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Kanyashree Prakalpa: Empowering the Girl Child 

Kanyashree Prakalpa is a flagship initiative of the Government of West Bengal, designed to improve the status and well-being of girls from socio-economically disadvantaged families through conditional cash transfers. Launched by the Department of Women Development and Social Welfare, the scheme aims to promote education, delay early marriage, and empower girls to become self-reliant and confident members of society.

Key Objectives

  • Prevent Child Marriage: Provides financial incentives to girls who remain unmarried until at least 18 years of age.
  • Promote Education: Offers scholarships to encourage continuation of education, including vocational and technical training.
  • Enhance Health and Nutrition: Supports delayed marriage and education to reduce early pregnancies and improve health outcomes.
  • Empowerment and Financial Inclusion: Transfers benefits directly to girls’ bank accounts, promoting independence.

Scheme Components

Component Eligibility Benefit Amount Conditions
Annual Scholarship Unmarried girls aged 13–18 enrolled in class VIII–XII ₹1,000 per year Enrolled in government-recognized institutions
One-Time Grant (K2) Unmarried girls aged 18–19, enrolled in education/training  ₹25,000 (one-time) Must remain unmarried until 18 and be enrolled in a recognized institution

Eligibility Criteria

  • Resident of West Bengal
  • Unmarried at the time of application
  • Enrolled and attending school, college, or training institution
  • Age 13–18 for annual scholarship; 18–19 for one-time grant

Impact

Kanyashree Prakalpa has successfully reduced school dropout rates, discouraged early marriages, and empowered girls through higher education and training. Recognized by the United Nations, the scheme has become a model for girl-child empowerment across the globe.

How to Apply

Eligible girls must open a bank account and submit documents (age proof, income certificate, unmarried declaration, enrollment proof) to their school or local government office.

Kanyashree Prakalpa is more than a scholarship—it's a movement towards gender equality, social justice, and a brighter future for the girls of West Bengal.