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Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme

Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme was launched under the 13th Finance Commission component for measures to improve gender ratio in the Punjab State from 2011-12.

Start date1 Jan 2011
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About This Scheme

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.

Benefits

₹2.1K · monthly

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

S NoPeriod of benefitAgeThe amount released by LIC to the guardian of the beneficiary
1On the birth of newly born girl child0 years₹ 2,100/-
2On attaining the age of 3 years (after full immunization)3 years₹ 2,100/-
3On admission to Class -16 years₹ 2100/-
4On admission to Class –IX14 years₹ 2,100/-
5On attaining age of 18 years & passed Class- XII18 years₹ 3,1000/-
6Scholarship payable-
(a)From class-1 to VI standard 100/- per month-₹ 7,200/-
(b)From class-VI1 to XII standard 200/- per month-₹ 14,400/-
Total benefitAt the age of 18 years₹ 61,000/-

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The girl child must have been born on or after 1 January 2011.

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    The parents of the girl child must be permanent residents of Punjab.

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    Abandoned girl children found on or after 1 January 2011 and residing in orphanages or Children’s Homes in Punjab are also eligible.

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    The number of girl children born before this date will not be considered while determining eligibility.

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    The benefit of the scheme is not applicable to newly born male children.

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    The annual family income should be less than ₹30,000.

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    Proof of income must be provided in the form of a Blue Card issued by the Food and Supply Department, Punjab.

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    If the girl child drops out of school for any reason, the benefits under the scheme will be discontinued from that date onward.

Required Documents

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

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person
  1. Applicants 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.
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Quick Info

Level
State Government
Max benefit
₹2.1K
Launched
1 Jan 2011

Available In

Punjab

Categories

Social welfare & EmpowermentWomen and Child

Data Sources