Delhi's Ladli scheme: 40,000 girls to get payouts on Oct 1

Programme supports education and empowerment of eligible beneficiaries

Renewal drive across districts

To address this, district officers were directed to prepare annual beneficiary lists and flag cases where renewals were pending. The lists were then circulated among schools to help identify eligible students. If students were not found in the same district, the information was shared with other districts to track them in coordination with schools.

How the Ladli scheme works

The Ladli scheme aims to promote education and empowerment of girl children born in Delhi. Financial support is provided in the form of term deposits made with SBI Life Insurance Company Limited.

• Institutional birth: Rs 11,000 assistance
• Home birth: Rs 10,000 assistance
• Education milestones: Rs 5,000 each at entry into Classes 1, 6, 9 and 10

The maturity amount, including interest, can be claimed once the beneficiary completes Class 10 or turns 18. The funds may be used for higher education, vocational training, or to start a small enterprise.

Eligibility terms

• Family must be a Delhi resident for at least three years 
• Annual household income not exceeding Rs 1 lakh 
• Benefits restricted to two daughters per family 
• Girl must be enrolled in a Delhi government-recognised school

(With PTI inputs)