VDY

Vahli Dikri Yojana

The Vahli Dikri Yojana by the Government of Gujarat under the Women and Child Development Department . The scheme supports girl children by providing financial aid, free education, and insurance, encouraging higher education and reducing dropout rates.

State Cash

States / UT: Gujarat

Nodal department: Women and Child Development Department

Scheme for: Family

Scheme profile

Categories: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Financial assistance

Target beneficiaries: Family

Tags: Girl Child, Girl Education, Daughter, Financial Assistance

Details

The Vahli Dikri Yojana, launched by the Women and Child Development Department under the Government of Gujarat, aims to empower girl children by providing financial assistance to their parents. This scheme encourages families to educate and nurture their daughters by offering cash incentives, free education, and insurance coverage. By reducing the school dropout rate among girls and promoting higher education, the initiative seeks to foster gender equality and ensure a brighter future for young girls.

Benefits

  • Financial Assistance at Different Stages:
  • ₹4,000/- at the time of admission in 1st standard
  • ₹6,000/- at the time of admission in 9th standard
  • ₹1,00,000/- at the age of 18 years for higher education or marriage

Financial Assistance at Different Stages:

  • ₹4,000/- at the time of admission in 1st standard.
  • ₹6,000/- at the time of admission in 9th standard.
  • ₹1,00,000/- at the age of 18 years for higher education or marriage.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
  2. The applicant should have a bank account.
  3. The applicant should be one of the first two girl children of the family.
  4. The annual family income should not exceed ₹2 lakh.
  5. Girls born on or after 02-08-2019 should be eligible for financial assistance.

Application Process

Offline

Application Process
Step 1: Applicants can get the application form from the Anganwadi Centre/Gram Panchayat/ CDPO(ICDS) Office/District Women and child Officer office.
Step 2: Fill out the application form and attach all the required documents with it.
Step 3: Submit the Application Form along with the documents in the same office.
Step 4: Application Forms and Documents will be scrutinized by the concerned officials.
Step 5: The applicant will be informed through SMS about the eligibility or ineligibility.
Step 6: Eligible Beneficiaries will get financial assistance in their bank account once their application is finally approved by the department office.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status