Delhi Ladli Scheme Replaced by Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana 2026

Delhi Ladli Scheme: Delhi Ladli Yojana was a girl child scheme of the Delhi government that started on 1 January 2008. It gave financial support to girls in the form of term deposits, linked to their education from birth up to senior secondary level. The scheme has now been replaced by Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana, which came into force on 1 April 2026.

Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana is the new girl child scheme of the Delhi government. It gives a much higher financial support to girls, from birth till they complete graduation. The old Ladli Scheme was discontinued on 31 March 2026. From 1 April 2026, all new applications are being taken under the new scheme. Pending amounts of old Ladli beneficiaries are being cleared by the government.

What is Delhi Ladli Scheme

Delhi government started Ladli Scheme on 1 January 2008 to end discrimination against girls and to improve the sex ratio. The scheme linked financial support with the education of the girl child. It encouraged parents to do birth registration of girls and reduced the dropout rate of girls from schools.

The scheme was run by the Department of Women and Child Development (WCD) with support from the Directorate of Education, MCD and NDMC. SBI Life Insurance Company was the fund manager of the scheme. The amount was deposited in the name of the girl child and managed till she reached 18 years of age and passed Class X or took admission in Class XII.

Detail	Information
Scheme Name	Delhi Ladli Scheme (now replaced)
Replaced By	Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana
Old Scheme Started	1 January 2008
Old Scheme Discontinued	31 March 2026
New Scheme Effective From	1 April 2026
New Scheme Deposit	Rs. 61,000 (grows to about Rs. 1.20 to 1.25 lakh)
Implementing Department	Women and Child Development (WCD), Govt of Delhi
Official Website	wcd.delhi.gov.in

Delhi Ladli Yojana Application Form PDF Download

The prescribed application forms of the old Ladli Scheme could be obtained from the District Women and Child Development Officer, WCD, Govt of Delhi or from government recognized schools. The Delhi Ladli Yojana application form PDF is given below for reference:

Note that this form is for the old Ladli Scheme only. New applications are now taken online under Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana through the official portal. For the latest process, check the Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana details.

Eligibility Criteria for Delhi Ladli Scheme

To become eligible under the old Delhi Ladli Scheme, candidates had to meet the conditions given below:

• Girl should be born in Delhi as shown by the birth certificate issued by the Registrar (Births and Deaths), MCD or NDMC.
• The applicant must be a resident of the National Capital Territory of Delhi for at least three years before the date of birth of the girl child.
• Annual family income should not exceed Rs. 1 lakh.
• If the girl is school going, her school must be recognized by Delhi Govt, MCD or NDMC.
• Benefit of the scheme was limited to two surviving girls per family.

Under the new Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana, the family income limit has been raised to Rs. 1.20 lakh per year, so more families can now qualify.

Delhi Ladli Yojana Documents Required

Before applying under the old Ladli Scheme, candidates had to keep the following documents ready:

• Three years residence proof in Delhi before registration.
• Income certificate or affidavit showing annual income of the family.
• Birth certificate of the girl child issued by the Registrar of MCD or NDMC.
• Group photo of parents with the girl child.
• Caste certificate in case of SC, ST or OBC.
• Copy of Aadhaar Card of the parents and the child, if available.

Delhi Ladli Yojana Apply Process

The old Delhi Ladli Yojana apply process included registration at the district office or at schools, and the renewal process at schools. These processes are described below for reference.

Ladli Yojana Registration at District Offices

The Ladli Scheme registration process at district offices is given in the image below:

Ladli Yojana Registration at Schools

The Ladli Yojana registration process at schools is given in the image below:

Ladli Scheme Renewal Process at Schools

The Ladli Yojana renewal process at schools is given in the image below:

How Can You Check Delhi Ladli Scheme Status Online

Under the old Ladli Scheme, the status of applications could be checked on the SBI Life portal. The page to check Delhi Ladli Yojana status online appeared as shown below:

For the new Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana, the whole process is online and digital. Families do not need to visit any government office. The application and payments are handled through the official portal, and the status can be tracked online with the tracking ID generated after submission.

Financial Assistance under Delhi Ladli Yojana

Under the old scheme, financial support in the name of eligible girls was given at the following stages:

S. No.	Stage of Financial Assistance	Amount (in Rs.)
1.	For Institutional Delivery	11000 (provided the girl is born in the last one year)
2.	For Delivery at Home	10000 (provided the girl is born in the last one year)
3.	On admission in Class 1st	5000
4.	On admission in Class 6th	5000
5.	On admission in Class 9th	5000
6.	On passing Class 10th	5000
7.	On admission in Class 12th	5000

Under the new Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana, the government deposits Rs. 61,000 in stages from birth to graduation. With interest, the amount grows to about Rs. 1.20 to 1.25 lakh when the girl completes her graduation. The new scheme gives Rs. 11,000 at birth, Rs. 5,000 each at Class 1, 6, 9, passing Class 10 and Class 12 admission, and Rs. 20,000 on completing diploma or graduation.

Delhi Ladli Yojana Implementation

Financial arrangements for the old Ladli Scheme were made with SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd and the State Bank of India. The amount was sanctioned in the name of the girl child and deposited with SBI Life, which managed it till the girl reached 18 years and passed Class X or took admission in Class XII. The amount was kept as a fixed deposit in the name of the girl and redeemed with interest when the child reached 18 and passed the Xth or XIIth class as a regular student.

Maturity Claim Process for Delhi Ladli Yojana

The maturity claim process under the old Ladli Scheme is given below:

• Girls registered under the scheme filed a maturity claim after passing 10th standard if they were 18 years old, or after passing 12th standard.
• Students had to submit an application along with the acknowledgement letter received from SBI Life, residential address, mark sheet of 10th or 12th, a copy of the bank passbook showing the account number, and mobile or landline number.
• Beneficiary girls were required to open a zero balance saving account with the State Bank of India by showing the acknowledgement letter received from the bank.

Delhi Ladli Scheme Helpline Number

For more details, visit the official website at wcd.delhi.gov.in or contact the toll free number given below:

SBI Toll Free Number: 1800229090
Delhi Ladli Yojana: 011-23381892