Delhi Lakhpati Beti Scheme Launched

Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana Launched by President

Why in the News ?

President Droupadi Murmu is launching the Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana, an expanded version of the Ladli Scheme, aimed at enhancing financial support for girl children. The scheme targets low-income families and seeks to promote education, dignity, and empowerment of daughters.

Delhi Lakhpati Beti Scheme Launched

Launch and Key Features of the Scheme:

  • President Droupadi Murmu will launch the scheme at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi.
  • The existing Ladli Scheme has been restructured into the Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana.
  • Earlier, ₹11,000 was deposited for institutional births and ₹10,000 for home births.
  • Additional ₹5,000 installments were provided at key educational milestones — admission to Classes I, VI, IX, passing Class X, and admission to Class XII.
  • Under the revamped scheme, both financial assistance and long-term vision have been significantly enhanced.

Eligibility and Objective of the Initiative

  • The scheme is applicable to families with an annual income not exceeding ₹1.2 lakh.
  • Beneficiary families must have been residing in Delhi for at least three years.
  • The girl child must be born in Delhi to qualify.
  • The initiative aims to reduce gender disparities, encourage institutional births, and ensure continuity in education.
  • It aligns with the broader vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to place daughters at the centre of nation-building and self-reliance.

Key : Girl Child Welfare Schemes

●  Ladli Scheme (Delhi): A conditional cash transfer scheme promoting girl child education and discouraging gender bias.

●  Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Schemes: Provide financial incentives linked to education, health, or social milestones.

●  Related national initiatives include Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, aimed at improving child sex ratio and promoting education.

●  Such schemes contribute to women’s empowerment, human capital formation, and inclusive development.

●  Welfare policies targeting girl children support goals under SDG 5 (Gender Equality).