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UttarakhandGirl Child / Education

Nanda Gaura Devi Kanya Dhan Yojana

Rs 11,000 at birth registration + Rs 51,000 at 18/Class 12 for Uttarakhand's girls

Government

State Government

Who it’s for

Girl Children (birth to Class 12/18 years)

Application mode

Online

Processing time

A few weeks per instalment for verification.

Deadline / renewal

Register within the prescribed window after birth; second instalment claimed at Class 12 completion/age 18.

What it provides

One-time financial assistance (Rs 11,000 at birth registration + Rs 51,000 on passing Class 12/turning 18) to support girl child welfare and education.

Benefits breakdown

Birth registrationRs 11,000Within the prescribed registration window after birth
Class 12 passing/turning 18Rs 51,000On passing Class 12 or turning 18, whichever is applicable per scheme rules

Who’s eligible

Girl child born in Uttarakhand to permanently resident families, family income below prescribed ceiling; maximum two girls per family.

Documents required

  • Birth certificate
  • Aadhaar card of parents and child
  • Income certificate
  • Residence/domicile proof of Uttarakhand
  • Bank account details
  • Class 12 marksheet (for second instalment)

How to apply

Online

  1. Visit nandagauradevi.uk.gov.in
  2. Register with family and girl child details
  3. Upload birth certificate, income and residence proof
  4. Submit for the first instalment (birth registration)
  5. Return to the portal at Class 12/age 18 to claim the second instalment with marksheet/age proof

Helpline

Available on wecd.uk.gov.in

FAQs

Is this available for more than 2 daughters?

No — typically capped at a maximum of two girls per family; check current notification for any exceptions (e.g., twins).

Last verified 31 August 2026