Brief Objective The Girl Child Protection Scheme is aimed at preventing gender discrimination by empowering and protecting rights of girl Children through direct investment from Government. It is being implemented in Tamil Nadu state. Benefits Scheme-I An amount of Rs. 50,000 is deposited in the name of the girl child born on or after 01/08/2011, in the form of fixed deposit with the Tamil Nadu Power Finance and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited, for a family with one girl child only. The copy of the fixed deposit receipt is given to the family of the girl child. Scheme-II An amount of Rs. 25,000 is deposited in the names of two girl children in the form of fixed deposit with Tamil Nadu Power Finance and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited, for a family with two girl children only. The copy of the fixed deposit receipt is given to the family of the girl children. The above deposit is renewed at the end of every 5 years and on completion of 18 years of age the amount deposited along with interest will be given to the girl child. To get this benefit, the girl child should appear for 10th standard public examination. Thus, the matured amount will help the girl child to pursue her higher education. An annual incentive of Rs.1800 is given to the girl child every year from the 6th year of deposit in order to meet education expenses. Eligibility Annual income limit - Rs.72000/- The upper age limit for undergoing sterilization by either of the parents has been fixed as 40 years. How to apply Ctiizens can apply through eSeva or visit the district social welfare office. For more details, click here.