Kanyashree Prakalpa 2021 – {Apply Now}

The Kanyashree Prakalpa (Conditional Cash Transfer Scheme) in West Bengal is a government-funded program implemented in the districts of West Bengal. The Department of Women Development and Social Welfare of the West Bengal Government (DWD SW) designed the program to improve the status of girls and children in the state by providing incentives for teenage girls to delay their marriage until they are 18 years old, the legal marriage age.

পশ্চিমবঙ্গের মহিলা উন্নয়ন ও সমাজকল্যাণ বিভাগ (DWD & SW) কন্যাশ্রী প্রকল্প ডিজাইন করেছে – একটি শর্তসাপেক্ষ নগদ স্থানান্তর স্কিম যার লক্ষ্য হল পশ্চিমবঙ্গের মেয়েদের অবস্থা উন্নত করা এবং সমস্ত কিশোরী মেয়েদের স্কুলে পড়াশোনাকে উৎসাহিত করা এবং 18 বছর বয়স পর্যন্ত তাদের বিয়ে বিলম্বিত করা। কন্যাশ্রী এখন বিশ্বশ্রী।

The Kanyashree Prakalpa aims to improve girls’ education level, prevent female feticide and empower women. The main objective of West Bengal’s Kanyashree Prakalpa program is to ensure that girls receive an education up to the age of at least 18. Eligible girls and students must submit and complete K1 and K2 forms from their respective educational institutions. You must apply for Form K1, which is available to unmarried girls and children between 13 and 18 years of age who read in accredited schools (Grades VIII, IX, XI, and XII) of the institution

In this article, we will provide you with complete information about Kanyashree Prakalpa (কন্যাশ্রী প্রকল্প). Kindly look through it for Kanyashree Yojana Benefits & Feature, Current Progress, News Update, Eligibility Check, Documents Required, Registration, Sign up Log in, Online Form, How to Apply, Beneficiary List, Status Check.

Kanyashree Prakalpa 2024

Department of Women Development and Social Welfare, Government of West Bengal (DWD&SW) has designed the Kanyashree Prakalpa – a conditional cash transfer yojana to improve the status and well be of the girl child in West Bengal by incentivizing schooling of all teenage girls and delaying their marriages until the age of 18, the legal age of marriage.

Benefits & Feature

Kanyashree Prakalpa seeks to improve the status and wellbeing of girls, specifically those from socio-economically disadvantaged families through Conditional Cash Transfers.

• It was also decided that the Kanyashree Prakalpa should confer more than just monetary support; it should be a means of financial inclusion and a tool of empowerment for adolescent girls. The scheme’s benefits are therefore paid directly to bank accounts in the girls’ names, leaving the decision of utilization of the money in their hands.
• Kanyashree Scheme incentivizing them to continue in education for a longer period of time, and complete secondary or higher secondary education or equivalent in technical or vocational streams, thereby giving them a better footing in both the economic and social spheres.

• Disincentivizing marriage till at least the age of 18, the legal age of marriage, thereby reducing the risks of early pregnancies, associated risks of maternal and child mortality, and other debilitating health conditions, including those of malnutrition.
• To reinforce the positive impact of increased education and delayed marriages, the Kanyashree Prakalpa also works to enhance the social power and self-esteem of girls through a targeted behavior change communication strategy.

Kanyashree Prakalpa Key Highlights

Name of the Schema	Kanyashree Prakalpa (কন্যাশ্রী প্রকল্প)
Announced By	Hon’ble Chief Minister of West Bengal Srimati Mamata Banerjee
Name of the Department	Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare
Scheme Goal	Provide financial help to girls so that they can continue their education and delay marriage
Scheme Beneficiaries	Female Girls Students (between 13 years to 18 years)
No of Beneficiaries	7334174
Total Budget Allocated	Over Rs 7,000 crore
Application Method	Offline
Scheme Implemented in	West Bengal (WB)
Official Website	wbkanyashree.gov.in

Current Progress

• The ‘Kanyashree Prakalpa’ has so far helped over 70 lakh girl children in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed on  Kanyashree Dibas – August 14.
• On the occasion of the Kanyashree Dibas, the chief minister said that her government has spent over Rs 7,000 crore on the yojana since 2013.

Kanyashree Scheme Scholarship Amount

Sl.No	Kanyashree Scholarship	Scholarship Amount
1	Annual scholarship – K1	Rs. 1000.00
2	One‐Time Grant – K2	Rs. 25,000.00

Scheme Objective

Protecting and empowering all adolescent girls and supporting their healthy development by creating an enabling environment for their participation and meaningful contribution to society.

• Incentivize through scholarships, the continuation of education of the girl child in Secondary and Higher Secondary classes and those undergoing vocational training or sports training.
• Reducing the incidence of dropouts, especially amongst girls from poor families.
• Discouraging early marriage of girls to ensure compliance with the legal provisions pertaining to the minimum age at marriage.
• Improving Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) by delaying the age of marriage and consequently increasing the median age of first birth
• Preventing trafficking and exploitation of the girl child.
• Eradicating undernutrition and mal-nutrition of the girl child.

