Vahli Dikri Yojana
The scheme provides financial assistance to parents of the girl child to encourage them to educate and raise their daughters. Under this scheme, the government provides benefits such as cash incentives, free education, and insurance coverage to eligible families with girl children. The scheme aims to reduce the school dropout rate among girls and to promote their empowerment by encouraging them to pursue higher education.
To avail the benefits of the Vhali Dikri Yojana, the interested families need to fulfill the eligibility criteria and submit the required documents to the concerned authorities. The exact details of the scheme may vary depending on the specific year or iteration of the scheme.
Beneficiary:
This scheme is for the first two girl children of the family. Applicant must belong to Gujarat state. Applicant must have a bank account. The annual income of the applicant's family should not be more than Rs. 2 Lakh.
Benefits:
1.Financial Assistance: Under the Vahli Dikri Yojana, eligible beneficiaries will receive financial assistance at various stages of their daughter's life. The government will provide Rs. 4000 to the parents of a girl child at the time of her birth, Rs. 6000 when she enters Class 1, Rs. 10000 when she enters Class 9, and Rs. 1 lakh at the time of her wedding. Encouraging Education: The scheme aims to promote girls' education by providing financial support at various stages of their academic journey. This will encourage parents to send their daughters to school and ensure that they complete their education. Empowering Women: By providing financial assistance to parents for their daughter's wedding expenses, the scheme aims to empower women and promote gender equality.
How To Apply
The application can be made from the VCE at the village panchayat of the beneficiary daughter and by going to the operator of widow assistance in the Taluka Mamlatdar office.