Scheme objectives and financial support architecture
The Government of Gujarat launched the Vahli Dikri Yojana to improve the child sex ratio, promote girl child education, and provide financial security to daughters born in low-income families.
The scheme disburses financial assistance in three progressive educational and maturity milestones directly into the beneficiary daughter's or mother's bank account.
- First installment: Disbursed upon the girl child's formal admission into Class 1 to encourage early schooling.
- Second installment: Awarded upon successful transition and enrollment into Class 9 to curb female secondary school dropouts.
- Third installment: Financial maturity grant provided when the girl attains 18 years of age, designated for higher college education or marriage support.
- Direct benefit transfer: Grants credited electronically via Aadhaar-linked Public Financial Management System.
Eligibility criteria and qualifying conditions
Families seeking assistance under the Vahli Dikri Yojana must meet specific domicile, birth order, and annual family income guidelines established by the Gujarat state administration.
The scheme covers up to the first two surviving biological daughters of an eligible household.
- State domicile: Parents must be permanent residents and natives of Gujarat.
- Birth order limit: Applicable for the first and second girl child of the family.
- Income ceiling: Total annual family income must fall below the statutory limit prescribed by the state department.
- Birth registration: Birth of the girl child must be legally registered with local municipal or village authorities within the state.
Application procedure and portal submission
Parents can apply for Vahli Dikri Yojana by submitting prescribed application forms through their local Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), Gram Panchayat, or Anganwadi center.
Digital applications and verification tracking are managed through the official women and child welfare modules of the Gujarat government.
- Application centers: Village Anganwadi centers, CDPO offices, or local Mamlatdar Jan Seva Kendras.
- Required documents: Daughter's birth certificate, parents' Aadhaar cards, domicile proof, income certificate, and bank account passbook.
- Application timeline: Parents should submit the initial registration form within one year of the girl child's birth.
Official source
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Common questions
What is the primary objective of Vahli Dikri Yojana in Gujarat?
It aims to improve female birth rates, prevent female foeticide, encourage girls' schooling, and provide financial security upon turning 18.
How many daughters in a family can benefit from Vahli Dikri Yojana?
The scheme provides financial benefits for up to the first two surviving daughters in an eligible family.
Where can parents in Gujarat apply for Vahli Dikri Yojana?
Parents can apply through their local Anganwadi worker, Taluka Child Development Project Office (CDPO), or Jan Seva Kendra.
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