Delhi govt extends form submission dates for girl child scheme benefits

In an order dated June 26, the Department of Women and Child Development said the dates for submission of forms for the two schemes has been extended till August 31

The demographic pattern of 0-6 age group can capture the gender discrimination "even before birth" — Dates extended till August 31 for ladli scheme

1 min read Last Updated : Jun 29 2020 | 8:22 AM IST

The Delhi government has extended the dates for submission of forms for availing benefits under the Delhi Ladli Scheme and the financial assistance to widows for performing the marriage of their daughters and orphan girls in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, officials said.

In an order dated June 26, the Department of Women and Child Development said the dates for submission of forms for the two schemes has been extended till August 31.