The Nanda Gaura Yojana is a scheme by the Uttarakhand state government aimed at empowering the girl child from birth until her marriage by providing financial assistance. The primary objective is to prevent female feticide, stop child marriage, reduce gender inequality, and enable self-reliance through higher education. Benefits are extended to eligible families who are permanent residents of Uttarakhand. To avail the benefits, a joint bank account is opened in a nationalized bank with zero balance and no clearance. This joint account is opened with the mother (or with the father if the mother is not alive, or with a guardian if both parents are not alive) and must be linked with the Aadhaar number of the beneficiaries.
Benefits
| Phase | Amount | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| At the time of Birth | Rs. 11,000/- | Direct e-payment to the bank account |
| On passing Class 12th | Rs. 51,000/- | Direct e-payment to the bank account |
| Total | Rs. 62,000/- |
Eligibility
- Residency:
- The scheme is applicable only to native or permanent girl children of Uttarakhand.
- Family Limitation:
- Benefits are granted for a maximum of two living girls in a family.
- Timely Application:
- The first phase must be applied for within 06 months of the girl child’s birth.
- Institutional Delivery Requirement:
- The birth must take place in a government hospital, a private hospital, or an ANM center. A certificate of institutional delivery and the birth certificate of the girl are mandatory. (Delivery conducted by a trained midwife will not be considered an institutional delivery.)
- Application Deadline for Second Phase:
- The last date to apply for the second phase each financial year is November 30.
- Bank Account:
- The bank account provided must be active.
- Income Limit:
- The annual income of the girl’s family should not exceed Rs. 72,000 (i.e., Rs. 6,000 monthly). Only an income certificate issued by the Tehsildar is acceptable.
Application Process
Online Process
- Access the Portal:
- Visit the official web portal for the scheme.
- Select the Relevant Phase:
- Click on the “First Phase Online Application Process” for benefits at birth or the “Second Phase Online Application Process” for benefits on passing Class 12.
- Complete the Application:
- Fill out the application form with the required personal, bank, and family details.
- Upload Documents:
- Upload the required documents as specified.
- Submit:
- Submit the application online.
Documents Required
For the First Phase Application
- Permanent Residence Certificate.
- Income Certificate:
- Issued by the concerned Tehsildar.
- Certificate of Institutional Delivery:
- Issued by a government hospital, private nursing home, or a hospital outside the state (delivery by a trained midwife is not acceptable).
- Birth Certificate:
- Of the girl child.
- Aadhaar Card:
- Of the mother (or father/guardian, as applicable).
- Bank Passbook:
- Copy of the first page of the bank passbook of the mother/guardian.
- Anganwadi Certificate:
- Certificate provided by the concerned Anganwadi worker in the prescribed format.
For the Second Phase Application
- Permanent Residence Certificate.
- Income Certificate:
- Issued by the concerned Tehsildar.
- Passing Certificate of Class 12.
- Date of Birth Certificate/Birth Register Certificate.
- Aadhaar Card:
- Of the applicant/beneficiary.
- Unmarried Certificate:
- Self-proclaimed certificate confirming the beneficiary is unmarried.
- Bank Details:
- Information from the first page of the bank passbook.
- Anganwadi Certificate:
- In the prescribed format.
- School Certificate:
- Issued in the prescribed format.
- Aadhaar Card:
- Of the mother of the girl.
Frequently Asked Questions
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To take advantage of the first phase, is it mandatory to apply within a specific time after the girl child’s birth?
Yes, the application for the first phase must be submitted within 06 months of the girl child’s birth. -
Is there any upper income limit prescribed for applying?
Yes, the annual income of the girl’s family must not exceed Rs. 72,000. -
If the girl child is born at home, can her parents apply for Phase I?
No, the birth must be institutional; hence, a certificate of institutional delivery is mandatory. -
If a girl child was born outside Uttarakhand in another state, but her parents are residents of Uttarakhand and have all necessary certificates, can they apply for Phase I?
Yes, provided all required documents and certificates are in order. -
If someone has three daughters, can they take benefit for all three?
No, benefits are available for a maximum of two living girls per family. -
If someone has taken benefit for the first daughter, can they take advantage of the scheme for the third daughter?
No, the scheme benefits are limited to two girl children only. -
Are Nari Niketan/Balika Niketan beneficiaries, such as orphans or girls growing up in state-aided homes, eligible for the scheme if they have passed Class 12?
Yes, provided they meet the other eligibility criteria. -
Are all the certificates required for girls from Nari Niketan/Balika Niketan, or orphans, mandatory even if they have passed Class 12?
Yes, all prescribed certificates must be submitted. -
What are the overall benefits of the scheme?
The scheme provides financial assistance of Rs. 11,000 at birth and Rs. 51,000 upon passing Class 12, totaling Rs. 62,000. -
How does one apply for the scheme?
Applications are submitted online via the official portal. -
What is the official portal to apply?
The official web portal for the scheme is provided on the state government’s website.