New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced the Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana, a new financial support programme for girls, set to come into effect on April 1, 2026. The scheme will replace the Ladli Yojana (2008) and aims to ensure educational continuity and financial security for girls from low-income families in Delhi.

What is Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana?

The scheme provides long-term financial assistance to girls born into economically weaker families. Under the programme, the Delhi government will deposit a total of ₹56,000 in stages during a girl’s academic journey, which, with accrued interest, is expected to grow to approximately ₹1 lakh. The funds will be credited to the girl’s Aadhaar-linked account, with the final payout available either when she turns 21 or completes graduation/diploma, whichever is earlier.

Phased financial support

The scheme releases funds at key academic milestones:

  • ₹11,000 at birth
  • ₹5,000 on admission to Class 1
  • ₹5,000 each on admission to Classes 6, 9, 10, and 12
  • ₹20,000 after completing graduation or a diploma

This structure is designed to reduce dropout risks and encourage families to support their daughters’ education.

Eligibility Criteria

  • The girl must be born in Delhi
  • The family should have resided in Delhi for at least three years
  • Annual family income not exceeding ₹1 lakh
  • Benefits are limited to two daughters per family
  • Beneficiaries pursuing higher education outside Delhi remain eligible for the final payout

Phasing out the Ladli Yojana

The Ladli Yojana will be discontinued with this new scheme. The government is addressing unclaimed funds from the earlier programme, with efforts underway to release pending amounts.

Broader objective

By linking financial incentives to school enrolment and higher education, the government aims to improve educational retention among girls in low-income families. The programme’s success will depend on timely payments, clear communication with families, and smooth implementation, offering sustained support from birth to graduation and setting girls on a path to financial independence.