Ladli Scheme (Delhi)
Financial security deposit for Delhi's girl children, payable at 18
Government
State Government
Who it’s for
Girl Children
Application mode
In-person via District WCD Office
Processing time
Varies by district.
Deadline / renewal
Apply soon after birth registration; benefit matures/is payable at Class 12 completion or age 18.
What it provides
Financial security scheme for the girl child: government deposits into a fixed instrument at birth/school-entry milestones, payable to the girl on completing Class 12 at age 18.
Benefits breakdown
Who’s eligible
Girl child born in Delhi (or whose family has lived in Delhi for a specified period) on or after 1 January 2008, family income within prescribed limits.
Documents required
- Birth certificate
- Aadhaar card of parents and child
- Income certificate
- Delhi residence proof
- Bank account details
How to apply
In-person / offline
- Visit the Department of Women & Child Development, Delhi, at the local WCD district office
- Submit birth certificate, income and residence proof
- Application verified and processed for the staggered deposit
Helpline
Available on wcd.delhi.gov.in
FAQs
Is there a birth date cut-off?
Yes — the girl generally must be born on or after 1 January 2008; verify exact current cut-off with the Delhi WCD department.
Last verified 31 August 2026