Chief Minister’s Girl Child Protection Scheme-II
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.
- Ministry / Department
- Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment
- Level
- State
- Benefit type
- cash
What is Chief Minister’s Girl Child Protection Scheme-II?
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.
- Benefit
- • A fixed deposit (FD) of ₹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 ₹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.
- Level
- State — Tamil Nadu
- Ministry / Dept.
- Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment
- Benefit type
- cash
- Key eligibility
- The assistance is provided only for two girl children of the family.
- Last verified
- 18 Jun 2026
Benefits
• A fixed deposit (FD) of ₹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 ₹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.
Eligibility
Documents Required
- ✓ Birth Certificate (issued by Corporation/Taluk Office/ Municipality Office).
- ✓ Parent's age proof (Birth Certificate/School Certificate/Government Doctor's Certificate).
- ✓ Sterilization Certificate (issued by Government/Private Hospital).
- ✓ Income Certificate (issued by Taluk Office).
- ✓ No Male Child Certificate (issued by Extension Officer (SW), Rural Welfare Officer, or Supervisor/ Taluk Office (Chennai District only)).
- ✓ Residential Certificate (issued by Tahsildar).
- ✓ Community Certificate (issued by the Revenue Department).
How to Apply
Step 1: Online - via CSC — Step 1
The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents needed to apply for the concerned scheme.
Step 2: Online - via CSC — Step 2
The applicant should visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.
Step 3: Online - via CSC — Step 3
In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload copies of all the mandatory documents.
Step 4: Online - via CSC — 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. <br>
FAQ
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.
Sources & References
- Official scheme website ↗
- Source record ↗
- Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.
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