The Mukhyamantri Rajshri Yojana was launched by the Government of Rajasthan on June 1, 2016, with the aim of improving the social and economic status of girls in the state. This initiative focuses on developing a positive mindset toward girl children, ensuring their healthy upbringing, and promoting their education. The scheme provides financial assistance in six stages of a girl’s life—from birth to her admission in Class 12—to encourage parents to educate and empower their daughters. By linking financial incentives with education and healthcare milestones, the Mukhyamantri Rajshri Yojana seeks to reduce gender inequality, improve the health of girl children, and foster an environment where daughters are valued equally as sons.
Dates of Implementation
- Scheme Launch Date: June 1, 2016
- Implemented By: Government of Rajasthan
- Applicable To: Girl children born on or after June 1, 2016
- Departments Involved: Women and Child Development Department, and Medical, Health & Family Welfare Department
Objectives of the Scheme
- To promote and encourage the education of girl children.
- To improve the health and nutritional status of girls.
- To enhance the social and economic position of girl children in society.
- To create positive attitudes toward girls and eliminate gender discrimination.
- To make girls financially independent and self-reliant through consistent support.
Key Features of the Scheme
- The scheme provides financial assistance at six different stages in a girl’s life, from her birth until her enrollment in Class 12.
- The benefits are offered to all girls born in government or private medical institutions registered under the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY).
- The scheme is applicable to two girl children per family.
- Financial aid is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s or guardian’s bank account to ensure transparency.
- The scheme integrates with the Bhamashah Card and Aadhaar-linked bank accounts for efficient benefit distribution.
- It aims to reduce gender bias, prevent early dropouts from school, and encourage families to celebrate the birth of daughters.
Scholarship Amount (Financial Assistance)
Under the Mukhyamantri Rajshri Yojana, a total financial assistance of ₹50,000 is provided in six stages as follows:
| Stage | Condition | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. At the time of birth | Girl child born in a government/JSY-registered hospital | 2,500 |
| 2. After one year (after vaccination) | Completion of all vaccinations | 2,500 |
| 3. On admission in Class 1 | Entry into primary school | 4,000 |
| 4. On admission in Class 6 | Entry into middle school | 5,000 |
| 5. On admission in Class 10 | Entry into secondary school | 11,000 |
| 6. On admission in Class 12 | Entry into senior secondary school | 25,000 |
| Total Financial Benefit: ₹50,000 per girl child |
Eligibility Criteria
- The girl child must be a resident of Rajasthan.
- She must be born on or after June 1, 2016.
- The girl child must be born in a government or private medical institution registered with Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY).
- Only two girl children per family are eligible under the scheme.
- The parents of the girl child must possess a valid Bhamashah Card and Aadhaar Card.
- The family’s bank account must be linked to the Bhamashah Card for direct transfer of funds.
Reservation Policy
The Mukhyamantri Rajshri Yojana is open to all eligible girl children across Rajasthan, irrespective of caste, religion, or income group. There is no reservation-based exclusion; however, priority is given to girls from economically weaker and marginalized communities through awareness campaigns to ensure inclusivity and equal access.
Distribution of Scholarships (Financial Benefits)
- The financial benefits are distributed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to ensure transparency and eliminate intermediaries.
- Data entry and beneficiary tracking are done through the Pregnancy and Child Tracking System (PCTS) and Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) registers.
- Each installment is released upon verification of eligibility and fulfillment of specific conditions such as vaccination and school enrollment.
- ANMs, Anganwadi workers, ASHA Sahyoginis, and Saathins monitor the progress and assist families in completing documentation and verification.
Application Process (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: During antenatal checkups, Anganwadi workers and ASHA Sahyoginis collect details of pregnant women, including their Bhamashah Card and linked bank account information.
Step 2: These details are submitted to the nearest government hospital or primary health center where the delivery is expected.
Step 3: The ANM enters all beneficiary details in the RCH register and ensures they are recorded online in the PCTS software before delivery.
Step 4: After the girl child’s birth in a JSY-registered medical institution, her birth certificate and other details are verified.
Step 5: Financial benefits for the first and second installments (birth and vaccination) are credited directly to the linked bank account.
Step 6: As the girl progresses in education, benefits are released at the admission stages of Class 1, 6, 10, and 12 upon submission of the school admission certificate.
Step 7: Regular follow-ups and awareness activities are conducted by Anganwadi and health workers to ensure all eligible beneficiaries claim their benefits.
Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card of the parents and the girl child
- Bhamashah Card (mandatory)
- Birth Certificate of the girl child
- School Admission Certificates (for Class 1, 6, 10, and 12 benefits)
- Bank Account Details (linked with Bhamashah Card)
- Mobile Number (for updates and communication)
- Passport Size Photograph
- 12th Class Mark Sheet (for final installment, if applicable)
