Government Schemes for Girl Children

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY)

• Launched: 2015 under the "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao" campaign.
• Aim: Promote education for girl children.
• Eligibility: For Indian girls below 10 years old.
• Account Limits: One account per girl, maximum two per family.
• Maturity: 21 years; interest stops after 21 years.
• Deposits: Minimum ₹250, Maximum ₹1.5 lakh per year.
• Partial Withdrawal: Up to 50% for education after 18 years or passing 10th standard.
• Tax Benefits:
  • Deductions under Section 80C (up to ₹1.5 lakh).
  • Tax-exempt interest and proceeds.
• New Rules (from October 2024):
  • Guardianship transfer required for accounts opened by grandparents.
  • Excess accounts will be closed.

Other Government Schemes for Girl Children

• Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP): Launched in 2015 for girl child welfare.
• Balika Samriddhi Yojana: Launched in 1997 for girls' development.
• CBSE Udaan Scheme: Education support for girl children.
• Mukhyamantri Kanya Suraksha Yojana: Rajasthan’s scheme for girl children.

Rajasthan Government Scheme

• Dr. Savita Ben Ambedkar Intercaste Marriage Scheme: Financial assistance for intercaste marriages (SC).