Nanda Gaura Scheme: The central and state governments have a bunch of schemes aimed at helping daughters. One of the most well-known ones from the central government is the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana. On the state level, there are also various initiatives for daughters. For instance, the Uttarakhand government has the Nanda Gaura Yojana. If you’re interested, make sure to apply before December 20, 2025.
With the Nanda Gaura Yojana, the Uttarakhand government offers financial support from the moment a daughter is born until she finishes 12th grade. When a daughter is born, a lump sum is put into a joint account for the mother and daughter. After she completes 12th grade, the funds are released. The scheme transfers money in two phases. Its goal is to promote the idea of “Educate the daughter, save the daughter.” This initiative helps financially disadvantaged families, benefiting both mothers and daughters.
Under the Nanda Gaura scheme, families can receive Rs 62,000
The Nanda Gaura Yojana gives Rs 11,000 right after a daughter is born. Registration is needed after the girl is born. The money is then deposited into the joint bank account of the mother and daughter. The next payment happens when the girl finishes her 12th grade, at which point the government adds Rs 51,000 to her account. In total, the benefits from this scheme amount to Rs 62,000.
The aim of the Nanda Gaura scheme is to:
1. Prevent female foeticide even before daughters are born.
2. Prohibit child marriage.
3. Empower girls through education.
4. Eliminate gender inequality in society.
5. Ensure financial security for the girl child so she can pursue higher education.
Who benefits from the Nanda Gaura Yojana?
1. This scheme is exclusively for girls who are permanent residents of Uttarakhand.
2. Families with more than 2 daughters are not eligible for this scheme.
3. Registration for the first phase must occur within 6 months of the daughter’s birth.
4. The daughter must be born in a government/private hospital or ANM centre only.
5. If the birth occurs outside the state, a certificate must be attached.
6. Home births attended by midwives will not be accepted.
7. The deadline for the second phase of applications is set for 30th November each financial year.
8. The family’s annual income should not exceed Rs 72,000 (which is Rs 6000 per month).
9. Only the income certificate issued by the Tehsildar will be accepted.
How to apply for the Nanda Gaura Yojana?
You can only apply for this scheme through the official website https://www.nandagaurauk.in/. You’ll need documents like the girl’s name, Aadhaar card, and the guardian’s name and Aadhaar card to apply. Offline applications are not allowed.