The Delhi government launched the Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana, a welfare scheme aimed at promoting financial security and education for the girl child in the national capital. The initiative was launched in the presence of Droupadi Murmalong with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during the programme titled “Sashakt Naari, Samriddh Delhi.”
Objective of the Scheme
The scheme aims to ensure that girls do not drop out of education due to financial constraints and to strengthen the economic empowerment of women and girls in Delhi.
Key Features of the Scheme
The government will deposit financial assistance in stages from birth until higher education.
The deposited amount, along with interest, will accumulate to around ₹1 lakh or more by maturity.
The amount is transferred directly into the Aadhaar-linked bank account of the girl child through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
The final maturity amount is available when the girl turns 21 years old or completes graduation/diploma studies.
Eligibility Criteria
The girl child must be born in Delhi.
The family should have been residing in Delhi for at least three years.
The annual family income should not exceed ₹1.20 lakh.
A maximum of two girl children per family can avail the benefits.
Implementation and Vision
The scheme is part of the Delhi government’s broader efforts to promote women-led development, gender equality, and education of the girl child, aligning with national initiatives aimed at empowering women.
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