Kanyashree Prakalpa
Conditional cash transfer to keep West Bengal's girls in school
Government
State Government
Who it’s for
Adolescent & Young Girls (13+ years)
Application mode
Online (through educational institution)
Processing time
Typically a few weeks to a couple of months after submission and institutional verification.
Deadline / renewal
K1 requires annual renewal through the institution each academic year until age 18 or marriage/dropout. K2 is a one-time claim at 18.
What it provides
Conditional cash transfer to keep adolescent girls in school and delay marriage: annual scholarship (K1, Rs 1,000/yr, age 13-18, unmarried, studying) and one-time grant (K2, Rs 25,000 at 18, unmarried, still studying/in training).
Benefits breakdown
Who’s eligible
Unmarried girls aged 13-18 (K1, family income up to Rs 1.2 lakh/yr) and unmarried girls 18+ enrolled in education/vocational training (K2), residents of West Bengal.
Documents required
- Birth certificate/age proof
- Aadhaar card
- Bank account passbook (girl's own account)
- School/institution enrolment certificate
- Family income certificate
- Self-declaration of unmarried status
- Passport-size photograph
How to apply
Online
- Log in/register on the Kanyashree portal (wbkanyashree.gov.in) through the school/college where the girl is enrolled
- Fill in the K1 or K2 application form as applicable, with personal, family and bank details
- Upload scanned documents (age proof, income certificate, bank passbook)
- Head of Institution verifies and forwards the application
- Application is processed by the District Kanyashree Cell; approved amount is credited via DBT
- Every year, the Head of Institution must renew the K1 application for continued eligibility
Helpline
Contact the Kanyashree Nodal Officer at your District Magistrate's office
FAQs
What happens if I get married before 18?
The scheme is specifically for unmarried girls; marrying before 18 (which is also below the legal marriage age) will end eligibility for further K1 payments and disqualify K2.
Do I need to renew every year?
Yes, the K1 annual scholarship needs to be renewed each year through your Head of Institution.
Last verified 31 August 2026