Scheme objectives and social purpose
- Promotes social and financial empowerment of girl children across urban and rural Gujarat.
- Aims to curb female foeticide, increase girl child survival, and encourage enrollment and retention in secondary schools.
- Provides financial assistance in milestone stages to prevent early child marriage and support higher collegiate studies.
Staged financial assistance milestones
- First stage: Financial grant disbursed upon the girl's admission into Class 1 in a recognized school.
- Second stage: Educational grant provided upon enrollment into Class 9 to prevent high school dropout.
- Third stage (Maturity): Substantial financial assistance released when the girl reaches 18 years of age, for higher collegiate education or marriage (provided she does not marry before age 18).
Eligibility criteria and application procedure
- Domicile: Parents must be permanent residents and domiciles of Gujarat.
- Family coverage: Extended to the first two surviving daughters of a family.
- Income threshold: Annual parental family income must fall within the maximum ceiling prescribed by the Women and Child Development Department.
- Application: Submit forms through local Anganwadi centers, Gram Panchayats (e-Gram), or Taluka Children Development Project Offices (CDPO).
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Common questions
Which state runs the Vahli Dikri Yojana?
The scheme is implemented by the Government of Gujarat through its Women and Child Development Department.
At which stages are financial grants paid under Vahli Dikri Yojana?
Grants are paid upon admission to Class 1, admission to Class 9, and upon completing 18 years of age.
What is the condition for receiving the final grant at age 18?
The girl must have attained 18 years of age, be pursuing higher education or marriage, and not have married before 18.
Where can parents apply for Vahli Dikri Yojana in Gujarat?
At local Anganwadi centers, e-Gram centers in village panchayats, or the Taluka CDPO office.
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