Just Passed Class 10? Delhi's 'Ladli' Daughters Set to Become Lakhpatis — Here's How the Scheme Works

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the Class 10 and 12 results, and for thousands of girls in Delhi, this success marks more than just academic achievement—it could make them 'lakhpatis'. Thanks to the Delhi Ladli Scheme, girls who clear their Class 10 exams are eligible for a financial reward that can accumulate to over ₹1 lakh by the time they turn 18.

What Is the Delhi Ladli Scheme?

Launched in 2008 by the Delhi Government, the Delhi Ladli Yojana is aimed at:

• Promoting the education of girls

• Improving the girl child sex ratio

• Providing financial support to families for a girl child’s development

The scheme provides financial assistance in seven stages, starting from the girl’s birth up to her enrollment in Class 12. The sixth and most crucial stage is when a girl passes Class 10. At this stage, she becomes eligible to receive at least ₹30,000, and if she continues her education by enrolling in Class 12, the total amount increases to ₹35,000—excluding interest.

How the Fund Grows to ₹1 Lakh

While the total direct benefit from the government adds up to ₹35,000, the amount is deposited in an account with interest. By the time the girl turns 18, the accumulated interest can push the total corpus well beyond ₹1 lakh. The funds are released in the name of the girl child and can be withdrawn once she turns 18, subject to conditions like completing Class 10 or 12.

Payment Structure of the Scheme

Here's how the Ladli Scheme distributes funds across stages:

• At Birth (in a hospital): ₹11,000

• At Admission in Class 1: ₹5,000

• At Admission in Class 6: ₹5,000

• At Admission in Class 9: ₹5,000

• After Passing Class 10: ₹5,000

• At Admission in Class 12: ₹5,000

This totals ₹36,000 as the principal amount. When kept in a long-term account, such as a fixed deposit, this amount accrues significant interest over the years.

Who Can Apply?

The Delhi Ladli Scheme is available to:

• Girls born in Delhi

• Families with an annual income of less than ₹1 lakh

• Parents who are permanent residents of Delhi for at least 3 years

• The girl must be enrolled in a government or government-aided school.

How to Apply?

Eligible families must register their daughters at birth or during school admissions at any of the defined benefit stages. Applications can be submitted through:

• District offices of the Department of Women & Child Development, Delhi

• Government schools affiliated with the scheme

• Official website (when online application windows are open)

Why Is This Important?

Many families drop girls out of school after Class 10 due to financial constraints. The Ladli Scheme helps reduce this dropout rate by providing a financial incentive to continue education, empowering girls both educationally and economically.

Final Words

The Delhi government’s Ladli Scheme is not just a financial scheme—it's a long-term investment in the future of the girl child. As the Class 10 results are out, now is the time for eligible families to ensure their daughters receive the benefits they’ve earned.

For detailed information, families are encouraged to contact the Department of Women and Child Development, Delhi, or visit their official portal.