Uttarakhand’s Nanda Gaura scheme pays out in two phases — a smaller amount at birth, and a larger one when a girl passes Class 12 — and it has effectively absorbed the older, separately-named Gaura Devi Kanya Dhan scheme into one integrated programme. Here’s what’s confirmed and what still needs checking directly with the department, since figures vary noticeably across sources for this one. Last updated: 10.07.2026.
Scheme details and amount
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Section | Scheme details and amount |
| Summary | Use the official links and instructions on this page for the current process. |
Live updates
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Official name | Nanda Gaura Yojana (integrates the earlier Gaura Devi Kanya Dhan Yojana) |
| Run by | Women Empowerment & Child Development Department, Uttarakhand |
| Phase 1 (at birth) | ₹11,000 |
| Phase 2 (on passing Class 12) | ₹51,000 |
A note on the numbers: this ₹11,000 + ₹51,000 structure is the most consistently repeated figure across independent sources, but some aggregator sites quote ₹52,000, ₹62,000, a combined ₹86,000, or describe an FD-based ₹50,000-at-birth model instead. Given this inconsistency, treat the figures above as the best current estimate and confirm your exact entitlement directly with the department or portal when you apply, rather than assuming any single number is guaranteed.
Who is eligible
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Section | Who is eligible |
| Summary | Permanent/domicile resident of Uttarakhand only. Birth must occur in a hospital — home births are reportedly excluded from the birth-stage payment, so hospital delivery matters for this scheme specifically. Capped at 2 living girl children per family. The girl must be unmarr… |
- Permanent/domicile resident of Uttarakhand only.
- Birth must occur in a hospital — home births are reportedly excluded from the birth-stage payment, so hospital delivery matters for this scheme specifically.
- Capped at 2 living girl children per family.
- The girl must be unmarried at the time of claiming the Class 12 tranche.
- A family income cap of around ₹72,000/year has been cited by some sources, though this specific figure isn’t confirmed on an official page — verify current income criteria before applying if your family’s income is close to this range.
How to apply
Applications are online-only. Portal names in circulation include nandagaurauk.in and nandagaura.uk.gov.in — check both if one isn’t loading, as domain naming for this scheme has varied. There’s also a legacy departmental e-scholarship portal still indexed for the older Gaura Devi scheme name, though the current live process runs through the Nanda Gaura portal itself.
- Visit the official Nanda Gaura portal.
- Register with the girl child’s details, birth certificate, and parent information.
- For the Class 12 tranche, apply after your board result is declared, uploading your marksheet and continuing-unmarried declaration.
- Upload all required certificates in the format specified by the portal.
- Submit and note your application number for status tracking.
Documents typically required
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Section | Documents typically required |
| Summary | Birth certificate Income certificate Domicile/residence certificate Aadhaar card Bank passbook Some scheme categories may ask for additional documents — the portal will specify exactly what’s needed for your application stage (birth vs. Class 12) once you begin. |
- Birth certificate
- Income certificate
- Domicile/residence certificate
- Aadhaar card
- Bank passbook
Some scheme categories may ask for additional documents — the portal will specify exactly what’s needed for your application stage (birth vs. Class 12) once you begin.
2025-26 cycle deadline (for reference)
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Section | 2025-26 cycle deadline (for reference) |
| Summary | For the 2025-26 cycle covering Class 12-pass applicants, the online application deadline was extended to 4 January 2026 (originally 31 December 2025), with new registrations cutting off around 20 December 2025 and the extended window kept open mainly for form corrections. No c… |
For the 2025-26 cycle covering Class 12-pass applicants, the online application deadline was extended to 4 January 2026 (originally 31 December 2025), with new registrations cutting off around 20 December 2025 and the extended window kept open mainly for form corrections. No confirmation was found of whether a fresh cycle has opened for mid-2026 — check the portal directly for the current cycle’s dates.
How to check your application status
- Go to the official portal.
- Select your district, block, and school (for the Class 12 tranche).
- Enter your application number.
- Complete the CAPTCHA to view your status.
Frequently asked questions
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Section | Frequently asked questions |
| Summary | Is Nanda Gaura the same as Gaura Devi Kanya Dhan Yojana? Nanda Gaura has integrated the earlier Gaura Devi Kanya Dhan Yojana into one combined scheme — if you see both names referenced, they now refer to the same programme. Does a home birth disqualify the birth-stage paymen… |
Is Nanda Gaura the same as Gaura Devi Kanya Dhan Yojana?
Nanda Gaura has integrated the earlier Gaura Devi Kanya Dhan Yojana into one combined scheme — if you see both names referenced, they now refer to the same programme.
Does a home birth disqualify the birth-stage payment?
Based on available information, hospital delivery appears to be a requirement for the birth-stage tranche — confirm with your local Anganwadi or the department if this applies to your situation.
What’s the exact income limit?
Figures around ₹72,000/year have been cited, but this isn’t confirmed on an official page — check directly with the department for the current threshold.
Important links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| nandagaurauk.in | Official Nanda Gaura portal |
Because certain details (exact amount, income cap) vary across sources for this particular scheme, the safest move is applying through the official portal and letting your specific application confirm the numbers that apply to you, rather than budgeting around a figure pulled from a secondary site.
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