Mayur Mahajan
Ladli Laxmi scheme introduced by the State Government of Goa in association with Women and Child Welfare department for girls. Under this scheme, state government provides financial assistance of Rs. 1 Lakh for girl’s marriage who are 18 years or above.
This scheme is for those girls who are between the age group of 18 to 40 years. The main aim of the scheme is to overcome financial difficulties faced by the parents during their daughter’s marriage. This scheme started with an aim of improving health and educational status of the girls in the State, to provide them better future, to prevent female feticide and to bring the positive attitude among people towards girl childbirth. The State Government has released the fund of Rs. 150 crores for this scheme and five banks enrolled with the Women and Child Welfare department for Ladli Laxmi Scheme. The main objective of the scheme is to creating positive thinking about girls among the masses, improvement in gender ratio and providing financial assistance to girls for their marriage. In this particular scheme. Around 10,000 marriages registered every year in Goa. The government will deposit money on their name in the bank, which can be withdrawn after showing the marriage certificate and declaration of the marriage
Benefits of Ladli Laxmi scheme:
- Ladli Laxmi scheme benefits to the girls in Goa
- Benefits of financial assistance of Rs. 1 Lakh to girls for their marriage
- Girls who are between the age group of 18-40 years are benefitted under this scheme
Eligibility for Ladli Laxmi scheme:
- Applicant must be resident of Goa
- Only girls are eligible for this scheme
- Girls must be between 18-40 years of age
- Applicant must be resident of Goa state more than 15 years
Documents required for Ladli Laxmi scheme:
- Identity card such as Aadhaar card
- Birth certificate
- Residence Certificate
- School Leaving Certificate
- Education certificate
- Self Certified copy of the Civil Marriage Registration Certificate
- School leaving certificate of the parent
- Bank account details
- Passport size photos
How to apply for Ladli Laxmi scheme:
- Applicant should fill application form and attach all essential documents
- After, submit application form to the Director of Women and Child Development office in Goa
References & Details:
- For more details about Laadli Laxmi Scheme: http://geleservices.com/GEL/Home.aspx
- Government of Goa site: https://www.goa.gov.in/index.php
