Bhagya Laxmi Yojana: Both the state and central governments have launched numerous schemes to ensure the well-being and safety of daughters. Specifically, the UP government is implementing the Bhagya Laxmi Yojana to curb female foeticide and address gender ratio imbalances. The primary objective of this scheme is to ensure proper upbringing and education for the state’s daughters. Under this scheme, parents receive financial assistance upon the birth of a daughter, and the government continues to provide support during her education.
How to avail the benefits of the scheme
Regarding the benefits, a bond worth ₹50,000 is issued upon the daughter’s birth; this bond matures to ₹2 lakh after 21 years. Additionally, the mother receives ₹5,100 at the time of birth to assist with the daughter’s upbringing. Further financial aid is provided as the daughter progresses in her education: ₹3,000 upon admission to Class 6, ₹5,000 upon admission to Class 8, ₹7,000 upon admission to Class 10, and ₹8,000 upon admission to Class 12. In total, the government provides ₹23,000 in assistance throughout the daughter’s schooling years.
Who is eligible for the scheme?
Benefits under this special government scheme are available only to daughters from BPL (Below Poverty Line) families. Furthermore, the family’s annual income must not exceed ₹2 lakh.
Conditions for availing the scheme’s benefits
The Bhagya Laxmi Yojana benefits apply to daughters born after 2006. Registration at an Anganwadi centre must be completed within one month of the daughter’s birth. The daughter must be enrolled in a government school, and she must not be married before the age of 18. Government employees are not eligible for this scheme.
Documents required for the Bhagya Laxmi Yojana
To apply for the Bhagya Laxmi Yojana, you must have the necessary documents ready. Documents required for the scheme include an income certificate, caste certificate, proof of residence, passport-sized photograph, the daughter’s birth certificate, a bank passbook, the parents’ Aadhaar cards, and a mobile number.
How to apply for the scheme
To apply for the Bhagya Laxmi Scheme, you need to visit a nearby CSC centre. There is no fee for registration. Applicants must possess a UP residence certificate. A birth certificate for the daughter, parents’ Aadhaar cards, an income certificate, and a bank account are mandatory. Alternatively, you can also register online by visiting the Women’s Welfare Department’s website.