In this article, we will briefly explain the scheme details, eligibility, required documents, and how to download the official form PDF.
What is Nanda Gaura Yojana 2026
| Scheme Name | Nanda Gaura Yojana |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| Implementing Department | Department of Women Empowerment and Child Development, Government of Uttarakhand |
| Objective | To promote birth, education, and empowerment of girl children |
| Beneficiaries | Up to two girl children per eligible family |
| First Installment | ₹11,000 at the time of birth (institutional delivery only) |
| Second Installment | ₹51,000 after passing Class 12 |
| Application Timeline (Birth) | Within 6 months of birth |
| Application Timeline (Class 12) | July to November of the same year of passing |
| Income Limit | ₹6,000 per month or BPL category |
| Marital Status Condition | Girl must be unmarried at the time of claiming the second installment |
| Mode of Transfer | Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to bank account |
| Eligible Boards for Class 12 | Uttarakhand Board, Other State Boards, CBSE, ICSE, NIOS |
Objective of Nanda Gaura Yojana
The Nanda Gaura Yojana has been launched to support and empower girl children in Uttarakhand. The main objectives of the scheme are:
- To encourage institutional delivery
- To prevent gender discrimination
- To promote education of girl children
- To reduce female foeticide
- To support higher education after Class 12
- To provide financial security to economically weaker families
The scheme directly transfers financial assistance into the beneficiary's bank account through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).
Financial Assistance (Installment Details)
Under the scheme, financial support is provided in two installments per girl child:
| Installment | When | Amount |
| First Installment | At the time of birth (institutional delivery only) | ₹11,000 |
| Second Installment | After passing Class 12 | ₹51,000 |
Important Conditions
1) First Installment (At Birth)- Girl must be born in a government/private hospital or ANM center.
- Application must be submitted within 6 months of birth.
- Benefit available for maximum two girls per family.
- Girl must have passed Class 12 from:
- Uttarakhand Board
- Other State Boards
- CBSE
- ICSE
- National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)
- Application window: July to November of the same year in which she passes Class 12.
- Application submitted in the next year will not be considered.
- The girl must be unmarried at the time of application.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for Nanda Gaura Yojana, the applicant must fulfill the following conditions:- Must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand
- Family income should not exceed ₹6,000 per month OR family must belong to BPL category
- Benefit limited to two girl children per family
- Application for birth benefit must be submitted within 6 months
- For second installment, the girl must have passed Class 12
- Girl must be unmarried at the time of second installment claim
Mandatory Affidavit Requirement
The parent/guardian must submit an affidavit declaring:- All provided information is correct
- Benefit is being claimed for first/second daughter only
- No facts are concealed
- Bank account details of family have been disclosed
- In case of Class 12 claim, the girl is unmarried
Special Provision
Girls residing in:- Nari Niketan
- Balika Niketan
- Orphanages
- Other state government-aided homes
Documents Required
For First Installment (At Birth)
Applicants must submit certified copies of:
Applicants must submit certified copies of:
- Permanent Residence (Domicile) Certificate
- Family Register Copy (Parivar Register Nakal)
- Institutional/Hospital Delivery Certificate
- Birth Registration Certificate
- Income Certificate
- Aadhaar Card of parents/guardian
- Certificate issued by Anganwadi Worker
- MCP Card / Immunization Card
- Bank Passbook copy (Mother/Father/Guardian)
For Second Installment (After Class 12)
Applicants must submit:
Applicants must submit:
- Permanent Residence Certificate
- Income Certificate
- Class 12 Marksheet & Passing Certificate
- Date of Birth Certificate
- Family Register Copy
- Ration Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Bank Passbook of Girl Child
- Principal-issued Class 12 Passing Certificate
- Self-attested Marksheet (especially for NIOS or other recognized boards)
Nanda Gaura Yojana Form PDF Download
Applicants can download the official application form for both installments from the link below:
Download Form PDF:
https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s3a7aeed74714116f3b292a982238f83d2/uploads/2021/08/2021081965.pdf
https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s3a7aeed74714116f3b292a982238f83d2/uploads/2021/08/2021081965.pdf
Latest Update - Installment Transfer (2025-26)
On 26 February 2026, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami transferred ₹145.9 crore directly into the bank accounts of 33,251 beneficiaries through DBT.
Breakdown:
Breakdown:
- 5,913 newborn girls received ₹11,000 each
- 27,338 girls received ₹51,000 after passing Class 12
Conclusion
The Nanda Gaura Yojana is a significant initiative of the Uttarakhand Government that provides financial support to girl children at birth and after passing Class 12. With benefits of ₹11,000 and ₹51,000 in two installments, the scheme promotes institutional delivery and higher education for girls.
Eligible families should apply within the prescribed timeline and ensure all required documents are properly submitted to successfully avail the benefits under the scheme.
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