Government of India – CMGCPS

About the Scheme

The Chief Minister’s Girl Child Protection Scheme (CMGCPS) is a welfare initiative introduced by the Government of Tamil Nadu to safeguard the future of girl children by promoting their education, well-being, and financial security. The scheme is designed to encourage families to value and support girl children, prevent female infanticide, and provide long-term financial assistance that helps create better educational and life opportunities for eligible beneficiaries.

Under this scheme, the Government of Tamil Nadu makes a long-term financial investment for eligible girl children to help secure their future. The investment matures when the beneficiary reaches the specified age, providing financial support for higher education, skill development, career aspirations, or other essential life goals. The scheme also encourages parents to prioritize their daughters’ education, health, and overall development, ensuring they have greater opportunities for a brighter and more secure future.

• Promotes the safety, welfare, and overall well-being of girl children.
• Encourages families to recognize the importance of educating and empowering daughters.
• Provides long-term financial support through government-backed investments.
• Assists beneficiaries in meeting higher education, skill development, and future financial requirements.
• Helps foster gender equality by discouraging discrimination against girl children.
• Contributes to the social, educational, and economic empowerment of girls across Tamil Nadu.

The Chief Minister’s Girl Child Protection Scheme demonstrates the Government of Tamil Nadu’s continued commitment to ensuring a secure and prosperous future for every girl child. By promoting education, financial security, and equal opportunities, the scheme empowers girls to achieve their aspirations while supporting inclusive social and economic development throughout the state.

Benefits and Eligibility of this Scheme

• ₹50,000 Fixed Deposit is made in the name of the eligible girl child.
• Annual incentive of ₹1,800 is provided from the 6th year onwards.
• Eligibility for the maturity amount: The beneficiary must appear for the Class 10 (SSLC) public examination.
• The parents or grandparents must be Tamil Nadu natives by birth or have resided continuously in Tamil Nadu for at least 10 years at the time of application.
• One parent must have undergone sterilization before attaining 40 years of age.
• The scheme is also applicable to girl children of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees residing in refugee camps in Tamil Nadu.

Application Process

Collect all required documents for the scheme.

Fill out the application form and upload the necessary documents.

Submit the application and collect the acknowledgment receipt for future reference.

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