Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme

Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme

Introduction

• Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme was launched by Government of Punjab in 2011 to balance the sex ratio in the state.
• The Scheme is a great initiative in preventing Female Feticide and to promote better education to girls.
• The Scheme is providing financial assistance to the eligible families time to time so that they are not burdened with the birth of girl child.
• Girls born after 1.1.2011 in the state of Punjab can avail the benefit of the scheme.
• Family of less than annual income of less than 30,000 are eligible for Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme.
• More than 26000 beneficiaries are covered under Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme.

Eligibility

• Parents of the girl should be permanent Resident of Punjab.
• Girls should be born after 1.1.2011.
• Abundant Girls found after 1.1.2011 and are residing in Orphanage and Children Homes in the Punjab State.
• Annual Income of the family should be less than Rs. 30,000.
• Family should be covered under "Atta Dal Scheme".

Benefits

• Financial assistance of Rs.61,000 to the Guardian of Girl Child in different stages up to the age of 18 years.

  Period of Benefit	Age	Amount
  On Birth of Girl Child	0 yrs	Rs.2100
  After Full Immunization	3 yrs	Rs.2100
  On admission to Class - I	6 yrs	Rs.2100
  On admisssion to Class - IX	14 yrs	Rs.2100
  After passing Class - XII	18 yrs	Rs.31000
  From Class I to VI	-	Rs.100 per month
  From Class - VI to XII	-	Rs.200 per month

Documents Required

• Address Proof of Guardian.
• Adhaar Card of Guardian.
• Birth Certificate of Girl Child.
• Income Proof.
• Blue Card.
• Bank account Details.

How to Apply

• To apply for Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme applicant should contact to their nearest District Program Officer (DPO).
• Application Form will be provided by the Concerned DPO.
• Fill up the aplication form and submit all the required documents.
• Verification of the applicant will be done by the concerned authority.
• After verification eligible applicant can avail the benefit of the Scheme.

Features

• Amount of more than 53.75 Cr Rupees has been transfered to the eligible beneficiaries under Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme.
• To continue to avail the benefit of the scheme till the prescribed time it is mandatory for the girl child to get minimum education till class XII.
• The number girls born before 1.1.2011 will not be benefited under this scheme.
• Under this scheme, an amount of Rs. 20,000 will be deposited by Government with L.I.C per girl and L.I.C will further disbursed Rs. 61,000 to the guardian of the child.

Important Links

• Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme Guidelines.
• Department of Social Security and Women & Child Development Website.
• List of District Program Officer.
• Punjab Government Website.

Contact Details

• Department of Social Security and Women & Child Development Helpline Number
  Child Helpline - 1098
  Women's Helpline - 1091