Gujarat Vahli Dikri Yojana 2026 - Application Form, Eligibility and Rs 1.10 Lakh Benefit for Daughters

Gujarat government is running Vahli Dikri Yojana (Dear Daughter Scheme) for girl children of the state, and the scheme is still open for applications in 2026. Under this scheme, the state government gives a total financial support of Rs. 1,10,000 to the first two daughters of a family, paid out in three parts as the girl grows up. People can fill the Vahli Dikri Yojana registration form at their local Anganwadi Kendra or Gram Panchayat office to get this support.

Gujarat started this scheme on 2 August 2019 to improve the sex ratio in the state and to cut down school dropouts among girls. Any girl child born on or after this date is eligible. The money is meant to be used for schooling, higher education, or the girl's wedding once she turns 18.

Gujarat Vahli Dikri Yojana Application Form

Vahli Dikri Yojana does not have a separate online portal of its own. Applicants need to collect the application form from the nearest Anganwadi Kendra or Gram Panchayat office and submit it there itself along with the required documents. The Department of Women and Child Development, Gujarat is the nodal department for this scheme, and its official website carries the latest guidelines and the application form.

STEP 1 - Collect the Vahli Dikri Yojana application form from your Anganwadi Kendra or the Gram Panchayat office in your area. The form can also be downloaded from the official WCD Gujarat website.

STEP 2 - Fill in the details of the girl child, parents, and family income correctly, and attach all the required documents listed below with the form.

STEP 3 - Submit the filled form at the same office from where it was collected. The officials there will check the form and documents.

STEP 4 - Once the application is approved, the eligible family gets an SMS update, and the benefit amount is sent directly to the girl's bank account at the applicable stage.

Documents Required for Vahli Dikri Yojana

Keep these documents ready before applying, as the office will ask for them along with the filled application form:

• Domicile certificate or residence proof showing the family lives in Gujarat.
• Aadhaar card of the girl child and parents.
• Birth certificate of the girl child as proof of her date of birth.
• Income certificate showing the family's annual income is below Rs. 2 lakh.
• Bank account passbook copy of the girl child or parent for the benefit transfer.
• Passport size photographs and a signed affidavit as asked in the form.

Vahli Dikri Yojana Eligibility Criteria

Gujarat Vahli Dikri Yojana aims to improve the birth rate of girls and strengthen their standing in society. Applicants must meet the following conditions to get the benefit:

• Applicant must be a permanent resident of Gujarat state.
• Girl child must be born on or after 2 August 2019.
• Family's annual income should be below Rs. 2 lakh.
• Benefit is available only for the first two girl children in a family.

Amount Given Under Vahli Dikri Yojana

Total support of Rs. 1,10,000 is given to eligible girls in three parts, tied to schooling milestones and the age of 18 years:

Scheme highlights are given below for quick reference.

Vahli Dikri Yojana in Gujarat Budget

Gujarat had set aside a provision of around Rs. 80 crore for Vahli Dikri Yojana in its 2022-23 state budget, meant to fund LIC premiums and assistance for girl children under the scheme. No separate reduction or closure of the scheme has been announced since, and it continues to run through the Women and Child Development Department in 2026.

Similar Schemes for Girl Child in Other States

Many other states run similar schemes to support girl children:

1. Rajasthan - Rajshree Yojana (2016)
2. Maharashtra - Majhi Kanya Bhagyashree (2016)
3. West Bengal - Kanyashree Prakalpa (2013)
4. Haryana - Ladli Scheme (2015)
5. Karnataka - Bhagyashree Scheme
6. Madhya Pradesh - Ladli Laxmi Yojana (2006)

This scheme works to prevent female foeticide, keep girls in school, and build a fund for their higher education and wedding expenses.

FAQ's

Is Vahli Dikri Yojana still running in 2026?

Yes, the scheme is active and Gujarat families can still apply for eligible girl children through their local Anganwadi Kendra or Gram Panchayat office.

Can a third daughter get benefit under this scheme?

No. Vahli Dikri Yojana benefit is limited to the first two girl children of a family only.

Is there an online application option for this scheme?

No separate online portal is available for Vahli Dikri Yojana. Applications are submitted offline at the Anganwadi Kendra or Gram Panchayat office.

WCD Department Allocation in Gujarat Budget 2022-23: https://financedepartment.gujarat.gov.in/Documents/Bud-Eng11472022-3-3_990.pdf