What do you get under Lek Ladki?
₹1,01,000 in five stages for a daughter: ₹5,000 at birth, ₹6,000 in Class 1, ₹7,000 in Class 6, ₹8,000 in Class 11 and ₹75,000 at age 18.
Lek Ladki replaced Majhi Kanya Bhagyashree from 1 April 2023. Girls born before that date are covered only under the old scheme rules.
Who is eligible for Lek Ladki?
- Girls born on or after 1 April 2023 in a family with a yellow or orange ration card.
- Family income up to ₹1 lakh a year.
- Covers one or two daughters; with one son and one daughter, the daughter is covered.
- The family lives in Maharashtra and the bank account is in Maharashtra.
Also check:
- A family planning certificate of the mother or father is needed at a later instalment (third instalment for the first child, second instalment for the second child).
- The ₹75,000 at 18 needs the girl to be unmarried and studying as the scheme rules say.
Documents needed for Lek Ladki
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How to apply for Lek Ladki
- Fill the Lek Ladki form with the Anganwadi Sevika of your area after the girl is born.
- Attach the birth certificate, yellow or orange ration card, income certificate, Aadhaar and bank details.
- The Anganwadi Sevika and supervisor check eligibility and send it to the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO). Apply again with the Sevika at each stage (Class 1, 6, 11 and age 18).
How to check Lek Ladki status
- Ask your Anganwadi Sevika or the CDPO office of your block for the status of the form.
- Payment comes to the bank account given in the form: check your passbook or bank SMS.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Lek Ladki?
Girls born on or after 1 April 2023 in a family with a yellow or orange ration card. Family income up to ₹1 lakh a year. Covers one or two daughters; with one son and one daughter, the daughter is covered. The family lives in Maharashtra and the bank account is in Maharashtra.
How much do I get under Lek Ladki?
₹1,01,000 in five stages for a daughter: ₹5,000 at birth, ₹6,000 in Class 1, ₹7,000 in Class 6, ₹8,000 in Class 11 and ₹75,000 at age 18. Lek Ladki replaced Majhi Kanya Bhagyashree from 1 April 2023. Girls born before that date are covered only under the old scheme rules.
What documents do I need for Lek Ladki?
Birth certificate of the child; Ration card; Income certificate; Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Self-declaration in the prescribed form.
How do I apply for Lek Ladki?
Fill the Lek Ladki form with the Anganwadi Sevika of your area after the girl is born. Attach the birth certificate, yellow or orange ration card, income certificate, Aadhaar and bank details. The Anganwadi Sevika and supervisor check eligibility and send it to the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO). Apply again with the Sevika at each stage (Class 1, 6, 11 and age 18). Official site: https://womenchild.maharashtra.gov.in/en
How do I check Lek Ladki status?
Ask your Anganwadi Sevika or the CDPO office of your block for the status of the form. Payment comes to the bank account given in the form: check your passbook or bank SMS.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Lek Ladki?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
How much money does Lek Ladki Yojana give?
₹1,01,000 in total: ₹5,000 after birth, ₹6,000 in Class 1, ₹7,000 in Class 6, ₹8,000 in Class 11 and ₹75,000 when the girl turns 18.
Where do I get the Lek Ladki form?
From the Anganwadi Sevika of your area. She fills and checks the form and sends it to the CDPO office. There is no separate public online form.
Is Lek Ladki for every daughter?
No. It is for girls born on or after 1 April 2023 in families with a yellow or orange ration card and income up to ₹1 lakh, for up to two daughters.
Official sources
- ICDS Commissionerate, Govt of Maharashtra: Lek Ladki Yojana
- Lek Ladki Yojana scheme document (PDF), ICDS Maharashtra
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.