Delhi Lakhpati Daughter Scheme

• On February 10, the Delhi government launched the 'Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana' to promote girls' education and financial security.

• This scheme is an upgraded version of the 2008 Ladli Yojana.

• Under the scheme, financial assistance of up to ₹56,000 per beneficiary has been announced.

• This assistance will be deposited in installments linked to age and different stages of education, from birth to graduation or diploma level studies.

• The deposited amount will be invested through structured financial instruments to ensure growth over time.

• Upon maturity, the funds will be transferred directly to the beneficiaries' Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.

• Eligibility is limited to girls born in Delhi whose family income does not exceed ₹1.20 lakh per year.