Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana: The Delhi government has launched a new and unique scheme—the Chief Minister's Kanya Yojana—to facilitate girls' education and help girls from economically disadvantaged families advance. This scheme has been upgraded and restructured by the old "Ladli Yojana" of 2008. Now, it supports education from birth to graduation or diploma. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced this scheme on February 10, 2026, and stated that it is very close to her heart. It is the government's investment in the future of Delhi's daughters. So, let's find out what this scheme is and who can benefit from it.

What is the main objective of the scheme?
The objective of this scheme is to ensure that no girl in Delhi has to drop out of school due to financial constraints. The government creates a long-term savings fund in the daughter's name. Periodic deposits are made into this fund, which grows with interest. Upon completion of a significant educational milestone, this amount is transferred directly to the daughter's Aadhaar-linked bank account.

How much assistance will be provided, and how will the amount increase?
Under the scheme, a girl will receive financial assistance of up to ₹56,000. This amount is deposited at different stages. With interest, this amount grows to over ₹1 lakh upon maturity.

When and how much will the money be deposited?
At the birth of a girl: ₹11,000
On admission to classes 1, 6, 9, 10, and 12: ₹5,000 each time
On completion of graduation or professional diploma: ₹20,000
This amount is transferred at different stages and increases with interest.
Which girls can participate in this scheme?

This scheme is for girls living in Delhi. The main eligibility criteria are:
The girl must have been born in Delhi.
The family must have been living in Delhi for at least three years.

The family's annual income must not exceed ₹1.20 lakh.

Only two living girls in a family will be eligible for the benefit.

Registration for a girl under the scheme can be done within one year of her birth, or at the time of admission to classes 1, 6, 9, or 11, or at the time of graduation/diploma.

When will the scheme's benefit be available?

A girl receives this money at two main stages:

Upon passing 12th grade and attaining the age of 18.

Upon completing graduation or a diploma and attaining the age of 21.

What happens if a girl marries early or drops out of school?

The scheme's rules are very strict. If a girl marries before the age of 18 or does not complete the required educational milestones, such as passing 12th grade, the scheme's benefits cease. The government's goal is to prevent girls from marrying early and to complete their education.

What's new and special about the scheme?
The total assistance under the old Ladli Scheme was up to ₹36,000 and was limited to senior secondary education. Now, it has been extended to graduation and professional diplomas.

Delhi girls studying in universities/colleges across India recognized by the UGC or other statutory bodies can also benefit.

Several conditions have been eased for vulnerable girls living in government-run child care institutions.

The entire process will be online. Applications and payments can be made from home. There will be no need to visit government offices.

Old unclaimed funds are now reaching daughters.
The Chief Minister said that after the BJP government came to power, it was discovered that ₹190 crore remained unclaimed in more than 1.86 lakh accounts under the old Ladli Scheme. In 2025, ₹90 crore was disbursed to 30,000 beneficiaries. ₹100 crore will soon be released to an additional 41,000 beneficiaries. A total of ₹190 crore is now reaching the rightful beneficiaries. This scheme provides strong financial and educational support for Delhi's daughters. If you live in Delhi and have an eligible daughter, please learn about this scheme and register. This scheme will give wings to daughters' dreams.

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