Lek Ladki Yojana (Maharashtra) — ₹1,01,000 for Girls: Maharashtra government provides ₹1,01,000 in 5 installments from birth to age 18 for girls born in economically weaker families.Total Benefit: ₹1,01,000. Installments: 5 stages. Age Coverage: Birth to 18. State: Maharashtra.Lek Ladki Yojana was launched by the Maharashtra government in 2023 to address the declining child sex ratio and encourage families to value girl children. The scheme provides ₹1,01,000 in 5 staggered installments: ₹5,000 at birth, ₹6,000 at school entry (Class 1), ₹8,000 at Class 6, ₹10,000 at Class 11, and ₹72,000 at age 18 when the girl completes her education.
Active SchemeUpdated: March 2026
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Lek Ladki Yojana (Maharashtra) — ₹1,01,000 for Girls
Maharashtra government provides ₹1,01,000 in 5 installments from birth to age 18 for girls born in economically weaker families
Total Benefit
₹1,01,000
Installments
5 stages
Age Coverage
Birth to 18
State
Maharashtra
📖What is Lek Ladki Yojana (Maharashtra) — ₹1,01,000 for Girls?
Lek Ladki Yojana was launched by the Maharashtra government in 2023 to address the declining child sex ratio and encourage families to value girl children. The scheme provides ₹1,01,000 in 5 staggered installments: ₹5,000 at birth, ₹6,000 at school entry (Class 1), ₹8,000 at Class 6, ₹10,000 at Class 11, and ₹72,000 at age 18 when the girl completes her education.
The massive final installment of ₹72,000 at age 18 serves dual purposes: it incentivizes families to keep girls in school until 18 (preventing child marriage), and provides a lump sum that can fund higher education or skill training. The total ₹1,01,000 is significant for BPL families in Maharashtra.
Eligibility is restricted to families with yellow or orange ration cards (BPL/lower income). The girl must be born in Maharashtra to Maharashtra-domiciled parents. Only the first two daughters per family are covered.
The scheme complements Majhi Ladki Bahin (₹1,500/month for women) — a family with an eligible woman AND an eligible daughter can receive both benefits simultaneously, significantly improving the household's financial position.
✅Eligibility
ResidenceGirl born in Maharashtra to Maharashtra-domiciled parents
Ration cardFamily must hold Yellow (BPL) or Orange (APL-low) ration card
Daughters coveredMaximum 2 daughters per family
Birth afterGirl must be born on or after the scheme's launch date
DocumentsGirl's birth certificate, parents' Aadhaar, ration card, bank passbook, caste certificate (if applicable)
💰5 Installments
| Stage | When | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | At birth | ₹5,000 |
| 2 | Class 1 admission | ₹6,000 |
| 3 | Class 6 admission | ₹8,000 |
| 4 | Class 11 admission | ₹10,000 |
| 5 | Age 18 (completed education) | ₹72,000 |
| TOTAL | ₹1,01,000 |
📝How to Apply
1
Apply at nearest Anganwadi or Women & Child office
Submit birth certificate, ration card, parents' Aadhaar. Application also accepted at hospital at time of birth.
2
Claim each installment at milestones
Submit school admission proof at each stage. Final ₹72,000 at age 18 with education completion proof.
ℹ️Apply within 1 year of the girl's birth for Stage 1. Keep all school admission receipts safe — needed for claiming each subsequent installment.
📅Important Dates & Schedule
ApplicationWithin 1 year of birth for Stage 1
Final installmentAt age 18 — ₹72,000
❓Frequently Asked Questions
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womenchild.maharashtra.gov.in