Nanda Gaura Yojana 2026 Uttarakhand: Apply Online at nandagaurauk.in, ₹51,000 for Class 12 Girls

Uttarakhand government's Nanda Gaura Yojana 2026 is accepting online applications for girls who passed Class 12 and for newborn girls. The scheme, earlier known as Gaura Devi Kanya Dhan Yojana, is now run by the Women Empowerment and Child Development Department on the official portal nandagaurauk.in. Eligible girls get ₹11,000 at birth for hospital delivery and ₹51,000 after passing Class 12, with support for up to two girls in a family.

Nanda Gaura Yojana gives financial help to girls from poor families in Uttarakhand. The government launched this scheme to stop child marriage, improve the sex ratio, and encourage girls to complete their education. The scheme is fully online now, and no offline applications are accepted. Girls or their parents can register on the official website nandagaurauk.in and upload the required documents.

Nanda Gaura Yojana 2026 Apply Online

Girls who passed Class 12 in 2025 had their application deadline extended to 4 January 2026, while the last date for new registrations was 20 December 2025. For the 2026 batch, the online application process for newborn girls started from 10 March 2026. The scheme works on a first come, first served basis, so eligible girls should apply early.

To apply for Nanda Gaura Yojana, follow these steps on the official portal:

STEP 1 - Go to the official website at nandagaurauk.in and click on the registration option for new users.

STEP 2 - Register with your mobile number and Aadhaar card. Create a password and log in to the portal.

STEP 3 - Choose the correct application stage. For newborn girls, select the first stage application. For Class 12 pass-out girls, select the second stage application.

STEP 4 - Fill in all the details correctly and upload the required documents. Each uploaded document must be clear and not more than 200 KB in size.

STEP 5 - Submit the application and note down the application number for checking the status later.

Nanda Gaura Yojana Highlights

Detail	Information
Scheme Name	Nanda Gaura Yojana (earlier Gaura Devi Kanya Dhan Yojana)
Launched By	Women Empowerment and Child Development Department, Uttarakhand
Beneficiaries	Girls from poor families, up to two girls per family
Benefit at Birth	₹11,000 for hospital delivery
Benefit after Class 12	₹51,000
Application Mode	Online only at nandagaurauk.in
Official Website	nandagaurauk.in

Nanda Gaura Yojana Benefits

The scheme gives financial support in two stages for each girl child. The first payment is made at the time of birth if the girl is born in a hospital or ANM centre. The second payment is made after the girl passes Class 12. The money is transferred directly to the bank account of the girl or her parents.

• ₹11,000 at the birth of the girl child when the delivery happens in a hospital or ANM centre.
• ₹51,000 after the girl passes Class 12 from a recognised school or board.
• The total support for one girl comes to ₹62,000 across both stages.

Nanda Gaura Yojana Eligibility

Before applying, girls and their families should check the eligibility conditions given below:

• The girl must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
• Only two girls from one family can get the benefit of the scheme.
• For the first stage, the application must be made within six months of the girl's birth.
• For the second stage, the girl must have passed Class 12 and must be unmarried.
• The bank account must be linked with Aadhaar and must not be a Jan Dhan account.

Nanda Gaura Yojana Documents

The following documents are needed while applying for the scheme online:

• Passport size photo of the girl child or student.
• Aadhaar card and PAN card of the girl and her parents or guardian.
• Permanent residence certificate of Uttarakhand.
• Copy of the family register or ration card.
• Income certificate and birth registration certificate.
• For Class 12 stage, the marksheet and passing certificate of Class 12.
• Bank passbook copy of the beneficiary or joint account.

Important Links for Nanda Gaura Yojana

Here are the useful links for the Nanda Gaura Yojana:

• Official Website - nandagaurauk.in
• New User Registration - Register on the portal
• Login for Applicants - Applicant login
• Scheme Order - Nanda Gaura Yojana shashandesh PDF

FAQ's

Is Nanda Gaura Yojana the same as Gaura Devi Kanya Dhan Yojana?

Yes. Gaura Devi Kanya Dhan Yojana has been renamed as Nanda Gaura Yojana and is now run by the Women Empowerment and Child Development Department on the new portal nandagaurauk.in.

How much money does a girl get under Nanda Gaura Yojana?

A girl gets ₹11,000 at birth for hospital delivery and ₹51,000 after passing Class 12. The total support is ₹62,000 per girl.

Can a family apply for more than two girls?

No. The scheme gives benefit to only two girls from a family, as per the government order.

Is offline application accepted?

No. The scheme is fully online. Applications are accepted only through the official portal nandagaurauk.in.