's family should not be more than Rs. 2 Lakh.
- Girls born after 02-08-2019 are eligible to get financial assistance under Gujarat Vahli Dikri Yojana.
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How to apply
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Application Process
Applicants can get the application form from the Anganwadi Centre/Gram Panchayat/ CDPO(ICDS) Office/District Women and child Officer office.
Fill out the application form and attach all the required documents with it.
Submit the Application Form along with the documents in the same office.
Application Forms and Documents will be scrutinized by the concerned officials.
The applicant will be informed through SMS about the eligibility or ineligibility.
Eligible Beneficiaries will get financial assistance in their bank account once their application is finally approved by the department office.
Common questions
What is the financial assistance provided by the scheme?
The scheme provides financial assistance of Rs. 1 lakh to families with one or two girl children. This assistance is provided in three instalments, with Rs. 4,000 provided at the time of admission to Class 1, Rs. 6,000 provided at the time of admission to Class 9, and the remaining amount of Rs. 1 lakh provided when the girl child completes 18 years of age.
Can the financial assistance be used for any purpose?
The financial assistance provided by the scheme is intended to be used for the education and welfare of the girl child. However, the government of Gujarat does not impose any restrictions on how the funds are used by the family.
Is the financial assistance available for all girl children in the family?
No, the financial assistance provided by the scheme is available only for families with one or two girl children. Families with more than two girl children are not eligible for the scheme.
Are families with higher income eligible for the scheme?
No, families with an annual income of more than Rs. 2 lakh per annum are not eligible for the scheme.
What happens if the girl child drops out of school?
The financial assistance provided by the scheme is intended to encourage families to educate their girl children. If the girl child drops out of school, the remaining financial assistance may not be provided by the government.
Are families with more than two girl children eligible for the scheme?
No, families with more than two girl children are not eligible for the scheme. The scheme is available only for families with one or two girl children.
Is the scheme available for families with boy children?
No, the scheme is available only for families with girl children. The aim of the scheme is to promote the education and welfare of girl children.
What is the age limit for the girl child to be eligible for the scheme?
The financial assistance provided by the scheme is available only for girl children born after the launch of the scheme on 2nd August 2019.
Is the scheme available for families residing outside Gujarat?
No, the scheme is available only for families residing in the state of Gujarat.
Are families with higher income eligible for the scheme?
No, families with an annual income of more than Rs. 2 lakh per annum are not eligible for the scheme. The aim of the scheme is to benefit families with limited financial resources who may struggle to provide for the education and welfare of their girl child.
How can I apply for the scheme?
You can apply for the scheme by visiting the official website of the Women and Child Development Department of the Government of Gujarat or by visiting the relevant authorities in your district.
What documents do I need to submit with my application?
You will need to submit documents such as birth certificates, income certificates, and other relevant documents as required by the government of Gujarat.
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