Current Context : Recently, Chamba MLA Nayar distributes Rs 2.31 lakh among 11 beneficiaries under Beti Hai Anmol Scheme.
About Scheme
- It was launched in July 2010.
- Aim : to support the education and empowerment of girl children from Below Poverty Line (BPL)
- Financial Assistance: The scheme provides financial support in stages, beginning with a deposit of ₹21,000 at birth.
- It also offers scholarships from primary education through higher studies, with amounts ranging from ₹450 to ₹5,000 annually based on the educational level.
Eligibility:
- Only two girl children from each BPL family are eligible.
- The scheme covers girls born after July 5, 2010, and they must remain unmarried until 18 years of age to receive full benefits.
- It ensures that the funds are used to support their education up to class 12 and beyond.