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Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Scheme
Deposits for a girl from birth through school and college, paid out at 18 or 21
Girl childDelhi
Updated on 16 Oct 2026
What you get
The Delhi Women and Child Development Department's scheme for girls' education and long-term security. It deposits Rs 11,000 at birth; Rs 5,000 each on admission to class 1, 6, 9, 11 (or a polytechnic or ITI after class 10) and 12; and for a diploma or degree after class 12, Rs 10,000 to Rs 25,000 depending on its length. The money is held in her name with a bank, cannot be withdrawn early or borrowed against, and is paid to her Aadhaar-linked account when she finishes class 12 and turns 18, or finishes her degree or diploma and turns 21. She must stay unmarried until 18 and keep up her vaccinations.
Who can apply
Girls born in Delhi with a birth certificate from the Delhi Registrar of Births and Deaths, in a family that has lived in Delhi for at least 3 years and earns up to Rs 1.2 lakh a year; up to two girls per family. She must study in a government, MCD, NDMC or recognised school in Delhi, or a recognised college or institute anywhere in India for a diploma or degree. Register within a year of birth or within 90 days of admission at a stage.
Living in Delhi
How to apply
A parent or guardian signs up on the Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya portal, logs in, fills in the girl's form and uploads the documents within the deadline for the stage.
Documents you need
- Proof of 3 years of residence in Delhi
- Delhi birth certificate of the girl
- Joint photograph of the parents and the girl
- Self-declaration of family income and her marital status
- Admission or bonafide certificate for the stage
- Immunisation certificate
- Aadhaar-linked bank account details
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Source: myScheme (myscheme.gov.in), Government of India
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