Chief Minister Rekha Gupta made headlines by inaugurating the ‘Delhi Lakhpati Beti Yojana’, a revamped welfare program designed to fortify the educational and financial prospects of girls from economically weaker sections. This modern iteration of the 2008 Ladli Yojana addresses longstanding gaps in girl child support, with a focus on sustained investment.
At its launch, Gupta highlighted the scheme’s preventive approach against education discontinuation amid financial hardships. Beneficiaries receive up to Rs 56,000 from the state, accumulated through milestone-based deposits spanning infancy to tertiary education. The matured amount transfers seamlessly to the girl’s personal bank account via Aadhaar.
Key eligibility includes Delhi-born girls from families with three-plus years residency and income under Rs 1.2 lakh per year. Limited to two girls per household, registration aligns with life stages: post-birth, Class 1 admission, Class 6, 9, 11 entry, or college enrollment.
Expressing emotional investment, the CM noted, ‘This embodies our dedication to every Delhi daughter reaching her zenith.’ The program transcends mere aid, cultivating habits of saving and goal achievement.
With Delhi’s girl child enrollment rates under scrutiny, this scheme could prove pivotal. Early projections suggest it will benefit lakhs of families, enhancing enrollment persistence and future employability. As the city embraces progressive policies, Lakhpati Beti Yojana emerges as a cornerstone for inclusive growth.