Vahli Dikri Yojana’ launched to save Gujarat’s daughters. The state in the budget on Tuesday allocated Rs 133 crore for the scheme, under which Rs 1 lakh will be provided to first and second daughters of a family on attaining 18 years of age, for their wedding or higher education. The DyCM told the state assembly house that the scheme, the first-ofits-kind by the Gujarat government, will help prevent female foeticide, promote education of girls, and provide a substantial sum to fund the the higher education and weddings of girls.
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Gujarat Vahli Dikri Yojana Form, Eligibility And Benefits
Sociologist Gaurang Jani said that government giving cash incentives for education of girls was good, but giving Rs 1 lakh for weddings at 18 years would incentivize parents to marry off their daughters, rather than allowing them to pursue a college education.
Gujarat Vahli Dikri Yojana In Gujarati
Gujarat Vahali Dikri Yojana Eligibility
1.Only Permanent Residents of Gujarat are Eligible
- This Scheme is valid for First Three Girl Childs Per Family
- Annual Income of the family must not exceed Rs. 2 Lakhs
Gujarat Vahli Dikri Yojana Form (અરજીફોર્મ): View / Download Form
Gujarat Vahli Dikri Yojana Sogandhnamu/Affidevit: View / Download સોગંદનામું (એફીડેવીટ)
Gujarat Vahli Dikri Yojana Benefits
- Once the Girl Child Enters Class 1, Financial Assistance of Rs. 4000 Will be Given
- After Entering Class 9 the Girl child gets financial assistance of Rs. 6000
- 3.Upon Attaining age of 18 years, the State Government will transfer Rs. 1 Lakh to the beneficiary for Higher Education & Marriage