Diwali Special: Financial Assistance for Women - eKYC Process and Eligibility Details
As Diwali approaches, the government is set to provide financial assistance to women under the "Girl Child Fund" scheme. Eligible women can receive either a one-time payment of ₹18,000 or a monthly amount of ₹1,500. This initiative targets women aged 19 to 59 years and aims to support families across the state.
Scheme Details:
Monthly Benefit: ₹1,500
One-Time Benefit: ₹18,000
Eligible Age: 19-59 years
Target Beneficiaries: Women from all communities (SC, ST, BC, and minorities)
Estimated Budget:
Total cost of the scheme: ₹3,300 crore approximately
One-time payment: ₹2,000 crore
Monthly pension: ₹3,000 crore
eKYC Requirements: To receive the benefits, beneficiaries must complete the eKYC process, which includes:
A valid ration card with all family members listed.
Aadhaar card linked to a bank account and mobile number.
Six-step verification including:
No government employment in the household
No retired government employees in the household
Current utility bills not exceeding ₹1,500
Income tax not applicable
Land ownership restrictions
Preparation Tips:
Verify Aadhaar details including age (must be between 19-59).
Keep all documents, including ration card and Aadhaar, ready.
Complete eKYC in advance to ensure quick disbursement once the scheme is launched.
The government will announce the official implementation date soon. Beneficiaries who complete eKYC and have all required documents will receive the funds promptly.
This initiative is part of the state's effort to empower women and provide financial security, especially during the festive season.
Women in Andhra Pradesh are set to receive another major benefit as the government prepares to roll out the Aadabidda Nidhi Scheme. Under this program, eligible women will be provided ₹1,500 per month as direct financial assistance, according to State Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha.
Speaking at the Sthree Shakti Abhinandana Sabha in Anakapalli district, the Minister highlighted that the coalition government is steadily implementing its "Super Six" poll promises. She pointed out that the government has already delivered on key commitments such as:
Enhanced NTR Bharosa pensions
Free gas cylinders under Deepam-2 scheme
Thalliki Vandhanam for students
Annadata Sukhibhava for farmers
Free bus travel for women under the Sthree Shakti scheme
Now, focus is shifting to the Aadabidda Nidhi Scheme, where women will soon receive ₹1,500 every month directly into their bank accounts. To further ensure women's safety, CCTV cameras are also being installed in APSRTC buses.
The Minister emphasized that the government aims to empower women with financial independence and create large-scale employment opportunities. She noted that several new industries, including bulk drug units, steel plants, and toy manufacturing units, are coming up in Nakkapalli, which will provide jobs to nearly 25,000 women.
It is worth noting that during elections, the coalition government had promised ₹1,500 monthly aid for women under Aadabidda Nidhi and ₹3,000 monthly unemployment allowance for jobless youth. Citizens are now keenly waiting to see which scheme will be implemented first.