Sivagami Ammaiyar Ninaivu Girl Child Protection Scheme

Sivagami Ammaiyar Ninaivu Girl Child Protection Scheme

Introduction This scheme was launched in the year April 1992 in order to lift the status of the girl children in the society and to abolish the practice of female infanticide. In the fond memory of the then Chief minister of Tamilnadu “Thiru Kamarajar”, the scheme was renamed as Sivagami Ammaiyar ninaivu girl child protection scheme in the year 2006. By the year 31st March 2010, 6192 girl children in the State of Tamilnadu are benefited.

What are the objectives of the scheme? The objectives of the scheme are: a.          To promote family planning b.          To eradicate female infanticide c.          To promote the welfare of the girl child in poor families and to raise the status of the girl child

What is the assistance provided under this scheme? There are two types of schemes namely: a.          Under scheme 1 Rs.22, 200/- fixed receipt in the name of girl child for the family which has only one girl child. b.          Under scheme II Rs.15, 200/- fixed receipt in the name of girl child for the family which has two girl children only. c.          An amount of Rs.150/- as an incentive on monthly basis for the girl child after the completion of 5 years from the date of deposit and up to 20 years of deposit for the purpose of girls education

What are the criteria for availing the benefit under this scheme? The criteria for availing the benefits under this scheme are: a.          Under the scheme one the annual family income should be below Rs.50,000/- b.          Under the scheme two the annual family income should be below Rs.12,000/- c.          Either of the parents should have undergone sterilization within 35 years d.          Family should have one/two female children and no male child e.          In future no male child should be adopted

Who are the beneficiaries under this scheme? The girl child from the poor families are the beneficiaries under this scheme.

When will be the fixed deposit will get matured? The fixed deposit will get matured on the completion of 29 years of deposit.

What is the time limit for application to avail the scheme? The time limit for application to be sent is: a.          Under the scheme I – Application should be sent before the completion of 3 years of the girl child. b.          Under the scheme II– Application should be sent before the completion of 3 years of the second girl child.

What are the other benefits available under this scheme? The annual incentive of Rs.1800/- is given to the girl child every year on 30th of March, from the completion of 6th year of fixed deposit for meeting the Education expenses.

What is the estimated time limit for the process of applications? From the date of receipt of applications, it will be processed in within one month.

Who are the officials to be contacted by the beneficiaries for availing the scheme? The District social welfare officer, District program officer, Child development project officer, Extention officer (SW) and Rural welfare officers (Women)

Where should the grievance to be addressed? The grievances may be addressed to: 1.          The Director, Tamilnadu State social Welfare Board, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005. 2.          District Collector 3.          District Social Welfare Officer.