The Vahli Dikri Yojana (Dear Daughter Scheme) is an initiative launched by the Gujarat government to provide financial assistance to families upon the birth of a daughter. This assistance can amount to up to INR 110,000. The primary goal of this scheme is to improve the birth rate of girls.
About Vahli Dikri Yojana
Introduced by the Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2019, the Vahli Dikri Yojana aims to provide financial support to the daughters of the state. Beneficiaries receive financial assistance of INR 110,000 in three installments directly into their bank accounts. Here are the details on how you can apply for this scheme in 2024.
Key Information
- Scheme Name: Vahli Dikri Yojana
- State: Gujarat
- Objective: Increase the birth rate of daughters, extend education, prevent child marriages, etc.
- Assistance: INR 110,000
- Beneficiaries: Daughters of Gujarat
- Application Type: Offline
- Official Website: wcd.gujarat.gov.in
Benefits of the Vahli Dikri Yojana
Under this scheme, a daughter is eligible to receive a total of INR 110,000 in three installments:
- INR 4,000 at the time of admission to the first grade.
- INR 6,000 at the time of admission to the ninth grade.
- INR 100,000 as assistance for higher education or marriage upon reaching the age of 18.
Main Objectives of the Scheme
- Increase the birth rate of daughters.
- Reduce the dropout rate of girls from schools.
- Encourage girls to continue their education.
- Empower girls/women in society overall.
- Prevent child marriages.
Eligibility Criteria
- The beneficiary must be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
- The daughter must be born on or after August 2, 2019.
- The mother’s age at the time of the daughter’s birth must be 18 years or older.
- All daughters of a couple’s first three children are eligible for the scheme.
- The annual family income must be INR 200,000 or less for both rural and urban areas.
- The applicant must have a bank account linked with Aadhaar.
- The scheme is open to girls from all sections of society.
Required Documents
- Birth certificate of the daughter
- Domicile certificate
- Income certificate
- Residence proof
- Aadhar card of the parents
- Birth certificates of the parents
- Marriage registration certificate of the parents
- Copy of the applicant’s ration card
- Bank account passbook
How to Apply for the Vahli Dikri Yojana
Interested and eligible candidates can download the application form/registration form in PDF format. The application form is available for free at the Gram Panchayat, Child Officer’s office, Anganwadi centers, or the CDPO (Child Development Project Officer’s Office).
Important Links
Download Vahli Dikri Yojana Form PDF
Official Website
Where to Get the Vahli Dikri Yojana Form PDF
The application form issued by the Gujarat government can be downloaded from the official website of the Commissioner of Women and Child Development Department. The form can be obtained from the following locations:
- Village Computer Entrepreneur (VCE) operating at the village level.
- Mamlatdar office or the “Widow Assistance Scheme” computer operator at the Taluka level public service center.
- District-level offices of the Women and Child Officer.
For any issues related to the Vahli Dikri Yojana, you can contact the helpline number: 079-232-57942.