Balika Samridhi Yojana: The central government is continuously running several schemes to promote the birth and education of girls in the country. The Balika Samriddhi Yojana (Girl Child Prosperity Scheme) plays a crucial role in these efforts. This scheme strengthens the objectives of the ‘Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao’ (Save the Girl Child, Educate the Girl Child) campaign at the grassroots level. The government believes that social change is not possible until girls receive education and economic security.
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What is the Balika Samriddhi Yojana?
The Balika Samriddhi Yojana was launched in 1997. Through this scheme, the government provides financial assistance from the birth of a girl child to her schooling. The objective of the scheme is to ensure that no girl child drops out of school due to financial constraints and that the family does not face an additional burden.
Help was provided at the birth of a daughter
Under this scheme, a lump sum of financial assistance is provided to the mother after the birth of a daughter. This amount is given directly to the beneficiary after delivery to help the family with initial expenses. Additionally, the government provides financial support to the child at every significant stage of her education.
Government support at every level of education
The Balika Samriddhi Yojana has fixed different amounts for education from class 1 to class 10. As the child progresses to higher classes, the assistance amount also increases. The aim is to ensure that the cost of education does not become a burden for the family as the child grows older, and that she does not have to drop out of school.
Which families are eligible for the scheme?
This scheme is only for families living below the poverty line. The scheme is applicable in both urban and rural areas, but a maximum of two daughters per family can benefit from it. The government has set this limit to ensure that the assistance reaches needy families equitably.
What are the eligibility criteria?
The girl child applying for the Balika Samriddhi Yojana must be under 18 years of age. The family must have the child’s birth certificate, and the family must be in the BPL (Below Poverty Line) category. Beneficiaries are selected based on these criteria. Documents Required for Application
When applying for the scheme, identity and residence documents related to the child and parents are required. Bank account details are also necessary so that the assistance amount can be directly transferred to the account.
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How to Apply for the Balika Samriddhi Yojana
The application process for this scheme is offline. Interested families can obtain the application form from their nearest Anganwadi center, Block Development Office, or the Department of Women and Child Development. After submitting the form with all the necessary documents attached, the relevant department will verify the application.