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Vahli Dikri Yojana

Up to Rs 1.1-1.25 lakh for Gujarat's girl children across 3 stages

Government

State Government

Who it’s for

Girl Children (from birth)

Application mode

Online (e-Samaj Kalyan portal)

Processing time

A few weeks per instalment claim after verification.

Deadline / renewal

Register soon after birth; subsequent instalments claimed at Class 9 entry and age 18.

What it provides

Staggered financial assistance (total up to Rs 1.1-1.25 lakh) to a girl child at school entry, class 9 entry and on turning 18 (for higher education/marriage), to improve the sex ratio and reduce girl-child dropout.

Benefits breakdown

School entry (Class 1)Rs 4,000On enrolment
Class 9 entryRs 6,000On enrolment
Turning 18 (higher education/marriage)Rs 1,00,000 (approx., total benefit around Rs 1.1-1.25 lakh combined)On turning 18, for higher education or marriage expenses

Who’s eligible

Girl child born in Gujarat on/after 2 August 2019, family annual income up to Rs 2 lakh, up to two girls per family eligible.

Documents required

  • Birth certificate
  • Aadhaar card of parents and child
  • Income certificate
  • Residence proof
  • Bank account details

How to apply

Online

  1. Visit esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in
  2. Register/log in and select the Vahli Dikri Yojana application
  3. Fill personal, family income and bank details
  4. Upload birth certificate and income proof
  5. Submit; application is verified by the district Women & Child Development office
  6. Return to claim subsequent instalments at Class 9 entry and age 18

Helpline

Available on esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in

FAQs

Is there a cut-off birth date?

Yes — the girl must be born on or after 2 August 2019 to be eligible.

Last verified 31 August 2026