Gaura Devi Kanya Dhan Yojana Update: Daughters to Get Rs 86,000 Incentive, Apply Now – Full Details Inside

The Gaura Devi Kanya Dhan Yojana was launched by the Uttarakhand government to provide financial support to daughters, especially those from economically weaker backgrounds. Under this scheme, parents will receive Rs 11,000 upon the birth of a daughter. Additionally, once the daughter passes the 12th grade, she will receive an incentive of Rs 51,000. This amount will be deposited as a fixed deposit in the daughter’s name for five years, and upon completion of the term, the total amount will increase to Rs 75,000. Overall, the scheme provides a total assistance of Rs 86,000.

Throughout this article, we will provide all the necessary information for daughters in Uttarakhand who wish to benefit from the Gaura Devi Kanya Dhan Yojana. If you want to apply for this scheme, you will find details about how to apply, the required documents, the official website, the benefits of the scheme, eligibility criteria, and more.

Benefits of Uttarakhand Gaura Devi Kanya Dhan Yojana

The Gaura Devi Kanya Dhan Yojana offers benefits to daughters from Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and BPL cardholder families in Uttarakhand.

• The scheme can benefit up to two daughters per family.
• Parents of a newborn girl will receive a lump sum of Rs. 11,000.
• Upon the girl’s completion of 12th grade, Rs. 51,000 will be deposited as a fixed deposit (FD) in her account.
• The FD will mature in 5 years, after which the girl will receive Rs. 75,000.
• The scheme aims to provide financial support for higher education and encourage a positive mindset towards daughters in society.

Eligibility Criteria for Uttarakhand Gaura Devi Kanya Dhan Yojana

• The applicant’s parents must be permanent residents of Uttarakhand.
• The girl must belong to a BPL family.
• The girl must be under 25 years of age to apply.
• The family income for rural areas should not exceed Rs. 15,976 per year; for urban areas, the income should not exceed Rs. 21,206 per year.
• The scheme is available to economically weaker sections of Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and the General Category.

Required Documents for Uttarakhand Gaura Devi Kanya Dhan Yojana

• Aadhar Card
• BPL Ration Card
• Income Certificate
• Voter ID Card
• Copy of Family Register
• Certificate of being unmarried (verified by the village head)
• Fixed Deposit Receipt (with signature)
• High School Certificate and Marksheet
• Roll Number of the Student
• Mobile Number
• Email ID
• Passport-sized Photograph

How to Apply for Uttarakhand Gaura Devi Kanya Dhan Yojana

1. Visit the official website via the link provided.
2. Download and print the application form.
3. Fill in the details (name, school name, parent’s details, etc.).
4. Attach necessary documents (Aadhar card, BPL card, income certificate, etc.).
5. Submit the form to your school or development block office.
6. Eligible applicants will receive scheme benefits after verification.