The Lek Ladki Yojana 2023 is a scheme launched by the Maharashtra government with the intention of empowering girl children, particularly those born into economically underprivileged families within the state. The announcement was made by Finance Minister Devendra Fadnavis during the budget speech for the fiscal year 2023-24.
The scheme aims at promoting self-reliance and equal societal respect for girls by supporting their education, which in turn, contributes to reducing gender-based crimes and changing negative societal attitudes towards daughters.
What are the Benefits of Lek Ladki Yojana 2023?
- The scheme provides a big financial help of up to ₹1,00,000 to eligible girl children.
- By providing financial support, the scheme intends to promote education among girl children, aiding them in becoming self-reliant and capable individuals.
- The scheme attempts to challenge and change societal attitudes towards daughters, aiming at gender equality.
Eligibility Criteria for Lek Ladki Yojana 2023
It is only for the beneficiaries who are a citizen of Maharashtra. The scheme is for female children from households that possess a yellow or orange ration card. Only females can apply for this scheme and it will be provided till they reach the age of 18 years.
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How will the beneficiary receive money?
A financial support of ₹5,000 is given at the birth of a girl child. Additional financial assistance is provided once she begins school: 4,000 in first grade, 6,000 in sixth grade, and 8,000 in eleventh grade. When she reaches the age of 18, she is awarded an amount of money of ₹75,000, to help her cover her tuition fees for her college.
This programme aims to strengthen and promote self-sufficiency among girls in the state. The government will soon release rules for eligible recipients to enjoy the Lek Ladki Yojana’s benefits. This scheme gives money to help families educate their daughters. To get this help, parents need to have a bank account. The application should start when the girl is born, and she should be born in a government hospital.
How to apply for Lek Ladki Yojana?
Though the scheme was announced earlier in the year during the annual budget presentation by the government, the government has yet to implement the scheme. The application procedure will be made public once it is launched. When the government releases information about online or offline applications for the Lek Ladki Yojana, we will provide its step-by-step registration procedure.
Documents Required
- Passport Size Photo
- Mobile Number
- Birth Certificate of Girl Child
- Yellow and Orange Ration Card
- Domicile Certificate
- Income Certificate
- Caste Certificate
- Bank Account Passbook