The Government of India is planning to implement a new small scheme for girl child to cater the requirements of education and marriage of the girl child. This scheme was announced by the Hon’ble Finance Minister in his Budget speech and is under finalization.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Finance, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

Saving scheme for girl child to support education and marriage, announced in Budget and currently under finalisation. A Saving Scheme for Girl Child is planned to provide financial support for girls' education and marriage; it was announced in the Budget speech and is currently under finalisation, with the Minister of State for Finance informing Parliament of the proposal but detailed eligibility, benefits, and implementation procedures not yet specified.