What you get
Under this scheme, girls/adolescent girls will be provided with the following financial assistance: | S. No.Beneficiary CategoryAmount of Financial Assistance1Girls enrolled in Class 8₹2,500/-2Girls enrolled in Class 9₹2,500/-3Girls enrolled in Class 10₹5,000/-4Girls enrolled in Class 11₹5,000/-5Girls enrolled in Class 12₹5,000/-6One-time grant for girls aged 18-19₹20,000/-
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
Who can apply for benefits under this scheme?
Only the first two daughters of a mother are eligible to apply for the scheme. Applicants must meet age and educational requirements and fall within the specified family financial criteria.
What age group does the scheme target?
Girls aged between 18-19 years can apply for the last installment. To receive this installment, it is mandatory for them to be enrolled in the voter list of Jharkhand, updated after January 1 of that year.
What documentation is required for applying?
Applicants must submit self-attested copies of their birth certificate, Aadhaar (for both the girl and her mother), and a bank/post office account passbook. A self-declaration by the mother about eligibility is also required.
Where can applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted at the Child Development Project Officer's office in the applicant's area, either directly or through an Anganwadi worker.
What income restrictions apply?
The girl's parents should not be employed by or retired from central/state government positions, or receive a pension/family pension from government employment. Additionally, neither parent should be an income taxpayer.
Is there any special consideration for orphaned girls?
Yes, orphaned girls must provide their parents' death certificates and an orphan certificate issued by the Child Welfare Committee. In this case, a legal guardian's documentation will be accepted.
What is the process of verification for the scheme?
Physical verification of beneficiaries is conducted by a female supervisor at the Child Development Project Office. Upon eligibility confirmation, the District Social Welfare Officer reviews and approves applications.
How will the assistance amount be disbursed?
Approved funds will be directly transferred to the beneficiary's bank account via ABPS, NEFT, RTGS, or PFMS.
Is the application process online or manual?
Currently, the process is manual, but plans are underway to transition to an online application system in the future.