Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana (Delhi)
At birth₹11,000
Total depositUp to ₹56,000
At maturityMore than ₹1 lakh (with interest)
Income limit₹1.20 lakh a year
⚠️ Based on an April 2026 news report. The portal name and document list were not in it, so confirm on the department's official site.
What is the scheme?
Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana is a Delhi Government scheme for girls, said to have replaced the old Ladli scheme. Money is deposited in stages from the girl's birth to graduation.
Key benefits
- ₹11,000 at birth
- ₹5,000 each on admission to Class 1, 6, 9 and 12, and on passing Class 10
- ₹20,000 in stages during graduation/diploma
- Total deposit up to ₹56,000, more than ₹1 lakh at maturity with interest (per reports)
- Money goes to an Aadhaar-linked bank account
Eligibility – who can apply
- Girl born in Delhi
- Family has lived in Delhi for at least 3 years
- Annual family income below ₹1.20 lakh
- A maximum of two daughters in the family
Who is not eligible / things to note
- Families above the income limit
- More than two daughters
- Girls who do not complete the education stages (money may go back to the government, per reports)
Documents required
- Girl's birth certificate
- Aadhaar card
- Proof of Delhi residence
- Income proof
- Bank account details
How to apply (step by step)
- Register within one year of birth or at admission to Class 1, 6, 9, 11 or a graduation/diploma course
- The process is said to be online; see the Delhi Government's official site for the portal and the document list
- After verification the money comes in stages
Frequently asked questions
How much money is given in total?
Per reports, up to ₹56,000 deposited in stages and more than ₹1 lakh at maturity with interest.
What happened to the old Ladli scheme?
Reports say the Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana replaced it. Ask the department about rules for old beneficiaries.
When should I apply?
Within a year of birth or at school/college admission.
Beware: Do not pay any agent or website in the name of applying for a government scheme. Applying on the official portal is generally free. Do not share OTP, PIN or confidential bank details with anyone.