Is there a ₹50,000 government scheme for girl child in India?

Government Schemes & Policies
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Hey friends! I heard somewhere about a ₹50,000 scheme for girl child offered by the government, but I’m not sure which scheme it is :confused:. Is it Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, Ladli Laxmi Yojana, or something state-specific? Who can apply and what are the benefits? Also, how to apply online and what documents are needed? If anyone has correct info or already applied, please share the scheme name and official website link. This can really help parents planning for their daughters’ future.

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Yes — there is a government scheme in India where a girl child can receive up to ₹50,000 as financial support. Several states and even central government-backed programs offer such benefits either at birth, for education, or at the time of marriage or higher studies.

Let’s look at the popular ₹50,000 schemes for girl children in India in 2025 :backhand_index_pointing_down:

1. Ladli Lakshmi Yojana (Madhya Pradesh and other states)

  • Amount: ₹1,18,000 in total, but ₹50,000 is deposited in parts from birth
  • Eligibility: Girl child born into low-income families, registered at birth
  • How to Apply: Through Anganwadi centers or MP e-district portal
  • Purpose: Financial aid for education and to discourage early marriage

2. Dhanalakshmi Scheme (Central Govt – Pilot Basis)

  • Amount: ₹50,000+ in stages till she turns 18
  • Eligibility: Girls born after 2008, BPL families, immunization and school tracking required
  • Note: Active only in selected states/districts under pilot program

3. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY)

  • Type: Not a direct ₹50,000 grant, but tax-free savings
  • Parents can deposit up to ₹1.5 lakh annually, and maturity returns can be ₹7–8 lakhs+
  • Great for long-term higher education or marriage support

4. Bhagyalakshmi Scheme (Karnataka)

  • Amount: Around ₹50,000 bond + additional benefits if girl is immunized and educated
  • Eligibility: BPL families with only 1 or 2 girl children
  • Payout at 18 years of age if conditions met (unmarried, completed education)

5. Mazi Kanya Bhagyashree Scheme (Maharashtra)

  • ₹50,000 fixed deposit + more if second girl is born
  • For families below ₹7.5 lakh income limit
  • Promotes gender balance and discourages female foeticide

6. Haryana Ladli Scheme

  • Amount: ₹50,000 deposited into Kisan Vikas Patra
  • For: Second girl child in the family
  • Released when girl turns 18

Documents Commonly Required:

  • Birth Certificate of the Girl Child
  • Aadhaar Card of Parents
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • BPL Ration Card
  • Bank Account (preferably in girl’s name)

Conclusion:

Yes, there are ₹50,000+ girl child welfare schemes in many Indian states — though names, conditions, and benefits may vary. If you’re from a specific state, I can tell you exactly which scheme applies and how to apply for it in 2025.

Let me know your state and I’ll send the correct link or form! :raising_hands:

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