Vahli Dikri Yojana

Description
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.

Eligibility Criteria
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
Step 1: Application Process
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Application Process

Step 2: Step 1: Applicants can get the application form from the Anganwadi Centre/Gram Panchayat/ CDPO(ICDS) Office/District Women and child Officer office.
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Step 1: Applicants can get the application form from the Anganwadi Centre/Gram Panchayat/ CDPO(ICDS) Office/District Women and child Officer office.

Step 3: Step 2: Fill out the application form and attach all the required documents with it.
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Step 2: Fill out the application form and attach all the required documents with it.

Step 4: Step 3: Submit the Application Form along with the documents in the same office.
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Step 3: Submit the Application Form along with the documents in the same office.

Step 5: Step 4: Application Forms and Documents will be scrutinized by the concerned officials.
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Step 4: Application Forms and Documents will be scrutinized by the concerned officials.

Step 6: Step 5: The applicant will be informed through SMS about the eligibility or ineligibility.
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Step 5: The applicant will be informed through SMS about the eligibility or ineligibility.

Step 7: Step 6: Eligible Beneficiaries will get financial assistance in their bank account once their application is finally approved by the department office.
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Step 6: Eligible Beneficiaries will get financial assistance in their bank account once their application is finally approved by the department office.

Required Documents
• Domicile of Gujarat.
• Aadhar Card.
• Passport Size Photo.
• Income Certificate.
• Caste Certificate.
• Birth Certificate of Child.
• Bank Account Details.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the financial assistance provided by the scheme?
A: The scheme provides financial assistance of Rs. 1 lakh to families with one or two girl children. This assistance is provided in three instalments, with Rs. 4,000 provided at the time of admission to Class 1, Rs. 6,000 provided at the time of admission to Class 9, and the remaining amount of Rs. 1 lakh provided when the girl child completes 18 years of age.

Q: Can the financial assistance be used for any purpose?
A: The financial assistance provided by the scheme is intended to be used for the education and welfare of the girl child. However, the government of Gujarat does not impose any restrictions on how the funds are used by the family.

Q: Is the financial assistance available for all girl children in the family?
A: No, the financial assistance provided by the scheme is available only for families with one or two girl children. Families with more than two girl children are not eligible for the scheme.

Q: Are families with higher income eligible for the scheme?
A: No, families with an annual income of more than Rs. 2 lakh per annum are not eligible for the scheme.

Q: What happens if the girl child drops out of school?
A: The financial assistance provided by the scheme is intended to encourage families to educate their girl children. If the girl child drops out of school, the remaining financial assistance may not be provided by the government.

Q: Are families with more than two girl children eligible for the scheme?
A: No, families with more than two girl children are not eligible for the scheme. The scheme is available only for families with one or two girl children.

Q: Is the scheme available for families with boy children?
A: No, the scheme is available only for families with girl children. The aim of the scheme is to promote the education and welfare of girl children.

Q: What is the age limit for the girl child to be eligible for the scheme?
A: The financial assistance provided by the scheme is available only for girl children born after the launch of the scheme on 2nd August 2019.

Q: Is the scheme available for families residing outside Gujarat?
A: No, the scheme is available only for families residing in the state of Gujarat.

Q: Are families with higher income eligible for the scheme?
A: No, families with an annual income of more than Rs. 2 lakh per annum are not eligible for the scheme. The aim of the scheme is to benefit families with limited financial resources who may struggle to provide for the education and welfare of their girl child.

Q: How can I apply for the scheme?
A: You can apply for the scheme by visiting the official website of the Women and Child Development Department of the Government of Gujarat or by visiting the relevant authorities in your district.

Q: What documents do I need to submit with my application?
A: You will need to submit documents such as birth certificates, income certificates, and other relevant documents as required by the government of Gujarat.

Q: Can I apply for the scheme if I do not have a bank account?
A: No, it is mandatory for the applicant to have a bank account in the name of the girl child to receive the financial assistance provided by the scheme.

Q: Is there any fee for applying to the scheme?
A: No, there is no fee for applying to the scheme. The scheme is provided free of cost to eligible families.

Q: What is the duration of the application process?
A: The duration of the application process may vary based on the volume of applications received by the government of Gujarat. It is recommended that families keep themselves updated with the latest information on the scheme by visiting the official website of the Women and Child Development Department of the Government of Gujarat or by contacting the relevant authorities.