Delhi Launches Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana — Rs 1 Lakh for Every Girl Child at Birth
The Delhi government launched the Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana on April 2, 2026, promising Rs 1 lakh in a fixed deposit for every girl child born in Delhi. The amount will be deposited at birth and can be withdrawn when the girl turns 18 years old.
This scheme is part of Delhi's broader push for girl child welfare, joining similar state-level initiatives like Maharashtra's Lek Ladki Yojana (Rs 98,000 over 18 years) and UP's Kanya Sumangala Yojana (Rs 25,000 in stages). Delhi's scheme stands out for its lumpsum approach — the entire Rs 1 lakh is deposited at birth rather than in installments.
To be eligible, the girl child must be born in Delhi to parents who are Delhi residents. The scheme is expected to benefit approximately 2-3 lakh girls born in Delhi every year. Registration details and application process are expected to be announced through the Delhi government's official portal.
🎯Combine with Sukanya Samriddhi for maximum benefit
Open a Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) account alongside Lakhpati Bitiya. SSY gives 8.2% interest with EEE tax status. If parents additionally invest Rs 1.5 lakh/year in SSY, the girl gets Rs 1 lakh (Delhi scheme) + Rs 73 lakh (SSY maturity) = Rs 74 lakh by age 21.
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Published: 2026-04-24 • Source: Official government press releases and notifications.