Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta introduced the ‘Delhi LakhpatiBitiya Yojana’ to replace and enhance the Ladli Scheme of 2008, focusing on securing the finances and education of girls from economically weaker backgrounds. The initiative aims to prevent girls in Delhi from discontinuing their education due to financial constraints and to build a savings fund that grows as they achieve educational milestones.
Under this new scheme, the government will offer financial aid of up to Rs 56,000 per recipient, distributed in installments tied to educational and age-related goals, from birth through graduation or diploma studies. The accumulated amount, invested in a financial instrument, will mature over time and be deposited directly into the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-linked bank account upon maturity.
The eligibility criteria for the Delhi LakhpatiBitiya Yojana have been slightly revised from the previous Ladli Scheme, now applicable to girls born in Delhi, whose families have lived in the city for at least three years, with an annual income not exceeding Rs 1.20 lakh. Families with up to two surviving girl children can benefit from the scheme, with registration possible within a year of birth or at specific educational stages.
Chief Minister Gupta emphasized the scheme’s significance, stating it reflects the government’s dedication to empowering every girl in Delhi to realize her potential. As girls achieve educational milestones, up to Rs 56,000 will be directly deposited into their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts, which will grow to over Rs 1 lakh with interest upon maturity.
Addressing past issues of unclaimed maturity accounts, Chief Minister Gupta highlighted the government’s efforts to ensure funds reach the intended recipients promptly. Over Rs 190 crore, rightfully belonging to the girls, is being disbursed to beneficiaries, demonstrating the government’s commitment to safeguarding the rights and future of every girl child in Delhi under the “LakhpatiBitiya Yojana.”
