Central Govt Scheme📂 Delhi
Delhi Ladli Scheme: A Comprehensive Guide for Girl Child Empowerment and Education
The Delhi Ladli Scheme, launched in 2008, aimed to empower girl children in Delhi through financial assistance at various stages from birth to higher education. Although closed for new applications as of March 31, 2026, it provided significant support to ensure girls' social and economic security.
⚡ Quick Highlights & Key Parameters
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Delhi Ladli Scheme |
| Benefit Amount | Financial assistance in the form of term deposits: ₹11,000 for institutional birth, ₹10,000 for home birth. Additionally, ₹5,000 each upon admission to Class 1, Class 6, Class 9, passing Class 10, and admission to Class 12. The total amount matures with interest to approximately ₹1,00,000 or more when the girl turns 18 and passes Class 10/12. |
| Domicile State | Delhi |
| Nodal Department | Department of Women and Child Development, Government of NCT of Delhi |
| Eligibility | Girl child born in Delhi on or after January 1, 2008; parents are Delhi residents for at least three years; annual family income not exceeding ₹1,00,000; limited to two surviving girl children per family; for school-going girls, enrollment in a government-recognized school in Delhi is mandatory. |
| Last Date | Closed for new applications as of March 31, 2026. |
| Official Website Link | e-District Delhi Portal, Department of Women and Child Development, Delhi |
To be eligible for the Delhi Ladli Scheme (for existing beneficiaries, as new applications are closed):
- Residency: The girl child and her parents must be bonafide residents of the National Capital Territory of Delhi for at least three years preceding the date of application.
- Birth in Delhi: The girl child must have been born in Delhi, verifiable by a birth certificate issued by the Registrar (Births & Deaths), MCD/NDMC.
- Family Income: The annual family income of the parents of the girl child should not exceed ₹1,00,000 (Rupees One Lakh) from all sources.
- Girl Child Limit: Financial assistance under this scheme is restricted to a maximum of two surviving girl children per family.
- School Enrollment (for school-going girls): If the girl is school-going, she must be enrolled in a government, MCD, NDMC, or any government-recognized school in Delhi.
- Age Limit: For newborn girls, application had to be made within one year of birth. For school-going girls, within 90 days of admission to Class 1, 6, 9, or 12, or after passing Class 10.
Check Eligibility Checklist
Applicants (for existing beneficiaries or for maturity claims) typically need the following documents:
- Girl child's Birth Certificate issued by the Registrar (Births & Deaths), MCD/NDMC.
- Residence Certificate of the applicant/parents, proving at least three years of residency in Delhi (e.g., Ration Card, Voter ID, Aadhaar Card, or any other valid identity proof).
- Self-certified copy of Aadhaar Card of the girl child and parents (if available).
- Income Certificate or Affidavit showing annual family income not exceeding ₹1,00,000.
- Joint photograph of the parent(s) with the girl child.
- School Admission Certificate/Enrollment certificate (for school-stage benefits).
- Bank passbook of the girl child (joint account with parents is acceptable).
- Self-declaration of the applicant (if required).
- Caste certificate (in case of SC/ST/OBC, if applicable).
- Acknowledgement letter received from SBI Life Insurance (for maturity claims).
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