Dulari Scheme

Description
The “Dulari Scheme” was launched by the Health Department, Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands on 26th January, 2013 to give incentives to newborn baby girls and girl children on passing VIII, X & XII standards. As per the present scheme, the girl child born on or after 26.01.2013 will be eligible to get the benefit under the scheme for birth incentives and the girl children who are below 13 years of age not registered under the Planned family scheme old scheme will also get the benefit of this scheme.

Exclusions
• The applicant or her parents provide false or concealed information.
• The girl gets married before attaining 21 years of age.
• The girl drops out of school (as further education-based incentives will not be granted).
• In case of the girl’s death before reaching the eligible disbursal age, the Directorate of Health Services may permit premature closure of the deposit, and the applicable amount may be released to the parents.

Benefits
• As per the scheme, the following benefits are given to the girl child whose parents are domicile of Andaman & Nicobar Islands:
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• **Sl. No.****Descriptions****Amount of Assistance**1Benefits at Birth- Institution deliver₹8,000/-2Benefits at Birth- Home delivery₹5,000/-3Benefits on passing VIII Standard₹5,000/-4Benefits on passing X Standard₹10,000/-5Benefits on passing XII Standard₹10,000/-6Benefits on getting married at the age of 21 years₹5,000/-7Benefits on getting married after age of 25 years₹10,000/-<br>
• > **Note**- The incentive amount will be fixed in a bank account and must not be withdrawn before the girl attains 18 years of age, unless permitted by the A&N Administration.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a domicile of the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
2. The applicant must be a woman or a girl child to avail benefits under the scheme.
3. The applicant must be born on or after 01.10.2013 to receive full benefits.
4. Girl children between 0–13 years, born before 01.10.2013 and not covered under the Planned Family Scheme, should be eligible only for educational incentives after passing Class VIII.

Required Documents
• Identity proof of parent (s) i.e. Aadhaar Card
• Passport-size photograph of parent (s)
• Birth Certificate of child
• Local certificate/domicile certificate/permanent resident certificate
• Ration Card of Family
• Address proof of the parent(s)
• Mark sheet of Class XIII/X/XII, if applicable
• Bonafide certificate from the school or school leaving certificate, if applicable
• Marriage registration certificate, if applicable
• Bank account details/Copy of passbook
• Any other document as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Dulari Scheme?
A: The 'Dulari Scheme' is a government initiative launched by the Health Department of the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands on January 26, 2013, aimed at providing various benefits to women and their girl children.

Q: Who is eligible for benefits under the Scheme?
A: Parents domiciled in Andaman & Nicobar Islands with girl children born on or after January 26, 2013, are eligible for benefits. Additionally, girl children between 0-13 years born before October 1, 2013, and not covered under the previous Planned Family Scheme are also eligible.

Q: What are the benefits provided under the Scheme?
A: The scheme provides benefits at birth, educational milestones (VIII, X, and XII standards), and upon marriage at the ages of 21 and 25.

Q: How much are the benefits for institutional delivery?
A: For institutional delivery, the benefit is [?]8,000/-.

Q: What is the benefit amount for home delivery?
A: For home delivery, the benefit is [?]5,000/-.

Q: How much is the benefit upon passing the VIII standard?
A: The benefit upon passing VIII standard is [?]5,000/-.

Q: What benefits are provided upon passing X and XII standards?
A: Upon passing X standard, the benefit is [?]10,000/-, and upon passing XII standard, it is also [?]10,000/-.

Q: Are there benefits provided for marriage under the Scheme?
A: Yes, there are benefits upon marriage. [?]5,000/- is given upon marriage at the age of 21, and [?]10,000/- is given if married after the age of 25.

Q: What are the eligibility criteria for availing benefits under the Scheme?
A: Eligibility includes having parents domiciled in Andaman & Nicobar Islands and being born on or after January 26, 2013.

Q: What leads to the cessation of benefits under the Dulari Scheme?
A: Benefits will cease if false information is provided, if the child marries before the age of 21, if the child becomes a school dropout, or if the child passes away before reaching the age for benefit disbursal.

Q: Is there any penalty for providing false information?
A: Yes, benefits will cease if false or misleading information is provided by the parent or beneficiary.

Q: How can I apply for benefits under the Scheme?
A: The eligible applicant can register and apply under the scheme through the online Portal: https://serviceonline.gov.in/