Aapki Beti Hamari Beti Scheme

The Aapki Beti Hamari Beti Scheme gives a one-time grant of Rs 21,000 to eligible girl children in Haryana. Families with a second daughter can apply whatever their caste, religion or income, and there is no last date.

The scheme is run by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Haryana. The government invests Rs 21,000 with Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) in the name of the girl child. She receives the amount when she turns 18, directly into her Aadhaar-seeded bank account.

Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Scheme name	Aapki Beti Hamari Beti Scheme
Run by	Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Haryana
Launched	24 August 2015
Benefit	Rs 21,000 one-time grant per eligible girl child, invested with LIC
Who can apply	Families in Haryana with an eligible girl child born on or after 22 January 2015
Income limit	None for second and third daughters. First daughter: SC or BPL families
Payout	When the girl turns 18, into her Aadhaar-seeded bank account
Last date	Open throughout the year

Key Highlights

• Rs 21,000 is invested with LIC in the name of the girl child.
• The first daughter of an SC or BPL family qualifies.
• Any family with a second daughter qualifies, whatever the caste, religion, income or number of sons.
• Twins and multiple girls born on or after 22 January 2015 get Rs 21,000 per girl.
• A third daughter born on or after 24 August 2015 also qualifies.
• Families with older daughters get yearly payments for five years.
• You can apply at any time of the year.

Program Objectives

• Change society's attitude towards the birth of a girl child.
• Raise the legal age of marriage for girls.
• Improve the child sex ratio in Haryana.
• Increase school enrolment and retention of girls and help them take up income-generating activities.
• Ensure the survival, health and education of girls in Haryana.

About the Sponsor and Partner

The scheme was launched by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Haryana. LIC holds the invested amount in the name of the girl child. The mother is the main contact for the policy. If the mother has passed away, the father or legal guardian is the contact.

Academic Criteria

• The girl child should be enrolled in school or an Anganwadi centre as per her age.
• Parents should make sure the child is immunised on time. Immunisation records must go with the application.

Financial and Social Criteria

• SC or BPL families: Eligible if the first daughter was born on or after 22 January 2015.
• All other families: Eligible if the second daughter was born on or after 22 January 2015. Caste, religion, income and number of sons do not matter.
• Third daughter: Eligible if born on or after 24 August 2015, in any family.
• Twins or multiple girls: Each girl born on or after 22 January 2015 is eligible.

Geographic Criteria

• Applicants must live in Haryana, or at least one parent must live in Haryana with the girl children.

Other Conditions

• Birth registration of all daughters is mandatory.
• An Aadhaar number for each daughter is preferred. Parents' Aadhaar numbers can be used during enrolment.
• Pregnant women are encouraged to register with the nearest Anganwadi Centre or Health Department.

Restrictions

• Benefits can be withdrawn if they were given because of errors or false information. False information can lead to prosecution.
• A girl who marries before 18 is not eligible.
• If the girl dies before 18, her enrolment is cancelled and the invested funds go back to the Department.
• If the girl dies after reaching 18, the benefit is not passed to her parents.

Renewal

• This is a one-time grant. There is no yearly renewal for families under the Rs 21,000 rule.
• Families with older daughters (born on or before 21 January 2015) receive yearly payments for five years under the earlier Ladli scheme rules.

Rs 21,000 for Eligible Girl Children

• SC or BPL families: Rs 21,000 for the first daughter born on or after 22 January 2015.
• All families: Rs 21,000 for the second daughter born on or after 22 January 2015.
• Third daughter: Rs 21,000 if born on or after 24 August 2015.
• Twins or multiple girls: Rs 21,000 per girl, if born on or after 22 January 2015.

Benefits for Families with Older Daughters (Ladli Scheme Rules)

• Second daughter born on or before 21 January 2015: Rs 5,000 every year for five years.
• Twins or multiple girls born before 22 January 2015: Rs 2,500 per girl every year for five years.

How the Money Is Kept

• The Rs 21,000 is invested in an LIC policy in the name of the girl child.
• The mother is the main contact for the policy. If she has passed away, the father or legal guardian is listed.
• The girl receives the amount when she turns 18, directly into her Aadhaar-seeded bank account.

Documents Required

• Parivaar Pehchaan Patra number
• Proof of residence or address (ration card, voter ID, electricity bill or telephone bill)
• Aadhaar card of the applicant and parent(s) or guardian(s)
• Immunisation certificate (self-attested copy)
• Birth certificate (self-attested copy)
• Domicile certificate (if applicable)
• Caste certificate
• BPL certificate

Steps to Apply

1. Check that your family and daughter meet the eligibility rules.
2. Keep the documents above ready.
3. Apply online on the Antyodaya SARAL Haryana portal by searching for "Aapki Beti Hamari Beti", or submit the filled form at your nearest Anganwadi Centre.
4. Attach the documents and submit the application.
5. Note your application number to track the status later.

Selection Process

The Women and Child Development Department checks each application and monitors how the scheme is carried out. Eligible girls are enrolled and the amount is invested with LIC in their name.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Aapki Beti Hamari Beti Scheme?

It is a Haryana government scheme that invests Rs 21,000 with LIC in the name of an eligible girl child. It was launched by the Department of Women and Child Development on 24 August 2015.

How much money does the scheme give?

Eligible girls get a one-time grant of Rs 21,000. Families with older daughters get Rs 5,000 or Rs 2,500 a year for five years, depending on the case.

Who can apply for this scheme?

Families living in Haryana can apply for an eligible girl child. The first daughter of an SC or BPL family qualifies. Any family can apply for a second daughter born on or after 22 January 2015.

Is there an income limit?

No income limit applies to families with a second daughter. Caste, religion, income and the number of sons do not matter for them. The first-daughter benefit is only for SC or BPL families.

Are twin or multiple girls eligible?

Yes. Twins or multiple girls born on or after 22 January 2015 get Rs 21,000 per girl child.

What do families with older daughters get?

A second daughter born on or before 21 January 2015 gets Rs 5,000 a year for five years. Twins or multiple girls born before 22 January 2015 get Rs 2,500 per girl a year for five years.

When does the girl receive the money?

She receives it when she turns 18. It is paid directly into her Aadhaar-seeded bank account.

Which documents do I need?

You need the Parivaar Pehchaan Patra number, proof of residence, Aadhaar cards, and immunisation and birth certificates. You may also need a domicile, caste or BPL certificate, as listed above.

Is there a last date to apply?

No. The scheme is open throughout the year, and you can apply any time if you meet the eligibility rules.

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Last checked: 21 October 2026 Source: Department of Women and Child Development, Haryana and myScheme. Always confirm details on the official website before applying.