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Kanyashree Prakalpa
A state conditional cash transfer scheme in West Bengal aiming to prevent child marriage and improve female education rates.
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₹1,000 – ₹25,000
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Key Highlights
Delaying Child Marriage
Conditioned cash benefits structured to keep girls unmarried and in school until age 18.
Annual Scholarship (K1)
Provides ₹1,000 annually to girls aged 13 to 18 remaining in secondary/technical education.
One-Time Grant (K2)
A substantial ₹25,000 lump sum paid upon turning 18 if continuing academic/occupational goals.
Kanyashree Scholarship Tiers
Comparison of conditional cash transfer components
Annual Scholarship (K1)
₹1,000 per YearPaid to unmarried girls aged 13-18 enrolled in Class VIII to XII or technical courses.
One-Time Grant (K2)
₹25,000 lump sumPaid at age 18 if the girl remains unmarried and is engaged in academic or occupational studies.
Who is eligible
- Eligible adolescent girl residing in West Bengal (family income limits waived for special needs).
Eligibility rules · v1 · effective 1 January 2020
Who is not eligible
- Kanyashree Prakalpa registrations are open to eligible female students in registered schools/colleges in West Bengal.
How to apply
Collect Form from Institution
Collect Form K1 or K2 free of cost from the secondary school or college where the student is enrolled.
Typical duration · 3 days
Submit Form & Documents
Fill out the form and submit it to the head of the academic institution along with Aadhaar, bank details, and income proof.
Typical duration · 7 days
Bank Disbursal
The institution uploads details onto the portal, and upon district approval, the funds are directly transferred to the girl's bank account.
Typical duration · 20 days
Sources
- Kanyashree Prakalpa Official Portal, Government of West BengalMINISTRY_PORTAL · Fetched 5 July 2026
Additional Details
Kanyashree Prakalpa is an award-winning conditional cash transfer scheme launched by the Government of West Bengal under the Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare. The scheme aims to improve the lives and education of adolescent girls from low-income families, disincentivizing early child marriage by tying cash benefits to school enrollment and remaining unmarried. It features two components: K1 (an annual scholarship of ₹1,000 for girls aged 13-18 enrolled in Class VIII-XII or technical courses) and K2 (a one-time grant of ₹25,000 paid when they turn 18, provided they are unmarried and in education/vocation). The initiative has received global recognition from the United Nations and UNICEF.