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The cost of educating daughters often becomes a major concern for many families. Frequently, girls are forced to drop out of school due to a lack of funds. Addressing this issue, the Delhi government has launched the 'Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana.' The scheme aims to provide financial support to daughters from birth through higher education, ensuring their studies continue without interruption. If your daughter meets the scheme's eligibility criteria, she can receive financial assistance from the government at various stages of her education.

**Which families are eligible?**

Benefits under this scheme are available only to families who have been residing in Delhi for at least three years. The family's annual income must not exceed ₹1.20 lakh. The daughter must have been born in Delhi and be enrolled in a government or recognized school, college, or university. A maximum of two daughters per family can avail of the benefits of this scheme. Additionally, the daughter must not be married before the age of 18.

**When can registration be done?**

Registration for the scheme is possible not only at birth but also at various educational milestones. Applications can be submitted within one year of birth; at the time of admission to classes 1, 6, 9, and 11; upon admission to an ITI or polytechnic after class 10; and when starting graduation or a diploma course after class 12. Students pursuing further studies or professional courses can also benefit from this scheme.

**How ​​to apply?**

Applications for this scheme must be submitted entirely online; the Delhi government has launched a dedicated portal for this purpose. For those facing difficulties with the online application process, assistance centers set up by the Department of Women and Child Development are available in every district. These centers provide help with registration, document submission, and other related needs. The government states that the scheme aims to keep daughters from economically weaker families engaged in education. Furthermore, the scheme helps discourage early marriage and empowers girls to become self-reliant. It is hoped that this will enable a greater number of girls to complete their school and college education.

If your daughter meets the eligibility criteria for this scheme, registering on time could be beneficial. Keep the necessary documents ready in advance and stay updated by checking the government website for the application deadline and other announcements.