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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