To ensure girls from low-income families can continue their education, CM Rekha Gupta announced the Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana. This is an updated version of the Ladli Scheme that the Delhi government introduced in 2008.
At a press conference, Gupta explained that the initiative’s goal is to prevent any girl child in Delhi from dropping out of school due to financial issues. It create a savings fund that matures as she reaches important educational milestones.
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Under this new scheme, the government offer financial aid of up to ₹56,000 for each beneficiary. The amount given in stages, linked to educational and age milestones, starting from birth and continuing until she finishes her graduation or diploma studies.
The total amount invested through a planned financial tool. It will grow over time and deposited directly into the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-linked bank account when she turns 18 or 21.
Investment for the girls future
“This is our investment in the future of our girls and our country, which relies on their success,” Gupta said. “As girls reach educational milestones, we will deposit up to ₹56,000 into their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. By the time they mature, this amount increase to over ₹1 lakh with interest.”
Gupta noted that the scheme called the Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana and have updated eligibility criteria compared to the earlier Ladli Scheme.
On eligibility, Gupta mentioned that the scheme is for girls born in Delhi whose families have lived in the city for at least three years and have an annual income of no more than ₹1.20 lakh. Benefits limited to two surviving girl children per family.
Girls registered for the scheme within one year of their birth or later when they enroll in Class 1, 6, 9, 11, or when they enter a recognized graduation or diploma program.
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