Sarkari Yojana

Dulari Scheme

Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Quick Summary: The Dulari Scheme of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Health Department gives girls cash incentives at birth, on passing Classes VIII, X and XII, and on marrying at 21 or after 25, with amounts from ₹5,000/- to ₹10,000/- kept in a fixed deposit until age 18.

About Dulari Scheme

On 26th January, 2013, the Health Department of the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands introduced the “Dulari Scheme”, which rewards the birth of baby girls and gives incentives to girls when they pass VIII, X & XII standards. Under the current scheme, every girl born on or after 26.01.2013 qualifies for the birth incentive, and girls below 13 years of age who were not enrolled under the Planned family scheme (old scheme) can also benefit.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Directorate Of Health Services, Andaman & Nicobar Island

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

26 Jan 2013

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Dulari Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The applicant has to be domiciled in the…

The applicant has to be domiciled in the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

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Benefits are meant for a woman or a…

Benefits are meant for a woman or a girl child.

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To get the complete set of benefits, the…

To get the complete set of benefits, the applicant must have been born on or after 01.10.2013.

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Girls aged 0–13 years who were born before…

Girls aged 0–13 years who were born before 01.10.2013 and are not covered by the Planned Family Scheme can claim only the educational incentives, after clearing Class VIII.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Dulari Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Girls whose parents are domiciled in Andaman & Nicobar Islands receive the following assistance under the scheme:

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1 | Descriptions: Benefits at Birth- Institution deliver | Amount of Assistance: ₹8,000/-

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2 | Descriptions: Benefits at Birth- Home delivery | Amount of Assistance: ₹5,000/-

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3 | Descriptions: Benefits on passing VIII Standard | Amount of Assistance: ₹5,000/-

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4 | Descriptions: Benefits on passing X Standard | Amount of Assistance: ₹10,000/-

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5 | Descriptions: Benefits on passing XII Standard | Amount of Assistance: ₹10,000/-

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6 | Descriptions: Benefits on getting married at the age of 21 years | Amount of Assistance: ₹5,000/-

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7 | Descriptions: Benefits on getting married after age of 25 years | Amount of Assistance: ₹10,000/- Note- Incentive amounts are kept as a fixed deposit in a bank account and cannot be withdrawn until the girl turns 18 years of age, except with the permission of the A&N Administration.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Proof of identity of the parent(s), namely the…

Proof of identity of the parent(s), namely the Aadhaar Card

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Recent passport-size photograph of the parent(s)

Recent passport-size photograph of the parent(s)

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The child's birth certificate

The child's birth certificate

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Local, domicile or permanent resident certificate

Local, domicile or permanent resident certificate

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The family's Ration Card

The family's Ration Card

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Proof of address of the parent(s)

Proof of address of the parent(s)

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Class XIII/X/XII mark sheet, where relevant

Class XIII/X/XII mark sheet, where relevant

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Bonafide certificate issued by the school, or the…

Bonafide certificate issued by the school, or the school leaving certificate, where relevant

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Certificate of marriage registration, where relevant

Certificate of marriage registration, where relevant

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Bank account particulars or a copy of the…

Bank account particulars or a copy of the passbook

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Any additional document that may be asked for

Any additional document that may be asked for

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.
Important Dates

2013-01-26

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Dulari Scheme through the online application process outlined below.

Registration on Portal:

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Open the official Portal.

Open the official Portal. https://serviceonline.gov.in/login.do)

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Select ‘Register’ on the home page and complete…

Select ‘Register’ on the home page and complete every mandatory field.

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Press the ‘Submit’ button and confirm your Email…

Press the ‘Submit’ button and confirm your Email ID & Mobile Number with the OTP you receive.

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Once validation succeeds, the applicant stands registered

Once validation succeeds, the applicant stands registered. Registration for Dulari:

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Sign in to the official portal using the…

Sign in to the official portal using the email ID given during registration

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Type the Password & Captcha

Type the Password & Captcha

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Press ‘Login’

Press ‘Login’

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When logged in, select ‘Apply for Services’ followed…

When logged in, select ‘Apply for Services’ followed by ‘View all Available Services’

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Look up ‘Dulari’ and choose ‘Dulari Registration’

Look up ‘Dulari’ and choose ‘Dulari Registration’.

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Complete the mandatory fields, preview the form and…

Complete the mandatory fields, preview the form and press ‘Submit’.

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When registration is successful, a registration ID is…

When registration is successful, a registration ID is issued to the applicant.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible

> **Benefits will cease if:**

1. The applicant or her parents provide false or concealed information.
1. The girl gets married before attaining 21 years of age.
1. The girl drops out of school (as further education-based incentives will not be granted).
1. In case of the girl’s death before reaching the eligible disbursal age, the Directorate of Health Services may permit premature closure of the deposit, and the applicable amount may be released to the parents.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References