Wb govt launches kanyashree to prevent child marriage. The form of kanyashree prakalpa a conditional cash transfer scheme under the department of women development and social welfare, government of west bengal with the aim of improving the status and well being of the girl child in west bengal by. Kanyashree prakalpa is a targeted conditional cash transfer scheme, which is aimed at checking child marriage and retaining girls in schools and other educational institutions. Started in 2011, kanyashree prakalpa is a conditional cash. The annual scholarship is for unmarried girls aged 18 years enrolled in class viiixii. Kanyashree prakalpa new version very vital for competitive students kanyashree prakalpa is a west bengal government aidedbackedsponsored conditional direct cash transfer scheme for underprivileged girls who are exposed vulnerable to child trafficking, child marriage and other modes of oppressioncoercion. Kanyashree s strategy is simple, keeping girls away from marriage till exact age and keeping them in the streamline of their education, to do that government facilitates these girls with financial aid. Although you can apply for the onetime grant anytime between the ages of 18 and 19, it is better to do so as soon as you turn age 18. Kanyashree prakalpa scholarship 2019 new application form. What conditions do i need to fulfill to be eligible for kanyashree prakalpa. Kanyashree s approach is conditional cash transfers. The revised amount of annual scholarship will be rs. Except this award this scheme wins so many national and international awards.
She has already received the annual scholarship of kanyashree prakalpa. The student under this scholarship will get rs 500 per year when they turn years. Jun 24, 2017 kanyashree prakalpa, the scheme launched by mamata banerjee in october 20, two years after she became west bengal chief minister, today won her government the united nations public service award. Kanyashree prakalpa schemebackground, about, and award. Explore kanyashree prakalpa profile at times of india for photos, videos and. Kanyashree prakalpa, a west bengal government scheme that provides scholarship to girls from economicallybackward backgrounds, has been. Apply online for kanyashree k3 scholarship programme. Sep 03, 20 through conditional benefits, kanyashree prakalpa hereinafter referred to as the scheme aims to reduce the prevalence of child marriage in west bengal by increasing the enrollment of girls in secondary education or vocational sports training, and simultaneously encouraging the delay of marriages of girls until they reach the age of 18. And the government mentions that they will transfer the money into a bank account which is under the girls name.
This article discusses how this scheme is different in its approach from the other conditional cash transfer schemes aimed at removing child marriage and improving education among adolescent girls in india. It is for unmarried girls aged 18 years enrolled in classes viiixii in government recognized regular or equivalent open school or. Two scholarship grants under the kanyashree prakalpa, the state government offers two scholarship schemes. The two components of the scheme annual scholarship of rs. Kanyashree k3 scholarship program for university students.
Girls to get more from kanyashree scheme in west bengal. We hope that the story of swapna roy, her struggle against early marriage and her ultimate success to gain education with the help of kanyashree prakalpa becomes a true inspiration to the girl students who are fighting now. Please sign and date your posts by typing four tildes. All unmarried girls within the age of 18 years and enrolled in classes viiixii in government recognised. Website of kanyashree prakalpa, west bengal national portal. Jan 08, 2019 kanyashree prakalpa is a conditional cash transfer scheme under the department of women development and social welfare with the aim of improving the status and well being of the girl child in west bengal. In this video kanyashree project we have discussed about how to write a report. Kanyashree scheme has helped 60 lakh girl children deccan. Kanyashree prakalpa, the scheme launched by mamata banerjee in october 20, two years after she became west bengal chief minister, today won her. Kanyashree prakalpa in schools, currently a passing mention in books, scheme to be now taught extensively the singur agitation added by state government in class viii history textbooks has a timeline at the end showing how mamata and her party leaders initiated the movement in 2006 and emerged victorious in 2016 following the.
You should apply for the annual scholarship as soon as you turn years of age. With this increase, allocation for the kanyashree prakalpa will stand at rs 850 crore, state finance minister dr amit mitra said. In october 20, kanyashree prakalpa, a conditional cash transfer scheme was launched in west. Girls with special needs, but in a class below class viii, can also apply for the annual scholarship. This scholarship amount will be given from 201819 financial year.
The kanyashree prakalpa has so far helped over 60 lakh girl children in west bengal, chief minister mamata banerjee claimed on wednesday. On the occasion of the kanyashree dibas, the chief. State government of west bengal has granted a scholarship for helping the girl child to continue their studies. West bengals successful kanyashree prakalpa programme needs. Jul 05, 2017 kanyashree prakalpa is provided by the government of west bengal which is developed among all districts of the state. Report on kanyashree prakalpa and kanyashree mela kanyashree prakalpa is an innovative project of the government of west bengal with the intention to enhance the educational status amongst the girl children belonging to the age group of years to 18 years and 18 years to 19 years. West bengal kanyashree prakalpa 2018 sarkari yojana for. Kanyashree prakalpa, a cct scheme for improving the status and well being of the girl child in the state has been formulated by the department of women development and social welfare, west bengal kanyashree prakalpa.
