To promote gender equality and encourage the welfare of the girl child, the Rajasthan government launched the Rajshree Yojana, a flagship scheme aimed at providing financial support of up to ₹50,000 to daughters from eligible families. The initiative is designed to ensure that girls receive better healthcare, education, and social security, while also changing societal attitudes toward the birth of a girl child.
Since its launch, thousands of families across the state have already benefited from the scheme.
What Is Rajshree Yojana?
Rajshree Yojana is a girl-child welfare scheme under which financial assistance is provided in six installments, starting from the birth of a girl child and continuing until she completes her schooling. The money is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
The total assistance under the scheme amounts to ₹50,000.
Installment Structure and Benefits
The financial assistance is released in stages linked to important milestones in a girl’s life:
At the time of birth
On completion of vaccinations
Admission to Class 1
Admission to Class 6
Admission to Class 10
Passing Class 12
This structure encourages parents to focus on the health and education of their daughters.
Who Is Eligible?
To benefit from the Rajshree Yojana, the following conditions generally apply:
The child must be a girl born in Rajasthan
Parents must be residents of Rajasthan
The birth must be registered
The girl should be enrolled and continue education in a recognized school
The family should follow small-family norms, as prescribed by the scheme
The scheme is mainly targeted at families from economically weaker and middle-income backgrounds.
Documents Required
Applicants usually need to submit:
Birth certificate of the girl child
Aadhaar cards of parents and child
Residence proof
Bank account details
School admission certificates (for later installments)
Vaccination records
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted through:
Government hospitals at the time of birth
Designated government offices
Online portals or local service centers, depending on district facilities
Authorities verify documents before releasing each installment.
Why This Scheme Matters
The Rajshree Yojana plays a crucial role in:
Encouraging the birth of girl children
Reducing school dropout rates among girls
Improving healthcare and nutrition
Supporting families financially
Promoting equal rights and opportunities for girls
Final Takeaway
The Rajshree Yojana is a powerful step toward empowering daughters and supporting families in Rajasthan. With financial assistance of up to ₹50,000, the scheme helps ensure that girls grow up healthier, stay in school, and receive the opportunities they deserve.
Eligible families are encouraged to apply early and stay informed to make full use of the benefits offered under this government initiative.
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