Mukhyamantri Rajshri Yojana — How to Apply & Benefits

What is Mukhyamantri Rajshri Yojana?

Mukhyamantri Rajshri Yojana is a flagship scheme of the Government of Rajasthan to promote the birth and education of girl children. Launched on 1st June 2016, the scheme provides a total financial assistance of ₹50,000 to families on the birth of a girl child, disbursed in 6 instalments from birth to Class 12 completion.

The scheme aims to create a positive attitude towards girls in society, improve their health and education outcomes, and reduce the gender gap. It is administered by the Women and Child Development Department, Rajasthan.

Financial Benefits — 6 Instalments

Who is Eligible?

• Girl child born on or after 1st June 2016 in Rajasthan
• Birth must be in a government hospital or JSY-registered private hospital (institutional delivery)
• The family must have a Jan Aadhaar Card (Rajasthan family ID)
• First two girl children of the family are eligible
• For the 3rd instalment onwards, the girl must be enrolled in a government school or government-recognised school
• No income limit for the first two instalments; subsequent instalments require continued education

Documents Required

• Jan Aadhaar Card of the family
• Aadhaar Card of the mother/father — See our Aadhaar guide
• Birth Certificate of the girl child
• Hospital discharge slip (for 1st instalment — proving institutional delivery)
• Vaccination card (for 2nd instalment — complete immunisation record)
• School admission proof (for 3rd to 6th instalments)
• Bank account details (Aadhaar-linked, mother's account preferred)
• Passport-size photographs of mother and child

Step-by-Step Application Process

For 1st Instalment (At Birth)

1. Ensure institutional delivery — Deliver at a government hospital or registered private hospital
2. Registration at hospital — The hospital staff will register the girl child under Rajshri Yojana at the time of birth
3. Provide Jan Aadhaar details — Give your Jan Aadhaar number to the hospital
4. Receive unique ID — A unique Rajshri ID will be generated for the girl child
5. Amount credited — ₹2,500 transferred to the mother's bank account

For 2nd Instalment (After 1 Year)

1. Complete all vaccinations as per the Universal Immunisation Programme
2. Visit the Anganwadi centre or health centre with the vaccination card
3. Anganwadi worker or health worker will update the immunisation status online
4. Amount credited — ₹2,500 transferred after verification

For 3rd to 6th Instalments (School Admissions)

1. Enroll in a government or recognised school
2. School will verify the admission through the Shala Darpan portal
3. Apply through SSO portal — Login to sso.rajasthan.gov.in, find Rajshri Yojana, and apply for the relevant instalment
4. Upload documents — School admission letter, previous instalment receipt
5. Verification — District Women and Child Development office verifies
6. Amount credited to bank account

Offline Application

1. Visit the nearest Anganwadi centre or Women and Child Development office
2. Fill the application form
3. Attach all required documents
4. Submit and collect receipt

Processing Time

• 1st & 2nd instalments: Usually processed within 15-30 days
• 3rd to 6th instalments: 30-60 days after application
• Payment mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-linked bank account

How to Check Status

1. Visit Jan Soochna Portal — jansoochna.rajasthan.gov.in
2. Search for Rajshri Yojana
3. Enter the girl child's Rajshri ID or Jan Aadhaar number
4. View payment status and instalment history

Important Tips

1. Hospital registration is crucial — Ensure the hospital registers the birth under Rajshri at the time of delivery itself
2. Complete vaccinations on time — Delayed vaccinations delay the 2nd instalment
3. Government school preferred — Admissions in government schools make the process smoother from 3rd instalment onwards
4. Keep Jan Aadhaar updated — Ensure the girl child is added to the family's Jan Aadhaar card
5. Don't miss the window — Apply for each instalment within the specified timeframe to avoid delays

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Is Rajshri Yojana available for a third girl child?

No, the scheme covers only the first two girl children of the family. If the first two are girls and both are registered, the third girl child is not eligible.

Q2: What if the girl is born in a private hospital?

The private hospital must be registered under JSY (Janani Suraksha Yojana). If it is, the birth qualifies. If not, the 1st instalment may not be processed. Government hospital delivery is recommended.

Q3: Can the father's bank account be used?

The scheme prefers the mother's bank account. However, if the mother doesn't have an account, the father's Aadhaar-linked account can be used.

Q4: What if we move to another state?

Rajshri Yojana is a Rajasthan-specific scheme. If the family moves out of Rajasthan permanently, subsequent instalments may not be disbursed. The child must continue education in Rajasthan.

Q5: Is this scheme available along with Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana?

Yes, Rajshri Yojana benefits can be availed along with central schemes like Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao. There is no restriction on combining benefits.

Q6: What documents are needed for the Class 12 instalment?

For the 6th instalment (₹25,000), you need the Class 12 marksheet/passing certificate, school verification, and the Rajshri ID. The girl must have passed from a Rajasthan government or recognised school.

Disclaimer: CitizenNest is an independent platform and is not affiliated with the Government of Rajasthan. Information is compiled from official sources for citizen convenience. Always verify details on the official WCD portal before applying.

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