Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana: The Delhi government has introduced the ‘Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana’ to support the education, empowerment, and financial security of girls in the region. Starting from April 1, 2026, this initiative will offer financial aid to eligible girls at different stages of their education journey, aiming to promote their education and enhance their societal standing.
Key Points of the Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana:
Eligibility Criteria
– Girl child born in Delhi
– Applicant family residing in Delhi for at least three years
– Annual family income not exceeding Rs 1.20 lakh
– Girl studying in a government or recognized institution in Delhi
– Maximum of two daughters per family eligible
– Girl not married before turning 18
Registration Steps
– Within one year of birth
– At admission in specific classes
– Upon entering Polytechnic or ITI after class 10
– Admission in class 12th
– Upon entering Graduation or Diploma programs
Application Process
– Online applications through a dedicated portal
– Help desks in district offices to assist with registration and grievance redressal
Key benefits and financial assistance of the scheme
Under the scheme, the government invests Rs 56,000 to Rs 61,000 in installments from the birth of a daughter until she completes her graduation or diploma. This amount, including interest, increases to over Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.25 lakh upon successful completion of education and attainment of the age of 18 or 21. To eliminate corruption and a lack of transparency, all payments are transferred digitally directly to the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-linked bank account. Orphaned daughters living in child care institutions also benefit from this scheme.
The primary goal of the scheme is to support girls from economically disadvantaged backgrounds in pursuing education, discouraging child marriage, and fostering self-reliance. This initiative is a significant step by the Delhi government towards promoting girls’ education and empowering women.