New Delhi witnessed a landmark moment today as Chief Minister Rekha Gupta unveiled the ‘Delhi Lakhpati Beti Yojana’, a transformative scheme aimed at securing the financial future of underprivileged girls. This initiative revives and enhances the spirit of the 2008 Ladli scheme, which had been dormant for over 15 years, now reimagined to combat dropout rates and foster long-term savings.
Speaking at the launch event, CM Gupta emphasized the scheme’s core mission: ensuring no girl in Delhi abandons her education due to financial constraints. The government will deposit up to Rs 56,000 per beneficiary in phased installments tied to key educational milestones, from birth to graduation or diploma completion. These funds will mature over time and be directly transferred to the girl’s Aadhaar-linked bank account upon achieving these goals.
Eligibility criteria have been refined for broader reach. The scheme targets girls born in Delhi to families residing in the city for at least three years with an annual income not exceeding Rs 1.2 lakh. Benefits are capped at two girls per family. Registration windows are flexible: within one year of birth, or upon entry into Class 1, 6, 9, 11, or during enrollment in recognized undergraduate or diploma programs.
CM Gupta described the program as deeply personal, reflecting her government’s unwavering commitment to empowering every daughter of Delhi. ‘This is an investment in our girls’ potential, and by extension, in the nation’s future,’ she stated. The scheme not only promotes education but also instills financial literacy and independence from an early age.
As Delhi pushes forward with women-centric policies, the Lakhpati Beti Yojana stands as a beacon of hope, promising to uplift thousands of families and break cycles of poverty. Experts predict it could significantly boost female literacy and workforce participation in the capital.