Gujarat Vhali Dikri Yojana 2026 – Stages & Apply

Gujarat’s Vhali Dikri Yojana (also written Vahli Dikri Yojana) pays out in stages tied to a girl’s schooling milestones, ending with a lump sum at 18. Worth flagging upfront: different sources quote slightly different totals and milestone amounts for this scheme, so this page sticks to the figures most consistently confirmed and notes where you should double-check with your local office before relying on an exact number. Last updated: 10.07.2026.

Scheme details and amount

The staged breakdown most commonly cited is: a smaller amount (around ₹4,000) at Class 1 admission, a mid-stage amount (₹6,000–₹10,000, sources differ) at Class 9 admission, and the bulk of the benefit — around ₹1,00,000 — paid at age 18 or at marriage. Some official-looking sources also describe a payment at birth itself. Because the exact milestone amounts vary between sources, confirm the current stage-by-stage figures with your nearest Anganwadi Kendra or District WCD Office before treating any single number as final — this page will be updated once a single authoritative breakdown is confirmed.

Who is eligible

• Applies to the first two girl children in a family.
• Girl must be born on or after 2 August 2019.
• Family must be a resident of Gujarat.
• Annual family income must not exceed ₹2,00,000.
• Parents should not be income-tax payers, and the family should generally fall in the EWS/BPL bracket.
• An active bank account is required for the DBT payments.

How to apply

You have both online and offline routes:

1. Online: Apply through the Digital Gujarat Portal, or directly via emahilakalyan.gujarat.gov.in or esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in.
2. Offline: Submit your application at the nearest Anganwadi Kendra, Gram Panchayat Office, Mamlatdar Office, or District Women & Child Development Office.
3. Either way, you’ll need to submit the girl’s birth certificate along with the rest of the document set below.
4. Register as early as possible after birth — since the scheme is milestone-based starting from birth or Class 1 admission, delayed registration can mean missing an early-stage payment.

Documents required

• Girl’s birth certificate
• Aadhaar card of parents and child
• Address proof (ration card or electricity bill)
• Income certificate
• Bank passbook of the parent/guardian
• Passport-size photographs

Why the exact amount is worth confirming locally

Government scheme documentation for staged, multi-year payout schemes like this one is often updated between the original notification and later corrigenda, and different government-adjacent websites sometimes lag behind the latest version. Rather than risk giving you a wrong number to plan around, the safest approach is: register through the official portal or your Anganwadi as soon as your daughter is eligible, and let the portal itself confirm your specific payout schedule once your application is processed.

Frequently asked questions

Does Vhali Dikri Yojana cover a third daughter?
No — it applies specifically to the first two girl children in a family.

Can I apply if my daughter was born before August 2019?
The eligibility cutoff commonly cited is girls born on or after 2 August 2019 — daughters born before this date are generally not covered under this specific scheme.

Is there an income limit?
Yes, ₹2,00,000 per year for the family, and parents should not be income-tax payers.

Important links

If you’re registering a newborn daughter, do it through your Anganwadi Kendra in the first few months rather than waiting — that keeps you on schedule for every stage payment rather than trying to catch up later.

Written By: GD Sarkari Naukri Desk

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