Arunachal Pradesh Dulari Kanya Scheme

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

• The Dulari Kanya Scheme is a major welfare scheme of Arunachal Pradesh Government for the welfare of Girl Child.
• It was announced by the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh on 15th of August 2016.
• After its announcement, Dulari Kanya Scheme was officially launched on 3rd of April 2017, across the state.
• Arunachal Pradesh's Department of Health and Family Welfare is the nodal department of this scheme, to oversee its implementation.
• The main objective behind launching the Dulari Kanya Scheme is to encourage institutional delivers in hospitals.
• Additionally, the scheme also plays a very important role in preventing child marriages in the state.
• Initially, the scheme offered benefits of Rs 20,000/-, but the government has recently announced an increase in the benefit amount.
• With the increase in amount, beneficiaries will now receive a total assistance of Rs 50,000/- under Dulari Kanya Scheme.
• The said assistance amount will be provided to each eligible girl child in two ways : -
  • Upon the birth of a girl child, a sum of Rs 30,000/- will be deposited as a fixed deposit in her name.
  • The remaining Rs 20,000/- will be provided when she enrolls in class XI.
• The fixed deposit will only be made if the girl is born in a Government Hospital or Government Recognised Private Hospital.
• Once she turns 18 or passes 10th class, she will be eligible to claim the amount with interest under the Dulari Kanya Scheme.
• From every household, maximum two girl children are eligible to receive scheme benefits.
• Eligible beneficiaries can apply for Arunachal Pradesh Dulari Kanya Scheme through Application Form.
• In case of any query, beneficiaries can contact the scheme nodal department office.

Scheme Benefits

• Under the Dulari Kanya Scheme, the state government provides financial assistance in the following manner : -
  • A newly Born girl child is entitled to financial assistance of Rs 50,000/-
    • Rs 30,000/- as a fixed deposit at institutional birth.
    • Rs 20,000/- on enrolling class 11.
  • Fixed deposit amounts can be withdrawn with interest once the girl turns 18.

Eligibility Requirements

• Beneficiaries who meet the following eligibility criteria are entitled for scheme benefits : -
  • Applicants must be permanent residents of Arunachal Pradesh.
  • Assistance will be provided on the birth of a girl child.
  • Birth of a Girl Child should be in : -
    • Government Hospital.
    • Government Recognised Private Hospital.
  • Only 2 Girl Child per Family are Eligible.

Required Documents

• Beneficiaries must produce the following documents when applying for the AP Dulari Kanya Scheme : -
  • Domicile of Arunachal Pradesh.
  • Birth Certificate of Girl Child.
  • MCP Card.
  • Delivery/ Discharge Certificate.
  • Aadhar Card of Girl Child.
  • Aadhar Card of Parents.
  • Mobile Number.
  • Caste Certificate. (If Applicable)
  • 2 Group Photos of Girl a Child with Parents.
  • Class XI Admission Slip

Steps to Apply

• Eligible beneficiaries can apply for the Dulari Kanya Scheme through Application Form.
• Collect the Application Form of Dulari Kanya Scheme from the office of Medical Officer In Charge or Medical Superintendent of our area.
• Fill the Application Form and Attach all the required documents.
• Submit the Application Form in the same office.
• Medical Office Incharge or Medical Superintendent will verify the Application Form and all the Documents.
• After successful verification, form will be forwarded to the office of District Medical Officer for further process.
• Once verified by the office of District Medical Officer, the financial assistance will be transferred in the name of Girl Child as a fixed deposit.

How to Claim Maturity Amount Under Dulari Kanya Scheme

• Girl can claim the Dulari Kanya Scheme fixed deposit maturity amount only after she attains the age of 18 and passes the minimum class 10th exam.
• Meanwhile, the remaining 20,000/- will be provided via DBT once she enrolled in class XI.
• Maturity Amount can be claimed through Application Form.
• Application Form will be available free of cost in the office of District Medical Officer.
• Fill the Application Form properly.
• The following documents will be required to claim the maturity amount under Arunachal Pradesh Dulari Kanya Scheme :-
  • 10th Marksheet.
  • 10th Passing Certificate.
  • Aadhar Card.
  • Self Declaration of being Unmarried.
  • Bank Passbook First Page Copy.
  • Withdrawal Form.
• Submit the Duly Filled Application Form attached with all the required documents in the Office of District Medical Officer.
• Application Form and Documents will be scrutinized by the concerned officer.
• Once the application is accepted, the financial amount will be handed over to the beneficiary girl.

Relevant Links

• Arunachal Department of Health and Family Welfare Portal.
• Arunachal Pradesh Dulari Kanya Scheme Guidelines.

Contact Information

• For any query related to the scheme, beneficiaries must contact the nodal authority office.
• Department of Health and Family Welfare, Arunachal Pradesh,
  Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh, 791110.