Gaura Devi Kanya Dhan Yojana
गौरा देवी कन्या धन योजना
Benefit Amount
₹ 50,000
Total Beneficiaries
Thousands of girls annually
Launched
Jan 2017
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Overview
To promote higher education and delay early marriage, the Uttarakhand govt provides a one-time grant to girl students upon completing intermediate education.
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Key Benefits
- One-time financial grant of ?50,000
- Encourages girls to finish school and aim for college
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Eligibility Criteria
- Resident of Uttarakhand
- Passed Class 12 from a recognized board
- Family annual income below ?15,976 (Rural) or ?21,206 (Urban) as per old BPL norms (updated periodically)
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Documents Required
- Class 12 Marksheet
- BPL Ration Card
- Income Certificate
- Domicile Certificate
- Aadhaar Card
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How To Apply
- Apply via the Nanda Gaura portal (escholarship.uk.gov.in)
- Submit application through the school principal
- District Welfare Officer verifies and approves