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Dulari Kanya

“Dulari Kanya” is a scheme for the girl child by the Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh. The objective of the scheme is to end the preference between male and female child, encouragement of institutional delivery, immunization of children, to end child marriage and overall empowerment of females.

State Cash

States / UT: Arunachal Pradesh

Nodal department: Health and Family Welfare Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child

Sub-categories: Financial assistance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Girl Child, Social Welfare, Financial Assistance

Details

Announced on 15th August 2016 by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, “Dulari Kanya” is a scheme for the girl child by the Directorate of Family Welfare, Department of Health & Family Welfare of the Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh. The objective of the scheme is to end the preference between male and female child, encouragement of institutional delivery, immunization of children, to end child marriage and overall empowerment of females in all spheres of their life. An amount of ₹ 20,000/- shall be deposited in the fixed deposit Bank Account (Minor Account) of the girl child born in any Government Hospital or Government recognised private hospital. Maturity amount can be withdrawn by the beneficiary on attaining the age of 18 years, which would be subject to verification by the concerned DMO of the respective districts.

Benefits

  • 1. An amount of ₹20 000/- shall be deposited in the fixed deposit Bank Account (Minor Account) of the girl child born in any Government Hospital or Government recognised private hospital. 1. Maturity amount can be withdrawn by the beneficiary on attaining the age of 18 years which would be subject to verification by the concerned DMO of the respective districts
  1. An amount of ₹ 20,000/- shall be deposited in the fixed deposit Bank Account (Minor Account) of the girl child born in any Government Hospital or Government recognised private hospital.
  2. Maturity amount can be withdrawn by the beneficiary on attaining the age of 18 years, which would be subject to verification by the concerned DMO of the respective districts.

Eligibility

  • The girl child should be born in a Government Hospital or Government recognized private hospital in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The father/guardian should belong to a schedule tribe Arunachal Pradesh or a domicile resident of Arunachal Pradesh or possess a household residential certificate.
  • The scope of the scheme is restricted to a maximum of first two live girl child.

Exclusions


Application Process

Offline

Process for Application:

  1. Application for availing the benefit under the scheme should be applied to the office of the concerned Medical Officer in-charge / Medical Superintendent in the prescribed form.
  2. The concerned Medical Officer in-charge / Medical Superintendent after verification, shall in turn forward the document to the concerned District Medical Officer.

Process for Claim of Maturity:

  1. The girl child beneficiary, on attaining the age of 18 years and after passing at least the class-X exam, shall file a maturity claims in the prescribed application form to the concerned DMO.
  2. The prescribed application form should be duly filled up by the girl child beneficiary herself.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

When Was The “Dulari Kanya” Scheme Announced?
The scheme was announced on 15th August 2016 by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh.
Which Documents Are Required To Be Submitted While Applying For The Scheme?
The following documents are required to be submitted: A Copy of Delivery / Discharge Certificate by the MO of the Hospital (as a Proof of Institution Delivery). A Copy of MCP Card. A Copy of Birth Certificate Issued by the Registrar of Birth & Death. A Copy of Schedule Tribe Certificate of Father /Guardians or Domicile Certificate (in Case of Non-APST) Clearly Indicating the Time From Which Parents/Guardians Are Living in Arunachal Pradesh. Two Numbers of Group Photographs of Girl Child With Parents/ Guardians. A Copy of Aadhaar Card of the Parents/Guardians and Also of the Child (if Child is Enrolled Under Aadhaar).
Which Documents Are Required To Be Submitted During The Claim Of Maturity?
The following documents are required to be submitted: A Copy of Class 10th Passed Certificate With a Copy of Mark Sheet. A Self Declaration About Being Unmarried on Her 18th Birthday. A Copy of Bank Pass Book Opened in the Name of Girl Beneficiary in State Bank of India. Withdrawal Form Filled by the Girl Herself.
Should The Passport Sized Photograph Be Only Of The Girl Child?
There should be Two Numbers of Group Photographs of Girl Child With Parents/ Guardians.
Is Is Mandatory To Submit A Copy Of Aadhaar Card Of The Girl Child?
A Copy of Aadhaar Card of the Girl Child needs to be submitted only if the the Girl Child is Enrolled Under Aadhaar.
What Is The Full-Form Of APST?
The full-form of APST is Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe.
Under What Case Is The Domicile Certificate Of The Parents/Guardians Required To Be Submitted?
The Domicile Certificate of the Parents/Guardians is required to be submitted in case teh Father /Guardian is Non-APST.
What Is The Full-Form Of MCP Card?
The full-form of MCP Card is Mother and Child Protection Card.
Who Should Issue The Birth Certificate Of The Girl Child?
The Birth Certificate of the Girl Child must be issued by the Registrar of Birth & Death.
What Document Is Accepted As A Proof Of Institution Delivery?
The Delivery / Discharge Certificate by the MO of the Hospital is accepted as a Proof of Institution Delivery.
Wil The Girl Child Be Eligible To Claim The Maturity If She Gets Married Before The Age Of 18 Years?
No, the girl child won't be eligible to claim the maturity in such case.
Can The Grant Be Given In Installments?
No, the grant will be given as a one-time payment.
Can The Grant Be Transferred To Someone Else?
No, the grant cannot be transferred to anyone else.
What Is The Duration Of The Scheme?
The scheme is an ongoing scheme and there is no fixed duration for it.
What Is The Last Date For The Application?
There is no last date for the application. Parents or guardians can submit the application form at any time.
Is There Any Application Fee For The Scheme?
No, there is no application fee for the scheme.

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