AI SummaryNandaa Gaura Yojana is a state scheme of Uttarakhand that gives financial support for up to two girl children in a family. Girls receive ₹11,000 at birth for hospital deliveries and ₹51,000 after passing Class 12, giving parents a helping hand for the upbringing and education of their daughters. For financial year 2025-26, ₹145.93 crore was transferred through PFMS to 33,251 beneficiaries on 26 February 2026, and ₹19.23 crore more to 4,098 girls of Haridwar and Uttarkashi on 25 June 2026. More than 50,000 girls have benefited under the scheme so far. Online applications for the 2026 batch are open on the official portal, so eligible families can apply in time.
Department of Women Empowerment and Child Development, Government of Uttarakhand runs this scheme. The support is paid in two installments, and the whole process is now online. No offline applications are accepted anymore.
Nandaa Gaura Yojana
The first installment of ₹11,000 is given at the time of birth if the delivery happens in a hospital or ANM center. The second installment of ₹51,000 is given after the girl passes Class 12. Together this comes to ₹62,000 for one girl child, and the benefit is limited to two girls per family.
The scheme is run on a first come first served basis depending on budget. So it is better to apply as soon as the application window opens and keep all documents ready.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Nandaa Gaura Yojana |
| Level | State |
| Beneficiary State | Uttarakhand |
| Benefit Type | Cash (DBT) |
| First Installment | ₹11,000 at birth |
| Second Installment | ₹51,000 after Class 12 |
| Nodal Department | Department of Women Empowerment and Child Development, Uttarakhand |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | nandagaurauk.in |
Benefits
Nandaa Gaura Yojana gives money to two girls per family in two stages. These funds help a family manage the costs of a girl's growth and later the expenses of higher education and related needs.
The first payment of ₹11,000 is given at birth. To claim it, the application must be submitted within six months of the birth, and the child must be born in a hospital or ANM center. Applications after six months are not accepted.
The second payment of ₹51,000 is given after the girl passes Class 12. For the 2026 batch, the online application window runs from 22 August 2026 to 30 November 2026. Applications after this date will not be accepted. The girl must pass out in the same year she applies, must be unmarried, and should hold a certificate from a recognized board such as Uttarakhand Board, CBSE, ICSE, or the National Institute of Open Schooling.
Eligibility
To qualify for Nandaa Gaura Yojana, a family needs to meet these conditions:
- The family must be a permanent or original resident of Uttarakhand.
- The family must belong to the economically weaker section. As per the scheme rules, the benefit is for families with low income or BPL status, and the scheme is run on a first come first served basis.
- The benefit is restricted to up to two girls per family.
- Parents or guardians must give a signed affidavit confirming that this is the first or second daughter, that no family or financial details are hidden, and that all family bank accounts are disclosed.
- Girls living in Nari Niketan, Balika Niketan, or state-aided orphanages in Uttarakhand are exempt from the standard income and residence certificate requirements.
Application Process
Applications are accepted only online through the official portal at nandagaurauk.in. Follow the steps given below to apply for the birth installment or the Class 12 installment.
STEP 1 - Go to the official website at nandagaurauk.in and click on the new registration option.
STEP 2 - Register using a valid mobile number and your Aadhaar details to create a login. If you are already registered, sign in with your mobile number and password.
STEP 3 - Choose whether you are applying for the first installment at birth or the second installment after Class 12, and fill in all the details correctly.
STEP 4 - Upload all the required documents. Each certificate should be under 200 KB and clearly readable, or the application will be rejected.
STEP 5 - Submit the form. Your details go through a checking process by the department, and if everything is correct, the amount is paid directly into the linked bank account, subject to budget.
Required Documents
Documents needed for the first installment at birth:
- Latest passport size photo of the girl child, and maternal child immunization or MCP (vaccination) card.
- Birth registration certificate and institutional delivery certificate.
- Permanent residence certificate, ration card, and a copy of the family register or a certificate from the ward member.
- Income certificate and Aadhaar and PAN cards of both parents or guardians.
- Full bank account details linked to Aadhaar, along with an Anganwadi worker certificate.
Documents needed for the second installment after Class 12:
- Latest passport size photo and signature of the student, plus Class 12 mark sheet and certificate from a recognized board.
- Aadhaar and PAN cards of the student and parents, and a permanent residence certificate.
- Bank account passbook linked to Aadhaar, family register or ration card with the girl's name, and higher education admission record if available.
- Affidavit confirming the daughter is unmarried and that this is the first or second daughter getting the benefit.
Some villages are missing from the Apni Sarkar portal (eservices.uk.gov.in), so students there cannot get caste, residence or income certificates and are unable to apply. The state government has promised a quick fix.
References
More details and form downloads are available on the official website nandagaurauk.in. The government order for the scheme can be read at Nandaa Gaura Yojana government order. The application and registration tutorial is available at Nandaa Gaura registration instructions. Official form details for the first and second installments are also shared by district portals at Bageshwar district Nandaa Gaura forms.
FAQ's
Who can apply for Nandaa Gaura Yojana?
Permanent residents of Uttarakhand with low income or BPL status can apply, and the benefit is limited to two girl children per family.
How much money is given at birth?
The first installment of ₹11,000 is given if the child is born in a hospital or ANM center and the application is made within six months of birth.
What amount is given after Class 12?
The second installment of ₹51,000 is given after the girl passes Class 12, and the girl must be unmarried at the time of applying.
What is the last date for the Class 12 installment in 2026?
For the 2026 batch, the online application window is open from 22 August 2026 to 30 November 2026.
Can a family apply for more than two daughters?
No, the benefit is strictly limited to two girls per family.
How do I apply online?
Register and apply on the official portal at nandagaurauk.in using a valid mobile number and Aadhaar details.
How do I receive the money?
Once the documents are verified and budget is available, the amount is paid directly into the bank account linked to Aadhaar through DBT, on a first come first served basis.