Tamil Nadu government is running Chief Minister's Girl Child Protection Scheme-II to help families with girl children. Under this scheme, a fixed deposit of Rs 25,000 is made for each of the two girl children, and an annual incentive of Rs 1,800 is paid from the 6th year of the deposit.
This scheme stays active in Tamil Nadu and registration is open for eligible families. The Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu manages it, aiming to promote girl child education, encourage small family norms, improve the child sex ratio, and discourage discrimination against girl children.
Chief Minister's Girl Child Protection Scheme-II
The scheme helps poor families by giving them financial support for their girl children. A fixed deposit is opened in the name of each eligible girl child, and the matured amount with interest is given when the girl turns 18. But there is one condition - the girl child must appear for the 10th standard public examination to get the full benefit.
Eligible families get a fixed deposit of Rs 25,000 for each of their two girl children. The deposit stays in place for years, and the family gets an annual incentive of Rs 1,800 from the 6th year onwards. When the girl child reaches 18 years of age, she receives the full matured amount along with the accrued interest.
The scheme is run by the Tamil Nadu Power Finance and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited, which handles the fixed deposits. The interest is calculated based on the rates set by this corporation for each girl child under the scheme.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Chief Minister's Girl Child Protection Scheme-II |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Beneficiary State | Tamil Nadu |
| Category | Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment |
| Benefit Type | Cash |
| Nodal Department | Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment |
| Deposit Amount | Rs 25,000 per girl child |
| Annual Incentive | Rs 1,800 from 6th year |
| Maturity Age | 18 years |
| Annual Income Limit | Rs 72,000 |
| Application Mode | Through Common Service Center (CSC) |
The scheme is available for families in Tamil Nadu who meet the below conditions. Read on to find out if your family qualifies for this support.
The following criteria must be met for a family to be eligible for the assistance under Chief Minister's Girl Child Protection Scheme-II:
- The family must have only two girl children and no male child. Adopting a male child in the future is not allowed under the scheme.
- One of the parents must have undergone sterilization before turning 40 years old, as a measure to promote small family norms.
- The total annual family income should not exceed Rs 72,000, ensuring the help reaches economically weaker households.
Besides the above, the family must be a resident of Tamil Nadu. Either the parents or grandparents should be a native of Tamil Nadu by birth, or have been a continuous resident of the state for at least ten years at the time of applying. Girl children of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees living in camps within Tamil Nadu are also eligible.
The application for the scheme is done through Common Service Centers (CSCs). You must submit the application before the second girl child turns 3 years old. Make sure you have been a domicile of Tamil Nadu for at least 10 years when applying.
Application Process
STEP 1 - Gather all the required documents before you visit a CSC. These include the birth certificate of the girl child, the income certificate from the Taluk Office, the sterilization certificate, the Aadhaar card of the parents, and the rest of the documents listed below.
STEP 2 - Visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC). You can find the nearest CSC by visiting https://tnega.tn.gov.in/csclocation. Complete the mandatory biometric verification at the CSC for identity confirmation.
STEP 3 - Fill out the application form carefully at the CSC, making sure all mandatory fields are completed. Upload copies of all the required documents, including the Aadhaar card which is mandatory for applying to all Tamil Nadu government welfare schemes.
STEP 4 - Collect the submission receipt or acknowledgment from the CSC. This receipt should include your unique identification number and the date and time of application submission. Keep it safely for future reference.
Documents Required
Please keep the following documents ready before you apply for the scheme:
- Birth Certificate issued by Corporation, Taluk, or Municipality Office, as proof of the girl child's age.
- Age proof for parents, which can be a Birth Certificate, School Certificate, or Government Doctor's Certificate.
- Sterilization Certificate issued by a Government or private hospital, confirming one parent has undergone sterilization before age 40.
- Income Certificate issued by the Taluk Office, showing the family's annual income within the limit.
- No Male Child Certificate issued by the Extension Officer, Rural Welfare Officer, or Taluk Office.
- Residential Certificate issued by the Tahsildar, proving Tamil Nadu domicile for at least 10 years.
- Community Certificate issued by the Revenue Department.
- Aadhaar card of the parents, which is mandatory for applying to all Tamil Nadu government welfare schemes.
References
Citizen's Charter 2025-2026 (Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department)
Common Service Center Location Finder
FAQ's
What are the eligibility criteria for this scheme?
Families must have an annual income not exceeding Rs 72,000, and they must have only two female children with no male child. One parent must have undergone sterilization before age 40.
How much assistance is provided under this scheme?
An amount of Rs 25,000 is deposited in the name of each girl child in a fixed deposit until she reaches 18 years of age.
When can the deposited amount be accessed by the girl children?
The girl child will receive the deposited amount along with the accrued interest once she turns 18 years old, provided she has appeared for the 10th standard public examination.
Can families with more than two female children avail of this scheme?
No, this scheme is strictly for families with only two female children and no male children.
Who can I contact for more information about the scheme?
You should contact your local District Social Welfare Officer or the Extension Officer (Social Welfare) for assistance.
Is there a time limit for submitting the application?
Yes, you should submit your application before the second child completes 3 years of age.
Are there special provisions for families with twins or triplets?
No, the scheme treats all eligible families with two female children equally, regardless of whether they are twins, triplets, or born at different times.
Can families with disabled girl children apply?
The current guidelines do not specify unique provisions for disabled girl children.
How is the interest on the fixed deposit calculated?
The scheme calculates interest based on the rates provided by the Tamil Nadu Power Finance and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited for each girl child.