What do you get under Girl Child Protection?
₹50,000 fixed deposit for a family with one girl, or ₹25,000 each for two girls, paid with interest at 18; plus ₹1,800 a year for studies from the 6th year.
Continues in 2026-27 with ₹114.47 crore. The deposit is held with the Tamil Nadu Power Finance and Infrastructure Development Corporation.
Who is eligible for Girl Child Protection?
- Families with only one girl child, or only two girl children, and no son.
- Annual family income up to ₹1,20,000.
- One parent must have undergone sterilisation, at age 40 or below.
Also check:
- The girl must write the Class 10 public exam to get the maturity amount.
Documents needed for Girl Child Protection
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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.
How to apply for Girl Child Protection
- Apply at the District Social Welfare Office (or through e-Sevai) with the girl’s birth certificate, income certificate and the parent’s sterilisation certificate.
Common questions
Who is eligible for Girl Child Protection?
Families with only one girl child, or only two girl children, and no son. Annual family income up to ₹1,20,000. One parent must have undergone sterilisation, at age 40 or below.
How much do I get under Girl Child Protection?
₹50,000 fixed deposit for a family with one girl, or ₹25,000 each for two girls, paid with interest at 18; plus ₹1,800 a year for studies from the 6th year. Continues in 2026-27 with ₹114.47 crore. The deposit is held with the Tamil Nadu Power Finance and Infrastructure Development Corporation.
What documents do I need for Girl Child Protection?
Birth certificate of the child; Income certificate; Ration card; Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Passport-size photo.
How do I apply for Girl Child Protection?
Apply at the District Social Welfare Office (or through e-Sevai) with the girl’s birth certificate, income certificate and the parent’s sterilisation certificate. Official site: https://www.tnsocialwelfare.tn.gov.in/en/specilisationschild-welfare/chief-ministers-girl-child-protection-scheme
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Girl Child Protection?
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.
Official sources
- Social Welfare Department: Chief Minister’s Girl Child Protection Scheme
- Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department Policy Note 2026-27
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.