Punjab Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme

Punjab Government started the Bebe Nanki Ladli Beti Kalyan Scheme in the year 2011 with an objective to improve the girl child sex ratio in the State. Rs. 81,000/- in a phased manner from the birth of a girl child till she attains the age of 18 years will be provided under this scheme. Read here to get full details of the scheme.

Introduction of Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme: A Brief Insight

• Every State Government of India will provide financial assistance at the time of birth of a girl child for their welfare.
• Same like the Government of Punjab also has a major welfare scheme named “Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme”.
• It was started in the year 2011.
• The main objective behind launching Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme is :-
  • To Decrease the Infant Mortality Rate.
  • To Stop the Fetus Killing of Girl Child in the Mother’s Womb.
  • To help the Girl Child financially in her studies.
  • To Encourage Girls to Pursue Higher Education.
• This scheme is also known as “ਬੇਬੇ ਨਾਨਕੀ ਲਾਡਲੀ ਬੇਟੀ ਕਲਿਆਣ ਸਕੀਮ”.
• Punjab Government’s Department of Social Security and Women & Child Development is the Nodal Department of this scheme.
• Financial Assistance of Rs. 81,000/- will be provided to beneficiaries under Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme in different stages.
• Financial Assistance distributed under Punjab Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme in detail is as follows :-
  • Rs. 20,000/- from Rs. 81,000/- will be fixed deposited by LIC in the name of girl child at the time of her birth.
  • This amount of Rs. 20,000/- will be claimed only after the Girl has passed Class 12^th and attained the age of 18 years.
  • Remaining Amount of Rs. 61,000/- will be provided directly in the bank account of the beneficiary in different stages.
  • Rs. 2,100/- will be provided to the parents at the time of birth of a girl child.
  • Another Rs. 2,100/- will be provided to beneficiaries when the girl child attains the age of 3 years and is fully immunized with all vaccines.
  • Rs. 2,100/- will again be given to beneficiaries when the girl child takes admission in Class 1^st at the age of 6 years.
  • Rs. 7,200/- at the rate of Rs. 100/- per month will be provided to the girl child from the date of taking admission in Class 1^st till the date of passing Class 6^th.
  • Rs. 14,400/- at the rate of 200/- per month will be provided to the girl child from the date of taking admission in Class 7^th till the date of passing Class 12^th.
  • Rs. 2,100/- will be provided when the girl child takes admission in Class 9^th.
  • And the final amount of Rs. 31,000/- will be provided to girl child when she passes class 12^th and attains the age of 18 years.
• Only those Girl children are eligible to avail the financial assistance who are born after 1^st January 2011.
• The financial assistance will stop immediately if girl child drops out of school for any possible reason.
• The Annual Family Income of the Girl Child Family should not be more than Rs. 30,000/-.
• Blue Card is necessary to avail the benefit of Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme as it works as an Income Certificate.
• Eligible Beneficiaries can apply for Financial Assistance under Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme by filling the Application Form available at the office of the District Program Officer.

Benefits Provided to Eligible Beneficiaries

• The following financial assistance will be provided by the Government of Punjab to the beneficiaries under Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme :-
  

  A Total of Rs. 81,000/- (Eighty Thousand Rupees Only) will be given to beneficiaries in different stages. Financial Assistance provided in different stages under Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme are as follows :- Stage of Assistance Amount of Assistance At the Time of girl child’s Birth Rs. 20,000/- will be Fixed Deposited by LIC in the Name of Girl Child. Rs. 2,100/- will be directly paid to the beneficiary. When the Girl Child is Fully Immunized Rs. 2,100/- When a Girl Child takes Admission in Class 1st Rs. 2,100/- From Class 1st to Class 6th Rs. 7,200/- (Rs. 100/- per Month) From Class 7th to Class 12th Rs. 14,400/- (Rs. 200/- per Month) When a Girl Child takes Admission in Class 9th Rs. 2,100/- When a Girl Child passes Class 12th and attains the Age of 18 Years Rs. 31,000/- Total Rs. 81,000/-

Eligibility Conditions Required to be Fulfilled

• The following eligibility is required to avail the benefit of financial assistance under Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme :-
  

  Girls Parents should be Permanent residents of Punjab. Girl Child should be born after 01.01.2011. Orphan Girls found abundant after 01.01.2011 are also eligible. The Annual Family Income of Girl Parents should not be more than Rs. 30,000/-. Family of a Girl Child should be a holder of a Blue Card.

