What this scheme offers
Named after the 16th-century Gond queen Rani Durgavati, celebrated in Chhattisgarh and neighbouring states for leading her forces against Mughal expansion rather than surrendering her kingdom, this scheme for girls was announced in the same 2026-27 budget speech that raised Mahtari Vandan Yojana's allocation to ₹8,200 crore. Coming from the same budget cycle as several other newly announced Indian state schemes, the operational details — who exactly qualifies, what the benefit amount is, and how to apply — were still being worked out at the time of writing. If you're trying to plan around this scheme, contact the Women and Child Development Department directly rather than relying on any specific figure until an official notification is published.
Who is eligible
- Details awaited — official eligibility criteria had not been published at the time of writing.
Documents required
- To be confirmed once the scheme's official guidelines are published
How to apply
- Check the Chhattisgarh Women and Child Development Department's official announcements for the scheme's launch details.
- Once guidelines are published, they'll typically specify eligibility, required documents and the application process (portal, Anganwadi centre, or other channel).
- In the meantime, contact your local Anganwadi centre or district WCD office for the latest status.
- Revisit the official state government portal periodically for updates, as details for newly announced schemes are typically published within months of the budget announcement.