How to Apply for Ladki Bahin Yojana

1. Check Eligibility Criteria

Before applying, it is essential to ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria for the scheme. These criteria could include:

• Age Limit: The scheme may be applicable to girls or women of a specific age group, such as 0-18 years for education benefits or 18+ for skill development programs.
• Income Limit: Many government schemes are targeted at underprivileged families, so applicants may need to meet certain income criteria to qualify.
• Residence Requirement: Some schemes may be restricted to residents of a specific state or region.
• Education or Marital Status: Depending on the scheme, it could target students, unmarried girls, or married women from low-income families.

2. Gather Required Documents

Typically, the following documents are needed to apply for such schemes:

• Proof of Identity: Aadhaar card, voter ID, or any other government-issued ID.
• Proof of Residence: Ration card, domicile certificate, or utility bills.
• Income Certificate: Proof of family income, usually provided by the local revenue department.
• Bank Account Details: A savings bank account is often mandatory for receiving direct benefit transfers (DBT).
• Educational Documents: For schemes offering scholarships, you may need to submit school/college admission proof or mark sheets.
• Passport-sized Photographs.

3. Visit the Official Website or Local Government Office

• Online Application: If the scheme is managed by the central or state government, an online application portal might be available. For this, visit the official website of the department handling women’s welfare schemes. Look for the “Ladki Bahin Yojana” under the schemes section.

  Steps for online application:

  • Register on the website by creating an account using your phone number or email ID.
  • Log in and complete the application form with personal, financial, and educational details.
  • Upload the necessary documents.
  • Submit the application and take note of the acknowledgment number for future reference.

• Offline Application: In case the application process is offline, you will need to visit the local government office (such as a women’s welfare office or a gram panchayat office).

  • Collect the application form from the office.
  • Fill out the form with all the required details and attach the necessary documents.
  • Submit the form to the designated officer at the office.

4. Verification and Approval Process

Once your application is submitted, the authorities will verify your documents and eligibility. The verification process might include:

• Checking your income status and other eligibility criteria.
• Verifying educational or employment documents.
• Conducting an in-person verification if required.

Once the verification is complete, the application will be either approved or rejected based on the findings.

5. Receive Benefits or Bonus

Upon approval of your application, the benefits or Diwali bonus under the scheme will be credited to your bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) or given in another form, such as vouchers or products.

6. Track Your Application

• If you applied online, you could track the status of your application using the acknowledgment number.
• For offline applicants, regular follow-up at the local office is advised to check the status of the application.