The government has a special plan called Balika Samridhi Yojana for helping daughters.
This plan is part of the ‘Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao’ campaign, which aims to keep girls safe and support their education.
The goal is to help girls from poor families have a brighter future by completing their education.
The Balika Samridhi Yojana was started in 1997 by the Department of Women and Child Development.
This plan is designed especially for families living in poverty. It provides financial help to daughters from poor families.
The purpose is to change the way families and society view the birth of a girl child.
The scheme encourages girls to pursue education by giving them scholarships from the first grade until they become adults.
Financial assistance is provided at different stages
Classes 1 to 3: Rs 300 per year
Class 4: Rs 500
Class 5: Rs 600
Classes 6 and 7: Rs 700 per year
Class 8: Rs 800
Classes 9 and 10: Rs 1000 per year
To take advantage of this scheme, you need some documents like Aadhar card, ration card, birth certificate, parents’ identity card, income certificate, residence certificate, bank passbook details, and passport-sized photos.
You can apply for Balika Samridhi Yojana online or offline. For the offline method, you can get the form from the nearest Anganwadi center or health service centers.
Remember that the forms for rural and urban beneficiaries are different. Fill out the form with all the necessary information to avail the benefits of the scheme.
