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Chief Minister's Girl Child Protection Scheme (Tamil Nadu)

Social Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu

Fixed deposit for girl children, one of the older state schemes for girl child survival and education. Amounts and rules change often; confirm on the official government portal or district office before applying.

🎁 Benefits

  • Fixed deposit in the girl's name, matured on reaching 18

✅ Who can apply

  • Families with one or two girl children, as notified

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📎 Documents needed

  • Aadhaar card
  • Residence / domicile proof
  • Bank account details (Aadhaar-seeded)
  • Documents specific to the scheme (income, caste, age as applicable)

🧭 How to apply

  1. Apply through the concerned department or the nearest district / block office
  2. Keep Aadhaar and bank details ready

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