Balika Samriddhi Yojana– To secure the future of girls, prevent female foeticide, and provide financial assistance to their families, the central and state governments are implementing several schemes specifically for girls. One such scheme is the Balika Samriddhi Yojana. This central government scheme provides financial assistance from the birth of a girl child through her education. Let’s learn more about this scheme.
What is the Balika Samriddhi Yojana?
The Women and Child Development Department runs the Balika Samriddhi Yojana for girls. This scheme was launched in 1997. Its benefits are available only to girls born into families living below the poverty line. The central government’s scheme provides financial assistance not only at the birth of a child but also for their education.
Required documents for the Balika Samriddhi Yojana
– Aadhar card of the girl child
– Birth certificate
– Aadhar card of the parents
– Ration card
– Residence certificate
– Passport size photo
– Income certificate
– Bank passbook details, etc.
How much benefit is received on the birth of a daughter?
After the birth of a girl child, the government gives Rs 500 to the mother. However, even after this, the government provides financial assistance at different levels for education. For example:
– Rs 300 is given annually for classes 1 to 3.
– Rs 500 is given by the government for class 4.
– Rs 600 assistance is given for studies in class 5.
– Rs 700 is given annually by the government for classes 6 and 7.
– A benefit of Rs 800 is given for studies in class 8.
– Rs 1000 is given annually for classes 9 and 10.
Benefits of the Scheme
If you want to benefit from this scheme, you can apply online or offline. If you wish to apply offline, you will need to visit your nearby Anganwadi center or health care center to fill out the form. Alternatively, you can fill out the form online by visiting the official website.