About this social welfare scheme
The "Chief Minister’s Girl Child Protection Scheme-I" was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to girl children of poor families as well as to promote girl child education & eradicate female infanticide.
The 'Chief Minister’s Girl Child Protection Scheme-I' was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to girl children of poor families as well as to promote girl child education, small family norms, increase the child sex ratio, discourage the preference for male child & eradicate female infanticide.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Chief Minister’s Girl Child Protection Scheme-II (CMGCPSII) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · Tamil Nadu |
| Official portal | tnega.tn.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Online - via CSC |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Family income limit | Up to Rs. 72,000 per year |
| Age | No lower limit to 18 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤Female
- 🎂Age 0 to 18 years
- 💰Income Rs. 72,000 tak
- 📝Online - via CSC
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- A fixed deposit (FD) of Rs. 25,000/- each in the name of the two girl children (A copy of the FD receipt is given to the family).
- Renewal of FD after five years.
- An annual incentive of Rs. 1,800/- from the 6th year of the FD.
- The amount deposited along with accrued interest is given to the girl child when she attains 18 years of age.
NOTE: The matured amount will be given to the girl child only if she appears for the 10th standard public exam.
Who qualifies
- The assistance is provided only for two girl children of the family.
- The annual income of the parents of the girl child should not exceed Rs. 72,000/-.
- One of the parents must have undergone sterilization before turning 40 years old.
- The family should have only one female child and no male child. In the future, no male child should be adopted.
- The parents/grandparents should be a native of Tamil Nadu by birth or continuous residence of not less than ten years at the time of applying to this scheme.
- The scheme is also applicable to the girl children of Sri Lankan Tamil Refugees in the Refugee Camps in Tamil Nadu.
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Registration walkthrough
Online - via CSC
Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents needed to apply for the concerned scheme.
Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.
Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload copies of all the mandatory documents.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the CSC. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
NOTE: The Parents/grandparents should be a domicile of Tamil Nadu for 10 years at the time of applying).
Deadline for Application
The application should be submitted before the second child completes 3 years of age.
Frequently asked questions
What are the eligibility criteria for Scheme
Families must have an annual income not exceeding Rs.72,000, and they should have only two female children with no male child.
How much assistance is provided under Scheme
An amount of Rs.25,000 each is deposited in the names of two girl children in the form of fixed deposits till they reach 18 years of age.
When can the deposited amount be accessed by the girl children?
The deposited amount, along with accrued interest, will be given to each girl child upon reaching 18 years of age.
Can families with more than two female children avail of Scheme?
No, scheme is specifically for families with only two female children and no male child.
Who can I contact for more information about scheme?
For more information, you can contact the District Social Welfare Officer or Extension Officer (Social Welfare).
Is there any time limit for submitting the application?
Yes, the application should be submitted before the second child completes 3 years of age.
Are there any special provisions for families with twins or triplets under scheme?
No, the scheme treats all families with two female children equally, regardless of whether they are twins, triplets, or siblings born at different times.
Can families with disabled girl children avail of scheme?
There's no specific provision mentioned for disabled girl children under scheme.
How is the interest on the fixed deposit calculated for each girl child?
The interest is calculated based on the fixed deposit rate provided by the Tamil Nadu Power Finance and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited, separately for each girl child.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Citizen's Charter 2022 (Page No. 7) cms.tn.gov.in (PDF)
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