The Government of Himachal Pradesh continues to make strong strides in supporting the welfare and empowerment of the girl child. One of its most impactful schemes, Beti Hai Anmol Yojana, has entered its 2025 phase with renewed focus and financial benefits. As per the updated scheme, a family will receive ₹21,000 as financial support upon the birth of a girl child.
In this blog, we’ll break down everything about the Beti Hai Anmol Yojana 2025 — its objectives, financial benefits, eligibility, application process, and how it is a transformative step toward gender equality in Himachal Pradesh.
🌸 What is the Beti Hai Anmol Yojana?
The Beti Hai Anmol Yojana is a flagship scheme by the Himachal Pradesh Department of Social Justice and Empowerment. It aims to encourage families to celebrate the birth of a girl child, reduce gender-based discrimination, and promote education and social security for girls.
Originally launched in earlier years, the scheme has now been enhanced in 2025 with direct financial assistance and scholarships to help girls progress from birth through higher education.
🎯 Objective of the Scheme
- To improve the status of girls in society
- To reduce female foeticide and promote gender equality
- To support the education and upbringing of girls from economically weaker families
- To ensure social security to girls born in poor families
- To change societal mindset about the girl child
💰 Benefits Under Beti Hai Anmol Yojana 2025
Under the updated version of the scheme in 2025, the benefits include:
1. At Birth of a Girl Child:
- A one-time fixed deposit (FD) of ₹21,000 is made in the name of the girl child in a post office or bank
- This amount matures when the girl reaches a certain age or stage (e.g., schooling or 18 years)
2. For Girl’s Education:
- Additional annual scholarships ranging from ₹300 to ₹1,200 for girls studying in Class 1 to Class 12
- Special focus on retaining girls in school and preventing dropouts
📋 Eligibility Criteria
To avail of the scheme benefits, the following conditions must be met:
- Permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh
- The girl child must be born in a BPL (Below Poverty Line) family
- The birth must be registered with local authorities
- Applicable for first two girl children in the family
- Girl must be unmarried at the time of applying
- For education-related benefits, the girl must be enrolled in a government or government-recognized school
📍 Who Implements the Scheme?
The scheme is managed by the:
- Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Himachal Pradesh
- In coordination with Women and Child Development departments, Anganwadi centers, and education departments
Local child development officers and anganwadi workers are actively involved in registering births and verifying beneficiary details.
🧾 Required Documents
When applying for the scheme, you will need:
- Birth certificate of the girl child
- BPL ration card of the family
- Aadhaar card of parents and the girl child (if applicable)
- Bank account details (preferably in the name of the girl or mother)
- Passport-size photograph of the child and parents
- Income certificate (if required)
- Bonafide certificate from school (for education scholarship benefits)
📝 How to Apply for Beti Hai Anmol Yojana 2025?
The application process is relatively simple and can be done both online and offline depending on location:
✅ Offline Method:
- Visit the nearest Anganwadi center or Child Development Office
- Collect and fill out the application form for the scheme
- Attach all required documents
- Submit the form to the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO)
- Verification is done by local authorities
- On approval, the fixed deposit is made and educational benefits begin annually
✅ Online Method (If available):
- Visit the official website of Himachal Pradesh Social Justice & Empowerment Department
- Look for the Beti Hai Anmol Yojana 2025
- Fill out the application form online
- Upload scanned documents
- Submit and note the reference number for future tracking
📌 Important: Application must be submitted within one year of the child’s birth to receive the ₹21,000 benefit.
🔍 How Is the ₹21,000 Benefit Given?
The amount is not given in cash directly. Instead:
- A fixed deposit (FD) of ₹21,000 is created in the name of the girl
- The FD matures after a certain period (e.g., when the girl turns 18 or starts higher education)
- It ensures that the money is secured for the child’s future, and not misused
📢 How to Track the Status?
Once applied, families can:
- Contact the local CDPO or Anganwadi center
- Call the helpline of the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Visit the official scheme portal (if online tracking is available)
🌼 Impact of the Scheme in Himachal Pradesh
Since its launch, thousands of families in Himachal have benefitted:
- Improved girl child enrollment in schools
- Drop in early marriages and increase in age of marriage
- Enhanced awareness about importance of girl child education
- Shift in mindset in rural areas about treating girls as an asset, not a burden
This scheme has become a symbol of empowerment for young girls in the state.
❗ Key Points to Remember
- Only two daughters per family are eligible
- Application should be made within a year of birth
- Girl must be enrolled in school to continue receiving educational assistance
- Keep all documents updated and verified
🏁 Conclusion
The Beti Hai Anmol Yojana 2025 is more than just a financial scheme — it is a statement of commitment by the Himachal Pradesh government to uplift, educate, and secure the future of every girl child. From financial incentives at birth to educational scholarships, this scheme is empowering parents to believe that “a daughter is priceless.”