EMPOWERING THE FUTURE THE GOA LADLI LAXMI SCHEME

In a remarkable stride towards gender equality and the protection of the girl child, the Ladli Laxmi Scheme was introduced by the Government of Goa in 2012. This visionary initiative not only seeks to celebrate the birth of every girl child but also stands as a resolute stance against the grave issues of female foeticide and infanticide.

Under the aegis of the scheme, a heartening gesture of financial assistance awaits each newborn girl in the state, as a fixed deposit of Rs. 1 lakh is meticulously set up in her name, guarded for her future endeavours. The scheme gracefully matures in tandem with the beneficiary, allowing her to access the amount once she comes of age at 18. The accrued funds stand as a beacon of support, catering to her education, marriage, or any other aspirations she may choose to pursue.

However, eligibility for this benevolent scheme deman adherence to a few stipulated criteria:

The girl child must be born in Goa.

She must be the biological offspring of the parents. At least one parent should have been a resident of Goa for a minimum of 15 years.

The combined parental income should not exceed Rs.3 lakhs per annum.

Accessing this transformative support begins with obtaining the application form from the esteemed Directorate of Women and Child Development, Goa, or via download from their website.