Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme

Description
Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme was launched by the Government of Punjab in 2011 with the objective of improving the gender ratio in the state. The scheme is a significant initiative aimed at preventing female foeticide and promoting the education and welfare of girl children. It provides financial assistance to eligible families at different stages to reduce the financial burden associated with the birth and upbringing of a girl child. Girls born on or after 1 January 2011 in the state of Punjab are eligible to avail the benefits of this scheme. Families with an annual income of less than ₹30,000 qualify for the scheme. To date, more than 26,000 beneficiaries have been covered under the Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme.

Exclusions
• This benefit will not be given to newly born boys. This benefit will not be given to newly born boys.

Benefits
• Benefits
• Financial assistance of Rs.61,000 to the Guardian of Girl Child in different stages up to the age of 18 years.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The girl child must have been born on or after 1 January 2011.
2. The parents of the girl child must be permanent residents of Punjab.
3. Abandoned girl children found on or after 1 January 2011 and residing in orphanages or Children’s Homes in Punjab are also eligible.
4. The number of girl children born before this date will not be considered while determining eligibility.
5. The benefit of the scheme is not applicable to newly born male children.
6. The annual family income should be less than ₹30,000.
7. Proof of income must be provided in the form of a Blue Card issued by the Food and Supply Department, Punjab.
8. If the girl child drops out of school for any reason, the benefits under the scheme will be discontinued from that date onward.
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Application Process
Step 1: Applicants should contact to their nearest District Program Officer (DPO).
Application Form will be provided by the Concerned DPO.
Fill up the aplication form and submit all the required documents.
Verification of the applicant will be done by the…
Offline — https://sswcd.punjab.gov.in/en/bebe-nanki-laadli-beti-kalyan-scheme

Applicants should contact to their nearest District Program Officer (DPO).
Application Form will be provided by the Concerned DPO.
Fill up the aplication form and submit all the required documents.
Verification of the applicant will be done by the concerned authority.
After verification eligible applicant can avail the benefit of the Scheme.

Required Documents
• Address Proof of Guardian.
• Adhaar Card of Guardian.
• Birth Certificate of Girl Child.
• Income Proof.
• Blue Card.
• Bank account Details.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme ?
A: The objective of the scheme is to curb female feticide and to provide better education to girls.

Q: What is the eligibility Criteria ?
A: The girls born after 1.1.2011.
The girls whose parents are permanent resident of Punjab.
The abundant girls found after 1.1.2011 and are residing in Orphanage and Children Homes in the Punjab State.
The number of girls born before will not matter to get benefit under the scheme. This benefit will not be given to newly born boys. This benefit will be given to those families whose annual income is less than Rs.30,000/- and the proof of income will be the blue card issued by the Food and Supply Department, Punjab. If the girl child drops from school due to any reason then no benefit will be given to the beneficiaries or the families after that date.

Q: What are the benefits under the scheme?
A: Financial assistance will be provided by the state government.

Q: How to apply for the scheme ?
A: 1. To apply for Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme applicant should contact to their nearest District Program Officer (DPO).
2. Application Form will be provided by the Concerned DPO.
3. Fill up the aplication form and submit all the required documents.
4. Verification of the applicant will be done by the concerned authority.
5. After verification eligible applicant can avail the benefit of the Scheme.

Q: How do a applicant find the District Program Officer (DPO) ?
A: Find the relavent District Program Officer (DPO) from following URL : https://sswcd.punjab.gov.in/en/contact-us/district-program-officer

Q: List of required document
A: Address Proof of Guardian.
Adhaar Card of Guardian.
Birth Certificate of Girl Child.
Income Proof.
Blue Card.
Bank account Details.