Kanyashree Prokalpa

Scholarship Details

West Bengal Kanyashree Prakalpa is a conditional cash transfer scheme launched by the Government of West Bengal in 2013. The scheme aims to empower and support the education of girl students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds in the state.

Under the Kanyashree Prakalpa Scheme, girls between the ages of 13 and 18 receive an annual scholarship, known as the Kanyashree scholarship, to support their educational expenses. 

Additionally, there is a one-time grant called the Kanyashree K2, which is provided to girls when they turn 18 years of age, provided they are unmarried and have continued their education

Award

• In June 2017 United Nations honours Kanyashree with the highest public service award.^[1] Kanyashree was ranked the best among 552 such social sector schemes from across 62 countries that were nominated for the coveted award.^[2]
• Finalist in GEM-Tech Awards 2016 organized by ITU and UN Women
• United Nations WSIS Prize 2016 Champion in e-Government Category (WSIS Action Line C7)
• CSI-Nihilent Award, 2014–15.
• Skoch Award and Order of Merit 2015 for Smart Governance.
• National E-governance Award 2014–2015 awarded by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Government of India.
• Manthan Award for Digital Inclusion for Development (South Asia and Asia Pacific) 2014 under the category E-Women and Empowerment.
• West Bengal Chief Ministers Award for Empowerment of Girls, 2014

Eligibility

Particulars	Eligibility Criteria
Beneficiary	Resident girl child of the State of West Bengal
Age Criteria	13 – 18 years of age
Marital Status	Unmarried
Income Limit	Family income should not be more than Rs. 1.2 lakhs Income criteria are NOT Applicable for the following: Orphan girl child Girl is physically challenged (Disability of 40% or more) Girl is in child care in a J.J. Home
Education Criteria	Girl child should be a student attending regular education or vocational/ sports training.

Documents Needed

Particulars	Documents Required
Proof of Age	Birth certificate School certificate Aadhar Card
Proof of Residence	Voter ID card Ration card Aadhaar card
Income Proof	Income certificate by authorised officials
Educational Certificates	Educational institution's enrolment certificate Mark sheet of relevant classes
Bank Account Details	Following bank account details of the girl child: Account Number Bank Name IFSC Code
Other Important Documents	Passport-size Photograph of the girl Declaration statement regarding the unmarried status of the beneficiary girl Certificate for Disability (if the girl is disabled) Deceased parents' Death certificate (if applicable)

Provider

Government of West Bengal

How To Apply

Follow the steps mentioned below on how to apply for the West Bengal Kanyashree Prakalpa scheme:

Step 1: Download the application form from the official website of the scheme or from the nearest Kanyashree Prakalpa designated institution. The link to the website is: https://wbkanyashree.gov.in/

Step 2: Fill out the application form carefully and attach all the required documents, as mentioned in the next section.

Step 3: Submit the application form to the Headmaster/ Principal of your school or at the nearest institution designated for Kanyashree Prakalpa applications.

Step 4: The submitted application will undergo a verification process by the concerned authorities. They will assess the eligibility and authenticity of the provided information.

Step 5: Upon approval, the beneficiary will start receiving the benefits of the Kanyashree Prakalpa Scheme in her bank account. This may include the annual Kanyashree scholarships and, upon turning 18, the one-time Kanyashree K2 grant.