Kanyashree Yojana Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must be Unmarried.
• The applicant must be a permanent resident of West Bengal state.
• The candidate should be Enrolled in class 8 to class 12 or equivalent.
• The applicant’s age must be between 13 years to 18 years.
• The applicant’s family Annual income up to Rs 1,20,000/-
• However, girls who are specially-abled (with a disability of 40% or more) or are living in a Home registered under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000, or have lost both parents, may apply for Kanyashree even if their family’s income is more than Rs. 1,20,000 per year
• This scholarship is also open for various vocational, technical, and sports courses.

Documents Required to apply in Kanyashree Scheme

• Proof of age (declaration signed by Headteacher or Superintendent of J.J. Home or Birth certificate if available)
• Proof of being enrolled in the institution (declaration signed by Head of the institution or Superintendent of J.J. Home)
• Disability Certificate if applicable
• Declarations (by applicant/inmate of J.J. Home or their parent/guardian) of being unmarried, family income being less than Rs 1,20,000/- (signed by appropriate authority)
• Declaration of both parents being deceased by guardian or applicant, if applicable (signed by appropriate authority)
• Residence certificate
• Aadhar card
• Bank account details
• Passport size photograph

Download Kanyashree K1 & K2 PDF Forms

Kanyashree Prakalpa Application Form for One-Time Grant (K2)

Kanyashree Prakalpa Application Form for Annual Scholarship (K1)

{Step by Step Guide} How to Apply for Kanyashree Prakalpa

• Applying for Kanyshree Prakalpa (কন্যাশ্রী প্রকল্প) is easy – all schools, colleges or institutions mentioned above with female students will have Kanyashree application forms.
• The application forms for the Annual Scholarship – also called K1, are printed on light green paper, while the One-Time Grant application forms, also called K2 are printed on light blue paper. Make sure you get the correct form.
• Fill up the application form carefully.
• You must have a bank account in your name when applying for the Scheme. This is because Kanyashrees benefits will be sent by the government DIRECTLY to your bank account. If you do not have a bank account, ask your institution’s headteacher to assist you in opening one.
• Provide necessary documents
• Applicants will submit the applications at the institutions.
• Collect your acknowledgment receipt. Keep the acknowledgment slip carefully

Kanyashree Status Check Online – Track Applicant Id

Procedure To Track Application Status is given below –

• First of all, you have to go to the official website of the Kanyashree Prakalpa Yojana,
• The home page will open in front of you.
  
• Click on the Track Application Status option from the main page.
• Select the year and type of the scheme from the drop-down menu.
  
• Enter the date of birth and Application ID and captcha image.
• After that, you need to click on submit.
• Your application status will be on your computer screen

Important Links

Download Kanyashree Prakalpa App	Click Here
Track Kanyashree Application Status	Click Here
Know More About Kanyashree Prakalpa App	Download Here
Kanyashree ID Card	Download Here
Official Website	Click Here

Contact Details & Helpline Number

We have provided all the details related to Kanyashree Prakalpa. If you have faced any issues while applying for Kanyashree Prakalpa, Kindly note below contact details for any help.

• Address: Bikash Bhaban 10thFloor DF Block, Sector 1, Salt Lake City, 700091
• Phone No: 033-23373846
• E.mail: support.kanyashree@nic.in
• Kanyashree Prakalpa Nodal Officers Contact Details

Kanyashree Prakalpa FAQs

Who is eligible for the one-time grant (K2) in Kanyashree Prakalpa?

All unmarried girls who have turned 18 on or after 1st April 2013, are enrolled in and regularly attending an institution of education or vocational/technical or sports training or are inmates of J. J. Home

Who is eligible for annual scholarship scheme (K1) in Kanyashree Prakalpa?

All unmarried girls within the age of 13-18 years and Enrolled in classes VIII-XII in government recognized regular or equivalent open school or equivalent vocational/technical training course.

What are K1 & K2 Forms in Kanyashree Prakalpa?

Form K1 is the application form for Annual Scholarship and will be available at schools. Form K2 is applicable for One Time Grant for girls born on or after 01.04.1995 and will be available at schools.

Who are the appropriate certifying authority?

Undertakings or declarations made by the applicant or applicant's parents/guardians may be certified by any of the following: Group A Officer of State Government or the Government of India who is either posted in the area or is a resident of the area of residence of the applicant Member of Parliament, Member of Legislature of the area of residence of the applicant Councilor of ward of municipal areas, Gram Panchayat Pradhan of the area of residence of the applicant

How will the successful applicants get the scholarship money?

The scholarship money will be sent directly to the bank account mentioned. The beneficiary will receive an SMS alert on the contact number provided in the application form.

Can applicants track the status of their application?

Yes, the status of the application can be tracked online with the unique application id.