Kanya Vidya Dhan Yojana
- P Project/Program
A Active
Key Information
The Kanya Vidya Dhan Yojana scheme aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious girls from economically weaker sections of the society to pursue higher education. The main objective of this scheme is to encourage parents to send their daughters to school and ensure that they get access to quality education. Under this scheme, girls who have secured a minimum of 60% marks in their intermediate exams are eligible for financial assistance. The scheme is only applicable for girls who are residents of Uttar Pradesh and have passed their intermediate exams from any recognized board in the state.
Lead Implementing Government(s)
Location(s)
South Asia
India
Activity URL
Government Affiliation
Government-affiliated programYears
2004 -
Partner(s)
Not applicable or unknown
Ministry Affiliation
Women and Child Development DepartmentFunder(s)
Not applicable or unknown
COVID-19 Response
UnknownGeographic Scope
Sub-nationalAreas of Work Back to Top
Education areas
Attainment
- Post-secondary
Other skills
- Rights/empowerment education
Skills
- Other academic performance-related
Cross-cutting areas
- Community sensitization
- Gender equality
Program participants
Target Audience(s)
Girls in school, Youth
Age
Not applicable or unknown
School Enrolment Status
All in school
School Level
- Tertiary
Other populations reached
Not applicable or unknown
Participants include
Not applicable or unknown
Program Approaches Back to Top
Reducing economic barriers
- Scholarships/stipends for school fees
Program Goals Back to Top
Education goals
- Increased grade attainment
- Increased years of schooling
Cross-cutting goals
- Changed social norms
- Increased employment/job-related skills
- Increased knowledge of rights
- More equal power in relationships
- More equitable gender attitudes and norms