Documents Required to be Attached

• The following documents is mandatorily required to avail the benefit of financial assistance under Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme of the Punjab Government:-
  

  Domicile/ Residence Proof of Punjab. Blue Card issued by the Food and Supply Department. Girl’s Birth Certificate. Details of Bank Account. Aadhar Card of Girl Child. Aadhar Card of the Parents of the Girl.

How Beneficiaries Can Apply to Avail the Benefit of this Scheme

• The only way to apply for the Punjab Government’s Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme is through an Offline Application Form.
• The Application Form of Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme is available free of cost from the below-mentioned offices :-
  • Office of District Program Officer.
  • District Office of Punjab Women & Child Development Department.
• Fill the Application Form correctly and attach the documents mentioned below with the application form :-
  • Residence Proof or Domicile of Punjab.
  • Aadhar Card of Parents and Girl Child.
  • Copy of Bank Passbook.
  • Birth Certificate of a Girl.
  • Copy of Blue Card of Family.
• Submit the Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme Application Form along with the above-mentioned documents in the same office where the application form was collected.
• Application Form and Documents will be scrutinized by the District Program Officers of the concerned District.
• After verification, the application will be forwarded to the department for further approval.
• Financial Assistance under the Punjab Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme will be transferred in the given bank account of beneficiaries according to the set stages of the scheme.

Important Links Available

• Website of Punjab Department of Social Security and Women & Child Development.
• Punjab District Program Office Contact Numbers.
• Guidelines of Punjab Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme.

Contact Details in Case of Help Needed

• Contact Number of Punjab Department of Social Security and Women & Child Development :-
  • 0172-2608746.
  • 0172-2602726.
• Contact Email of Punjab Department of Social Security and Women & Child Development :- dsswcd@punjab.gov.in.
• Address of Punjab Department of Social Security and Women & Child Development :-
  SCO: 102-103, Sector 34A,
  Behind Peccadilly Mall,
  Chandigarh.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Punjab Government’s Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme?
  -It is a financial assistance scheme launched in the year 2011 to support the welfare of girl children and improve the girl child sex ratio in Punjab.
• How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
  -A total of Rs. 81,000/- is provided in phased installments from the birth of the girl child until she turns 18 years old.
• Who is responsible for implementing this scheme?
  -The Department of Social Security and Women & Child Development of the Punjab Government is the implementing department of this scheme.
• What is the eligibility criteria for availing benefits under the scheme?
  -Girl child must be born after 01.01.2011, her family must have an annual income below Rs. 30,000/-, and they should possess a Blue Card.
• Are orphan girls eligible under this scheme?
  -Yes, orphan girls found abandoned after 01.01.2011 are also eligible to apply for this scheme.
• What is the first stage of financial assistance provided under the scheme?
  -Rs. 20,000/- is fixed deposit in the name of the girl at birth, and Rs. 2,100/- is given to the parents.
• What benefits are provided during the schooling years of the girl child?
  -Monthly assistance is given from Class 1st to 12th, along with additional installments at the time of school admission and progression.
• When will the final installment of Rs. 31,000/- be given?
  -When the girl passes Class 12th and attains the age of 18 years.
• Can benefits continue if the girl drops out of school?
  -No, benefits will be stopped immediately if the girl child discontinues her education.
• What documents are required to apply for the scheme?
  -Domicile proof, Blue Card, birth certificate, Aadhaar cards of the girl and parents, and bank account details are required.
• How can beneficiaries apply for this scheme?
  -By filling out the offline application form available at the office of the District Program Officer or the Women & Child Development Department.
• Is the application form available online?
  -No, the application form is only available offline and free of cost from designated government offices.
• Who to contact for help or more information about the scheme?
  -You can contact 0172-2608746 or email at dsswcd@punjab.gov.in for assistance regarding the scheme.

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