Kanyashree Prakalpa Yojana

1. Rejecting the concept of child marriage and making sure that every family complies with the law concerning the legal age for marriage. 
2. Increase the median age of the first birth while postponing the age of marriage to increase the infant mortality rate (IMR) and maternal mortality rate (MMR).  
3. Eliminate the malnutrition and undernutrition of girl children.  
4. Encourage the continuation of girls' education in secondary and higher secondary classes, as well as those pursuing vocational training or athletic training, through scholarships. 

1. Lower the number of dropouts, particularly among girls coming from low-income families. 
2. Prevent the exploitation and trafficking of young girls. 
3. The scheme should not only provide adolescent girls with financial assistance but also serve as a tool for financial inclusion. Benefits from the scheme are thereby paid directly into the bank accounts of the beneficiaries, giving them the ability to decide how to spend the money. 
4. The communication strategy involves adolescent-friendly methods such as Kanyashree clubs, events, competitions, and the support of powerful women figures as role models that advocate social and psychological empowerment.  

Components of Kanyashree Prakalpa Yojana  

The main goals of the Kanyashree Prakalpa Yojana are to make sure that girls continue their education and postpone marriage until they turn at least 18 years old. The strategy used by this scheme is also straightforward: Conditional Cash Transfers, a social safety net component that has been highly effective in improving the lives of children and teenagers around the world. The two cash transfer components of the scheme are as follows: 

• An annual incentive of Rs.1,000 will be provided to unmarried girls between the ages of 13 and 18 years who are enrolled in Class VIII or higher for each year they continue their education.  

• A One-Time Grant of Rs.25,000 that will be given to an unmarried girl pursuing an academic or professional goal after she reaches the age of 18 years. 
  

Eligibility Criteria for Kanyashree Prakalpa Yojana  

The eligibility conditions to apply for the Kanyashree Prakalpa Yojana are listed below: 

1. Unmarried girls aged 13 to 18 years who are enrolled in classes VIII to XII of a regular, government-recognised school, an equivalent open school, or an equivalent vocational or technical training programme. 
2. Unmarried girls who have reached the age of 18 years on or after 1 April 2013 and are enrolled in an educational institution or pursuing vocational or technical training programmes, or sports training, or they are J. J. Home inmates. 
3. Girls from families with an annual income of less than Rs.1.2 lakh. The income requirement is waived for girls with special needs, orphans, and girls living in J. J. Homes. 
4. Girls with special needs who are enrolled in a class lower than class VIII are also eligible. 

Documents Required for Kanyashree Prakalpa Yojana 

Applicants need to submit the following documents to apply for the Kanyashree Prakalpa Yojana: 

1. Declarations (by the applicant/resident of J.J. Home or their parent/guardian) demonstrating their single status and that their family's annual income is less than Rs.1.2 lakh 
2. Declaration by guardian or applicant that both parents have passed away (signed by relevant authority) 
3. Proof of enrolment in an institution (declaration signed by the institution's head or the Superintendent of J.J. Home) 
4. Photograph 

1. Disability Certificate (if applicable) 
2. Birth Certificate/Age proof (declaration signed by the Head Teacher or Superintendent of the J.J. Home) 

Process to Apply for Kanyashree Prakalpa Yojana  

The steps to apply for the Kanyashree Prakalpa Yojana are as follows: 

Step 1: Collect the application from the institution/school. For annual scholarships, K1 Form must be completed, and K2 Form must be completed for one-time grants. 

Step 2: Open a bank account in the beneficiary's name. 

Step 3: Submit the completed application form along with attested and attached documents to the Head Teacher of the school/institution. 

The Head Teacher will verify the application by signing and stamping it appropriately. An acknowledgement receipt will be issued which can be used for additional formalities in the future. 

Process to Track Kanyashree Prakalpa Yojana Application Status 

After you have applied for the Kanyashree Prakalpa Yojana, you can check the status of your application by following the steps mentioned below: 

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Kanyashree Prakalpa Yojana. 

Step 2: On the main page, click on the ‘Track Application Status’ option. 

Step 3: Select the ‘Year’ and ‘Type of Scheme.’ 

Step 4: Enter your applicant ID, date of birth, and captcha. 

Step 5: Click on the ‘Submit’ button.