Vahli Dikri Yojana

About This Scheme

The Vahli Dikri Yojana, launched by the Women and Child Development Department under the Government of Gujarat, aims to empower girl children by providing financial assistance to their parents. This scheme encourages families to educate and nurture their daughters by offering cash incentives, free education, and insurance coverage. By reducing the school dropout rate among girls and promoting higher education, the initiative seeks to foster gender equality and ensure a brighter future for young girls.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat. 1. The applicant should have a bank account. 1. The applicant should be one of the first two girl children of the family. 1. The annual family income should not exceed ₹2 lakh. 1. Girls born on or after 02-08-2019 should be eligible for financial assistance.

Benefits

Financial Assistance at Different Stages: - ₹4,000/- at the time of admission in 1st standard. - ₹6,000/- at the time of admission in 9th standard. - ₹1,00,000/- at the age of 18 years for higher education or marriage.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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