What do you get under Kanyashree?
Cash for girls who stay in education and stay unmarried: ₹1,000 a year (K1) from class 8 to 12, and a one-time grant of ₹25,000 (K2) at age 18. K3 gives a scholarship for postgraduate study.
The Kanyashree portal did not respond when we checked on 1 November 2026; the district page and budget figures above are official.
Kanyashree: latest updates
- Kanyashree reported renamed Kanyaratna by the new state government; existing beneficiaries to continue. news report
- Budget 2026-27 announced a separate one-time ₹50,000 grant for unmarried girl students joining an undergraduate course at a government or aided college. Rules awaited. official source
- Interim budget: K1 pays ₹1,000 a year (15.5 lakh girls in 2025-26) and K2 pays ₹25,000 once (2.24 lakh girls). official source
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Who is eligible for Kanyashree?
- K1: unmarried girls aged 13 to 18 in class 8 or above at a government-recognised school.
- K2: unmarried girls over 18 and under 19, enrolled in a recognised school, college or training course when they apply.
Also check:
- The girl must be unmarried.
- Ask your school or college whether an income limit applies this year.
Documents needed for Kanyashree
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How to apply for Kanyashree
- Apply through your school (K1) or school or college (K2); the institution uploads the form on the Kanyashree portal.
- The girl needs her own bank account for the money.
How to check Kanyashree status
- Ask the school or college Kanyashree nodal teacher for the status, or check on the Kanyashree portal with the application ID.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Kanyashree?
K1: unmarried girls aged 13 to 18 in class 8 or above at a government-recognised school. K2: unmarried girls over 18 and under 19, enrolled in a recognised school, college or training course when they apply.
How much do I get under Kanyashree?
Cash for girls who stay in education and stay unmarried: ₹1,000 a year (K1) from class 8 to 12, and a one-time grant of ₹25,000 (K2) at age 18. K3 gives a scholarship for postgraduate study. The Kanyashree portal did not respond when we checked on 1 November 2026; the district page and budget figures above are official.
What documents do I need for Kanyashree?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Age proof (birth certificate, school certificate or similar); Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Proof of admission or fee receipt; Passport-size photo.
How do I apply for Kanyashree?
Apply through your school (K1) or school or college (K2); the institution uploads the form on the Kanyashree portal. The girl needs her own bank account for the money. Official site: https://wbkanyashree.gov.in/
How do I check Kanyashree status?
Ask the school or college Kanyashree nodal teacher for the status, or check on the Kanyashree portal with the application ID.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Kanyashree?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
Has Kanyashree been renamed Kanyaratna?
News reports from August 2026 say yes, and that girls already in the scheme continue. We could not open an official order yet, so ask your school’s Kanyashree nodal teacher for the current form and name.
How much do girls get under Kanyashree K2?
A one-time grant of ₹25,000 for an unmarried girl over 18 and under 19 who is still studying or in training, as per the official figures in the 2026-27 interim budget.
Official sources
- South 24 Parganas district: Kanyashree Prakalpa eligibility
- West Bengal Budget Speech 2026-27 (interim, 5 February 2026), Finance Department
- Kanyashree Prakalpa portal, Govt of West Bengal
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 31 January 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.