Kanyashree prakalpa seeks to improve the status and well being of girls, specifically those from socioeconomically disadvantages families through condiational cash transfers by. How to apply for kanyashree all india trinamool congress. Therefore kanyashree becomes biswashree internationally. Incentivizing them to continue in education for a longer period of, read more.
This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject. Annual scholarship to be paid annually to the girls in the. Under kanyashree prakalpa an unmarried girl child who is to 18 years old and reading in any recognized school in class viiiixxixii will get annual scholarship of rs. Through kanyashree prakalpa, the government of west bengal provides social protection to. The west bengal government today increased the budget for its successful kanyashree scheme for empowering girls by increasing the scholarship amount. Kanyashree is an initiative taken by the government of west bengal to improve the life and the. Kanyashree prakalpa 20 application form and notification. In the project, the government provides an annual scholarship of rs 750 to girls between to 18 years class viii to xii to continue their studies, provided they are.
Kanyashree prakalpa seeks to improve the status and wellbeing of girls, specifically those from socioeconomically disadvantaged families through conditional cash transfers. Kanyashree prakalpa is a conditional cash transfer scheme with the aim of improving the status and well being of the girl child in west bengal by incentivizing schooling of all teenage girls and delaying their marriages until the age of 18, the legal age of marriage. Global pat for bengals girl child scheme the hindu. Download paragraph kanyashree prakalpa for madhyamik 2020 exam. Under kanyashree prakalpa an unmarried girl child who is to 18 years old and reading in any recognized school in class. The scheme provides financial help to the girls from disadvantaged families to pursue higher studies. Sep 04, 2019 learn more about kanyashree k3 scholarship for university students, who are pursuing a postgraduate degree. Know about the eligibility criteria, online application process, and other important information. Application forms for the scheme and forms for opening up of the bank accounts will be available freeof cost online. K1 every beneficiary, falling under the k1 category will receive rs. Postgraduate students to be included in kanyashree prakalpa.
Kanyashree prakalpa, a cct scheme for improving the status and well being of the girl child in the state has been formulated by the department of women development and social welfare, west bengal. This will help more girls to chase their dreams with government support. Jul 24, 2017 kanyashree prakalpa schemebackground, about, and award 1. Kanyashree prakalpa kp, introduced by government of west. Kanyashree prakalpa a flawed scheme save bengali family.
Read more about girls to get more from kanyashree scheme in west bengal on business standard. In october 20he government of west bengal has launched kanyashree prakalpa a conditional cash transfer scheme for girls. The kanyashree prakalpa scheme has two benefit components. A girl student of all category can get the benefit of this scholarship. West bengal kanyashree prakalpa 2018 sarkari yojana for girls in wb. The west bengal government increased the budget for its successful kanyashree scheme for empowering girls by increasing the scholarship amount. On success of the scheme kanyashree prakalpa, mamata banerjee extended the scheme to university students by launching k3. Kanyashree prakalpa scheme extended for university. Kanyashree prakalpa is a dream project in west bengal.
The scheme provides an annual scholarship of rs 500 to all unmarried girl students aged between and 18 and a. Jun 22, 2014 kanyashree prakalpa, a west bengal government scheme that provides scholarship to girls from economicallybackward backgrounds, has been given international recognition by the united kingdoms. Kanyashree prakalpa is an initiative of the west bengal government to improve the lives and the status of the adolescent girls. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the kanyashree prakalpa article. Kanyashree prakalpo scheme is a conditional cash transfer benefit or scheme subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions keeping in mind the perspectives of the adolescent girls across the state of west bengal. Conditional cash transfer provisions kanyashree prakalpa. Kanyashree prakalpa has been designed to ensure that girls stay in school and delay their marriages till at least age of 18. Kanyashree kanyashree prakalpa is a west bengal scholarship scheme for unmarried girls who complete years of age. The kanyashree prakalpa introduced by the government of west bengal in 20 has received widespread recognition at the national as well as international levels. Latest current affairs in april, 2020 about kanyashree prakalpa scheme.
I want to buy books, khata, pens etc with the scholarship of kanyashree prakalpa and to. Apart from all these, the state government also mentions that the benefits of this yojana will directly send to the bank accounts of the girls. Important paragraph writing for madhyamik 2020 examination. Kanyashree prakalpa kp, introduced by government of west bengal in 2012 is a unique conditional cash transfer scheme which targets adolescent girls aged 19 years and offers a twotier scholarship of an annual rs 500 approx for continuing education k1 and a onetime payment of rs 25,000 on completion of 18, conditional upon. Motivation kanyashree prakalpa kp, introduced by government of west bengal in 2012 is a unique conditional cash transfer scheme which targets adolescent girls aged 19 years and offers a twotier scholarship of an annual rs 500 for continuing education k1 and a onetime payment of rs 25,000 on completion of 18, conditional upon the girl. The scheme through its inception is based of flawed assumptions. Encouraged by the success, i propose to enhance the annual scholarship amount under the scheme from rs 500 to rs 750. The scholarship or onetime grant will be paid to the beneficiaries by way of fund transfer through a bank account only.