Apki Beti Humari Beti Yojana is an initiative taken by the Haryana State Government towards girl children due to the concerning difference in the ratio of girls to boys and a low female literacy rate in the state. Read on to learn more about the scheme.
Due to the backward thinking of our society, most parents illegally abort the girl child in the foetus only. Most common cases of such crimes are reported from rural parts of India. Hence to spread awareness among familiar people, our government, through various schemes, wants to provide financial aid for uplifting the girl child. The Haryana state government has started Apki Beti Humari Beti Yojana to support the dreams of our girl children by providing them with financial assistance. Connect with Vakilsearch for any legal service related to the scheme.
What are the Benefits of the Scheme?
In this scheme, the Haryana state government will give a sum of ₹ 21,000 on the birth of the first girl child, which will be invested in LIC (Life insurance Corporation) in the name of the first girl child of SC / BPL families and second girl child of family belonging to any caste. At 18 years of age, the girl child would be paid the amount deposited along with applicable interest. This scheme is available for the girl child born after 2015 and registered in Aanganvadi. The additional benefit of the project is on the birth of a second girl child; the government would grant ₹ 5,000 every year for five years to support the education of the girl child. In case of the birth of twins or multiple girls, families are given ₹ 2,500 per girl child every year for five years.
Who is Eligible for this Scheme?
- Parents of the concerned girl child should belong to Haryana. At least one parent, along with the daughter, should be a resident of Haryana.
- Pregnant women should be registered in the nearby Anganwadi.
- The child should be noted at her birth. It is the responsibility of the parents that the girl child should be adequately immunised, and immunisation records can be produced at the time of receiving the payments by the authorities.
- A girl should be registered to the Anganwadi or school as per her age.
- This scheme is available for both rural and urban areas in the whole state of Haryana.
Application Procedure for the Scheme
The guardian/mother/father will have to apply in the prescribed form to get benefits under this scheme. This application form format would be available in the Anganwadi centres or the offices of Child development project officers in rural and urban areas free of cost. In urban areas where the ICDS scheme does not exist, you can obtain the forms from civil surgeons. You can also apply for this scheme online by downloading the state through this website: https://wcdhry.gov.in/schemes-for-children/abhb/.
Documents Required for Making the Application
Before making an application, the applicants should ensure that they have possession of the following documents:
- Identity Proof: PAN Card, Driving License, Voter ID, Aadhar card, etc.
- Address Proof: Valid Passport, Utility Bill, Aadhar card, Property tax bill, etc.
- Income proof or Income Certificate
- Passport size photographs – Recent
- BPL Certificate: To check the financial background of the family.
Conclusion
As the name suggests, Apki Beti Humari Beti Scheme, the government aims to equalise the ratio of girls to boys and improve the condition of a daughter in the family by providing financial assistance to the families. For any legal assistance regarding this scheme, you can contact Vakilsearch.
FAQs
Who is eligible for Apki Beti Humari Beti Yojana?
Any one parent of the girl child should be a resident of Haryana.
Which state government launched this scheme?
The Haryana State government launched this scheme.
What amount would be invested with LIC on the birth of a girl child per the scheme?
₹ 21,000 would be invested with LIC in the name of the girl child and can be withdrawn after the girl attains the age of 18.
Can I get an application form by paying some fees?
No, the application form is free of cost; no charges must be paid.
Which scheme did government merge with Apki Beti Humari Beti Scheme?
The government merged the Ladli scheme into this scheme.
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