Ladli Laxmi Yojana is a flagship scheme launched by the Government of Madhya Pradesh in 2007 under the Women and Child Development Department. The main aim of this scheme is to encourage positive thinking towards the birth of girl children, improve the gender ratio, and support the education and well-being of girls to lay the foundation for a brighter future.
| Scheme | Ladli Laxmi Yojana |
| Type | Govt Schemes for Womens |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Applicable | Womens of Madhya Pradesh |
| Benefits | Financial Aid |
This scheme addresses the financial struggles of families who are unable to afford higher education or marriage expenses for their daughters. Through this initiative, the government ensures financial support to promote women empowerment and equal opportunities for girls.
Objectives of Ladli Laxmi Yojana
- Promote positive attitude towards the birth of a girl child
- Improve the declining sex ratio in the state
- Support girl child education and health
- Provide financial assistance for higher education and marriage
- Lay a strong foundation for the future of girl children
Benefits of Ladli Laxmi Yojana
Upon successful registration in the scheme, the following benefits are provided to the girl child:
| ₹1,43,000 assurance certificate issued in the name of the girl. | Scholarship Payments: ₹2,000 on admission in Class 6 ₹4,000 on admission in Class 9 ₹6,000 on admission in Class 11 ₹6,000 on admission in Class 12 |
| ₹25,000 as an incentive for higher education (graduate or professional course of at least 2 years), paid in two installments. | ₹1,00,000 as final payment when the girl: Turns 21 years old Has appeared in the Class 12th exam Is married after the legal age as per the Child Marriage Prohibition Act, 2006 |
Eligibility Criteria
For General Cases:
- Girl child must be born on or after January 1, 2006
- Must be registered at a local Anganwadi center
- Parents must be permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh
- Parents must not be income taxpayers
- Family should have two or fewer children
- Family planning must be adopted after the birth of the second child
- For the first girl child, family planning is not mandatory
- For the second girl child, family planning is compulsory for eligibility
For Special Cases:
- In families with maximum two children, if one parent has passed away, registration is allowed until the girl is 5 years old
- If triplet girls are born during the first delivery, all three are eligible
- Girls born to women prisoners, rape victims, or abandoned children in orphanages are also eligible
- Adopted girls can also benefit (application must be made within 1 year of adoption and before the child turns 5)
- In case of medical reasons for not adopting family planning, approval can be granted up to 2 years
- All special cases are subject to the district collector’s approval
Documents Required
To apply for the Ladli Laxmi Yojana, the following documents are mandatory:
- Samagra ID of the girl child
- Family Samagra ID
- Photo of the girl child with her mother or father
- Family Planning Certificate (if applying for the second girl child)
- Girl’s Birth Certificate
- Vaccination card of the girl
- Residence proof of parents (Voter ID/Ration Card etc.)
Note:
- All documents must be uploaded in jpg, jpeg, png, gif formats
- File size must be between 40 KB to 200 KB
How to Apply for Ladli Laxmi Yojana
The application process is completely online and free of cost.
- Visit the official website: https://ladlilaxmi.mp.gov.in
- Click on “Apply Now”
- Read and agree to the self-declaration
- Enter the Samagra ID of the girl child and family
- Fill in the required details
- Upload the necessary documents
- Submit the application
You can also apply through:
- Internet cafés
- Lok Sewa Kendras
- Anganwadi workers
The Ladli Laxmi Yojana is a powerful initiative to uplift girl children in Madhya Pradesh by ensuring financial security, encouraging education, and supporting them during major life events like marriage or graduation. If you are eligible, take full advantage of this scheme and secure a better future for your daughter.