Delhi Ladli Scheme
Scholarship Amount
About This Scholarship
The Delhi Ladli Scheme is a significant initiative launched by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Delhi. Its primary objective is to empower female children by promoting their birth, preventing female feticide, and ensuring their education. The scheme aims to encourage girls to complete their schooling up to Class 12.
Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided in the form of a long-term fixed deposit. The specific amount varies based on certain conditions, such as the place of birth and the educational stage of the girl child. For instance, a girl child born in a hospital/nursing home in the NCT of Delhi may receive ₹11,000, while those born outside might receive ₹10,000. Additionally, financial support of ₹5,000 is provided upon admission to Class 1, 5, 9, or 12, or after passing Class 10.
It is important to note that these deposits are made in the name of the girl child and can only be encashed after she turns 18 years old and has successfully passed at least Class 10. Parent(s) or guardian(s) are responsible for claiming subsequent periodical fixed deposits by presenting necessary academic documents and attendance certificates from a government-recognized school.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Delhi Ladli Scheme, female children must meet specific criteria depending on their birth date or current academic status.
For female children born on or after 1st January 2008, the following conditions apply:
• Applicants must be a bonafide resident of the National Capital Territory of Delhi for at least three years preceding the date of application.
• The female child must have been born in Delhi, as indicated in the birth certificate issued by the Registrar (births & deaths).
• The annual income of the parent(s) of the child should not exceed ₹1,00,000.
For other female children in Delhi (including those born before 2008 and meeting school criteria), the following requirements must be fulfilled:
• Applicants must be currently studying in a Government, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), or Government-recognised school in Delhi.
• Students must have been born in Delhi, as indicated in the birth certificate issued by the Registrar (births & deaths).
• Students must have been admitted to Class 1, 5, 9, or 12, or passed Class 10 in the academic year 2008-09 and onwards.
• Applicants' parent(s) must have been residing in Delhi for at least 3 years before the date of application.
• The annual income of the parent(s) of the child should be less than ₹1,00,000.
Required Documents
Applicants need to submit the following documents to support their application for the Delhi Ladli Scheme:
• A copy of a ration card, voter identity card, or any other document serving as proof of residence. This document must clearly demonstrate at least 3 years of residence in Delhi.
• The birth certificate of the female child, issued by the Registrar (births and deaths) of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
• A joint photograph of the parent(s) and the female child.
• A self-declaration of annual income by the parent(s). This declaration must confirm that the family's annual income falls within the specified limits.
• An admission certificate from a Government, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), or Government-recognised school in Delhi, applicable for school-going applicants.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply for the Delhi Ladli Scheme by following these steps:
1. Step 1: Look for the 'Apply Now' option on the official website or related portals.
2. Step 2: If you are a new user, click on the 'Register' button and provide the necessary details to create an account. If you are already registered, log in using your Gmail, mobile number, or email ID.
3. Step 3: Navigate to the Delhi Ladli Scheme section and download the application form. A direct link to the application form may be provided on the official website or other relevant platforms.
4. Step 4: Carefully fill out the application form with all required information.
5. Step 5: Submit the duly filled application form along with all the required documents to the competent authority.
Important Notes:
• The District Social Welfare Officer of the concerned District is designated as the competent authority responsible for verifying applications and granting initial sanction.
• To ensure the accuracy of the claims made in the application, the competent authority may conduct a site visit or delegate this task to a departmental investigator, official, ASHA worker, or a specially assigned Anganwadi worker.
• The application form can also be obtained directly from the office of the Competent Authority or the office of the Deputy Director (FAS), Department of Social Welfare, G.L.N.S. Complex, Delhi Gate, New Delhi.