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Laado Protsahan Yojana

The scheme aims to encourage the birth of girl children in poor families and promote their holistic development. Under this scheme, financial support ₹1,50,000/- is provided in seven installments to the parents or guardians of girls born in Government/authorized Medical Institutions.

Start date1 Aug 2024
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About This Scheme

The Scheme "Laado Protsahan Yojana" was launched on 1st August 2024 by the Department of Women Empowerment, Government of Rajasthan. The scheme aims to encourage the birth of girl children in poor families and promote their holistic development. Under this scheme, financial support is provided in seven installments to the parents or guardians of girls born in Government/authorized Medical Institutions. > Objectives: - Promote a positive mindset towards the birth of a girl child and ensure her holistic development. - Eliminate gender discrimination in childcare, education, and health. - Promote institutional deliveries and reduce maternal mortality. - Reduce infant mortality among girls and improve the child sex ratio. - Ensure enrollment and retention of girls in schools. - Encourage higher education for girls and reduce child marriage.

Benefits

> Monetary Benefit:

₹1.5 L

Total financial benefit of ₹1,50,000/- disbursed in 7 installments:

InstallmentDescriptionAmount (₹)1Girl's birth in eligible medical institutions2500/-2Girl completes one year of age and all vaccinations2500/-3Girl's admission to Class 1st in a government/government-recognized private school4000/-4Girl's admission to Class 6th in a government/government-recognized private school5000/-5Girl's admission to Class 10th in a government/government-recognized private school 11000/-

6Girl's admission to Class 12th in a government/government-recognized private school25000/-7Girl passes graduation from government-recognized educational institutions and completes 21 years of age 1,00,000/-

₹1.5 L

Total Amount ₹1,50,000> Mode of Disbursement:

₹1.5 L

1. A commitment letter of ₹1.50 lakh will be issued at the birth of a girl child.

1. The entire amount will be disbursed online through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in seven installments.

1. Until the girl attains adulthood, the first six installments will be transferred to the bank account of her parents or guardian, and the seventh installment will be transferred to the girl's own bank account through DBT.

> Notes:

If the benefit of any installment is not availed at any stage after the first two installments of the scheme, the eligible girl child may still be granted the next installment, provided a valid and reasonable justification is given.

There is no limit on the number of girl children eligible to receive the third and subsequent installments under the scheme. All girls who have already received the first two installments will be entitled to continue receiving benefits under the scheme.

The Rajshree Yojana will be merged with the Laado Protsahan Yojana, and the remaining installments of the Rajshree Yojana will be provided under the Laado Protsahan Yojana as per eligibility.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

  • Permanent Resident Certificate of Rajasthan
  • Marriage Registration Certificate
  • Bank Account Details of Mother/Father/Guardian
  • Birth Certificate of the Girl Child
  • Institutional Delivery Proof from Government or JSY-Authorized Medical Facility
  • Age Proof Document (for verifying completion of 21 years of age)
  • Unique ID/PCTS ID issued at birth
  • Any Other Document if Required

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Data is entered on PCTS portal during antenatal checkups and post-institutional delivery. DBT is done automatically by the Department of Medical, Health & Family Welfare. Full immunization record must be uploaded on the PCTS / OJAS portal. Based on verification, payment is made to parent/guardian’s account. Automatically tracked by schools through the portal using earlier installment IDs. No fresh application is required from parents/guardians. The Department of Higher Education uploads the girl

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹1.5 L
Launched
1 Aug 2024

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