Noni Suraksha Yojana is a welfare scheme for girls in Chhattisgarh that encourages education and health while preventing child marriage and female feticide. It provides financial support of ₹1,00,000 to unmarried girls who complete their 12th standard education.
Chhattisgarh government launched this scheme in 2014 through the Women and Child Development Department. Registration stays open throughout the year, so eligible families can apply for their daughters at any time.
Noni Suraksha Yojana - Introduction
Noni Suraksha Yojana works as a strong tool to change the lives of young girls. By focusing on their education and health, this scheme lays a solid base for a secure and bright future. It actively works to stop harmful practices like female feticide and child marriage while building a supportive environment for every girl child.
The scheme addresses the declining child sex ratio in the state. It gives financial security of ₹1,00,000 on the condition that the girl stays unmarried until the age of 18 and completes her 12th standard education. The government also invests ₹25,000 in the name of the girl through the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). To qualify, the family should be a native resident of Chhattisgarh and fall below the poverty line.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Noni Suraksha Yojana |
| Level | State |
| Beneficiary State | Chhattisgarh |
| Category | Women and Child |
| Benefit Type | Cash |
| Nodal Department | Women and Child Development Department |
| Starting Date | 2014-04-01 |
| Application Mode | Online and Offline |
Benefits
This scheme offers strong financial support so that a daughter gets a stable start in adulthood. The money is saved in the girl's name and grows over time through LIC.
| Benefit Component | Allocation |
|---|---|
| Initial Investment by LIC | ₹25,000 (₹5,000 per year for 5 years) |
| Maturity Amount | ₹1,00,000 |
| Inflation Adjustment | Additional 10% corpus |
To receive the full maturity amount, the beneficiary must stay unmarried at age 18 and pass the 12th standard. The Life Insurance Corporation of India manages these applications and payments. If a girl sadly passes away before age 18, the benefits are not given. Eligible people may also look into other social security programs offered by LIC for extra support.
Eligibility
To get the benefit of Noni Suraksha Yojana, the girl child should meet the following requirements:
- Born on or after April 1, 2014.
- Family must hold a permanent resident status in Chhattisgarh.
- Family must fall under the poverty line as per the recognized state survey lists (2002 for rural or 2007 for urban areas).
- Benefit applies to a maximum of two daughters.
- For a second girl child, parents must have adopted permanent family planning methods, verified by a medical practitioner.
- Legally adopted daughters are eligible.
- Orphaned girls or those born to HIV-affected couples (post-April 1, 2016) get special consideration.
Note: The District Collector holds the final authority over eligibility approvals.
Application Process
Online Application Steps
STEP 1 - Go to the official Noni Suraksha Yojana portal at nonisuraksha.cgstate.gov.in and open the application page. New users need to register with basic details before logging in.
STEP 2 - Fill in all the required details of the girl child and the family, and complete the eKYC process using the required documents.
STEP 3 - Upload scanned copies of the birth certificate, domicile proof, BPL ration card and other required documents.
STEP 4 - Submit the application and note the reference number shown after submission for future status checks.
Offline Application Steps
STEP 1 - Download or collect the prescribed application form from the department or an Anganwadi centre.
STEP 2 - Fill in all details carefully, attach a recent passport-sized photograph, and include self-attested copies of the required documents.
STEP 3 - Submit the application to the local Anganwadi Centre, Area Supervisor, Child Development Project Officer, or District Women and Child Development Officer.
STEP 4 - Always collect an acknowledgement receipt containing the submission date and unique ID.
STEP 5 - The concerned officer will verify the details and coordinate with LIC to secure the bond. A unique identification number is issued once the first installment is processed.
Note on Deadlines: Applications should be submitted within one year of the child's birth. If this window is missed, the District Collector may consider applications up to two years from birth. Special exceptions apply to orphaned children.
Documents
Keep the following documents ready for the application:
- Birth certificate issued by the Gram Panchayat, Nagar Palika, or official authority.
- Domicile certificate or valid BPL ration card, along with the parents' Aadhaar cards.
- Poverty line survey list inclusion proof.
- Family planning certificate (specifically for the second girl child).
- Certificate confirming the child as the first or second daughter from an Anganwadi worker, Sarpanch, or Corporator.
- 12th standard mark sheet and unmarried affidavit (required at the time of maturity).
- Bank account details in the beneficiary girl's name.
References
Official Noni Suraksha Yojana scheme page | Download Noni Suraksha Yojana application form | Noni Suraksha Yojana official portal
FAQ's
What is the cutoff birth date for the girl child?
The girl child must be born on or after April 1, 2014, to qualify.
Can a family with two sons still receive benefits for a third daughter?
No. The scheme only covers the first two daughters, and families with two sons are not eligible for a third daughter.
What if the family is above the poverty line?
Generally, the scheme targets families below the poverty line. However, girls born to HIV-affected couples after April 1, 2016, may be eligible regardless of poverty status.
How is the payment handled when the girl turns 18?
Upon turning 18, the beneficiary should submit an affidavit of being unmarried, her 12th-grade mark sheet, and bank details to receive the maturity funds directly into her account.
Who makes the final decision on an application?
The District Collector has the final say on approving or rejecting any application under this scheme.