The Dulari Scheme, launched by the Health Department of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands on 26th January 2013, is a welfare initiative aimed at promoting the birth, education, and delayed marriage of girl children. Through financial incentives, the scheme supports girls from birth through schooling and even into adulthood, encouraging education and empowerment of girl children across the Union Territory.
Short Summary
• Scheme Name: Dulari Scheme
• Launched On: 26 January 2013
• Implemented By: Directorate of Health Services, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
• Target Group: Girl children born on or after 01.10.2013
• Mode of Application: Online via https://serviceonline.gov.in
• Disbursement Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Benefits of the Dulari Scheme
| Event/Stage | Financial Assistance |
|---|---|
| Institutional Birth | ₹8,000 |
| Home Birth | ₹5,000 |
| Passing Class 8 | ₹5,000 |
| Passing Class 10 | ₹10,000 |
| Passing Class 12 | ₹10,000 |
| Marriage at 21 years | ₹5,000 |
| Marriage after 25 years | ₹10,000 |
Note: Educational incentives for girls not registered under the older Planned Family Scheme but born before 01.10.2013 are also available, fixed in a bank account until they turn 18.
Eligibility Criteria
• The applicant must be a domicile of Andaman & Nicobar Islands
• Only girl children born on or after 01.10.2013 are eligible for all benefits
• Girl children aged 0–13 years born before the scheme launch (but not covered under the Planned Family Scheme) are eligible for educational incentives only
• The girl must not be married before 21 years
• Must be actively enrolled in school to claim education-related benefits
Cessation of Benefits
• If false documents or statements are submitted
• If the child drops out from school
• If the girl marries before 21 years
• If the beneficiary dies before benefit disbursement, amount may be released to the parents as per government order
Application Process
Online Registration (One-Time)
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Click on “Register”, enter required details, verify via OTP
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Complete registration and create login credentials
Dulari Registration
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Login using registered Email ID and Password
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Click “Apply for Services” → “View all Available Services”
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Search “Dulari” and click “Dulari Registration”
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Fill in all mandatory details and submit the registration form
Dulari Scheme Application
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Login again at https://serviceonline.gov.in
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Go to “Apply for Services”
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Click on “Dulari Scheme”
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Select the desired incentive (e.g., birth, class 8, 10, 12, marriage)
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Fill in details, upload documents, and submit
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Receive Application Reference ID for tracking
Documents Required
• Aadhaar Card of parents
• Birth Certificate of the child
• Domicile/Local/Permanent Resident Certificate
• Ration Card
• Address proof of parents
• Class 8/10/12 marksheet, if applying for educational incentives
• Bonafide/School Leaving Certificate, if applicable
• Marriage certificate, if claiming marriage benefits
• Bank account details (passbook copy)
• Passport-size photo of parents
• Any other document as specified by DHS
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Dulari Scheme?
The ‘Dulari Scheme’ is a government initiative launched by the Health Department of the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands on January 26, 2013, aimed at providing various benefits to women and their girl children. - Who is eligible for benefits under the Scheme?
Parents domiciled in Andaman & Nicobar Islands with girl children born on or after January 26, 2013, are eligible for benefits. Additionally, girl children between 0-13 years born before October 1, 2013, and not covered under the previous Planned Family Scheme are also eligible. - What are the benefits provided under the Scheme?
The scheme provides benefits at birth, educational milestones (VIII, X, and XII standards), and upon marriage at the ages of 21 and 25. - How much are the benefits for institutional delivery?
For institutional delivery, the benefit is ₹8,000/- - What is the benefit amount for home delivery?
For home delivery, the benefit is ₹5,000/-. - How much is the benefit upon passing the VIII standard?
The benefit upon passing VIII standard is ₹5,000/-. - What benefits are provided upon passing X and XII standards?
Upon passing X standard, the benefit is ₹10,000/-, and upon passing XII standard, it is also ₹10,000/-. - Are there benefits provided for marriage under the Scheme?
Yes, there are benefits upon marriage. ₹5,000/- is given upon marriage at the age of 21, and ₹10,000/- is given if married after the age of 25. - What are the eligibility criteria for availing benefits under the Scheme?
Eligibility includes having parents domiciled in Andaman & Nicobar Islands and being born on or after January 26, 2013. - What leads to the cessation of benefits under the Dulari Scheme?
Benefits will cease if false information is provided, if the child marries before the age of 21, if the child becomes a school dropout, or if the child passes away before reaching the age for benefit disbursal. - Is there any penalty for providing false information?
Yes, benefits will cease if false or misleading information is provided by the parent or beneficiary. - How can I apply for benefits under the Scheme?
The eligible applicant can register and apply under the scheme through the online Portal: https://serviceonline.gov.in/