Dikri Development Scheme-DNH&DD
State: Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Health and Family Welfare
Category: Health & Wellness
Beneficiary Type: Individual, Family

The scheme aims at “Saving girls” as the primary objective and to improve the Sex Ratio at birth. Through this scheme, money is deposited in the name of the girl child under the LIC Single Premium Endowment Plan for the first two living girl children.

Benefits:
&gt; **Financial Benefit**

   1. An LIC is purchased from the Life Insurance Corporation named as Single Premium Endowment Plan (No. 917) in the name of the girl child of sum amount of ₹42,372/- (inclusive of all taxes). 
   1. Amount will be given to the first two girl children who are among the first two living issues that the couple has. 
   1. On attaining the age of 18 years, the child can utilize the money for her welfare.  
   1. However, in case of life threatening condition of the girl child, money can be withdrawn at any time for the treatment of the girl child with a certificate of life-threatening condition issued by the Medical Board of Dadra &amp;amp; Nagar Haveli &amp;amp; Daman &amp;amp; Diu. 

&gt; **Mode of Disbursement**

   1. PFMS DBT MODE. 
   1. An authorized Officer shall draw the said amount on a Hand Receipt Bill and pay directly to the LIC authorities (through PFMS) for the issuance of policies under Single Premium Endowment Plan No. 917 for a premium amount of ₹42,372/- per beneficiary. 
   1. The disbursement of benefits shall be made after obtaining approval of the Competent Authority.

&gt; **Nature of Assistance**

   1. Mode of Delivery – Kind. 
   1. Duration of Disbursement – Recurring. 

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Eligibility:
1. Either of the applicant&amp;#39;s parents should be a domicile of Dadra &amp;amp; Nagar Haveli &amp;amp; Daman &amp;amp; Diu. 
   1. The applicant&amp;#39;s mother must be of above 18 years old at the time of marriage. 
   1. The applicant delivery shall be carried out at Government / registered private hospitals of the U.T. of Dadra &amp;amp; Nagar Haveli &amp;amp; Daman &amp;amp; Diu. 
   1. The applicant&amp;#39;s expected mother must have undergone at least 3 Antenatal Checkups as per the Reproductive and Child Health scheme to be duly certified by the concerned Auxiliary Nurse Midwife / Field Health functionary of the respective sub-centre, and in case of high-risk patients, the number of antenatal checkups may be as recommended by a gynaecologist. 
   1. The applicant&amp;#39;s expected mother is registered under the Mother &amp;amp; Child Tracking System, and an ID has been generated. 
   1. The applicant will be eligible for the first two girl children who are among the first two living children that the couple has.

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Application Process:
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Step 1: The applicant (Mother) shall fill the “Application Form for the Dikri Development Scheme” (prescribed under Annexure-II) addressed to the Director, Medical & Health Services, Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu for taking benefit under the scheme. 
Step 2: The application shall invariably be accompanied by the required documents, including Original Institutional Delivery Certificate (as per the prescribed format under Annexure III), Birth Certificates, Domicile Certificate, Proof of Marriage, Aadhar (if available), Self Declaration by parents, and Mother’s Bank Account details, along with self-attested copies of all documents. 
Step 3: The completed application shall be submitted within three months from the date of delivery to the concerned Primary Health Center / Community Health Center / Urban Primary Health Center. 
Step 4: The Medical Officer Incharge of Primary Health Centers / Community Health Centers / Urban Primary Health Centers shall process the application and maintain records, and forward reports to the State Programme Officer – Reproductive Maternal Neonatal Child Health + Adolescent monthly. 
Step 5: Verification of Documents & Forms of the Dikri Development Scheme shall be done by the State Programme Officer – Reproductive Maternal Neonatal Child Health + Adolescent. 
Step 6: Approval / Recommendation shall be obtained from the Head of Office of the Medical & Public Health Department after approval of the Competent Authority. 
Step 7: An authorized Officer shall draw the amount on a Hand Receipt Bill and pay directly to the Life Insurance Corporation authorities (through Public Financial Management System) for issuance of policy under Single Premium Endowment Plan No. 917 for a premium amount of ₹42,372/- per beneficiary. 
NotesAnnexure II contains the prescribed Application Form for Dikri Development Scheme. 
Annexure III contains the prescribed format of the Original Institutional Delivery Certificate and Certificate of Antenatal Care Visits required for the release of benefits. 
Annexure IV contains the Receipt format for the individual acknowledging receipt of ₹42,372/- under the scheme. 
Annexure V contains the list of abbreviations used in the scheme document. 
The Annexures - II, III, IV & V are given in the guidelines document from pages 9-12.
The applicant, while receiving the benefit under the scheme, shall sign an acknowledgement receipt with an appropriate amount of revenue stamp. 
The department shall be liable to invoke legal procedures for any false claims, and the premium shall be deposited by the parents/guardian to the Medical & Public Health Department, and an FIR shall be lodged against the parents.

Documents Required:
Original Institutional Delivery Certificate (OIDC) from the Institutional Head in the prescribed format (as per Annexure – III).
Attested Copy of Birth Certificate of the Newborn. 
Attested Copy of Birth Certificate of Mother. 
Attested Copy of Domicile Certificate issued by the Mamlatdar of Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu. 
Attested Copy of Proof of Marriage. 
Attested Copy of Aadhar Card (If Available). 
Self Declaration by Parents for providing correct information and that they will keep the immunization & health check-up record of the girl child. 
Mother’s Bank Account Details, including:
Bank Account Number
Name of Bank with Branch
IFSC Code
Aadhar Seeded Bank Account
Self Attested Copy of All Documents should be attached to the application (prescribed under Annexure-II).