Current Context: The Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana continues to provide financial assistance of ₹25,000 in six stages to eligible girl children in Uttar Pradesh, from birth to higher education, through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
- The scheme was launched in October 2019 by the Government of Uttar Pradesh and is implemented by the Department of Women Welfare.
- Purpose: The scheme aims to promote the birth, education, and empowerment of girl children, improve the child sex ratio, discourage female foeticide and child marriage, encourage school enrolment, and reduce the financial burden on families.
- Benefits: Eligible beneficiaries receive ₹25,000 through six instalments at different stages of life—from birth, vaccination, admission to Class 1, Class 6, Class 9, and admission to graduation or a diploma course. The amount is transferred directly to the beneficiary through DBT.
- Eligibility: The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh, with annual family income not exceeding ₹3 lakh. Benefits are available for up to two girl children per family, with special provisions for twin girls and adopted orphan girls.
- Required Documents: Aadhaar Card, domicile certificate, income certificate, birth certificate of the girl child, bank account details, passport-size photograph, mobile number, and admission or educational certificates (where applicable).
- Official Portal: Eligible families can apply online and check application status through the Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Portal (mksy.up.gov.in).
Question:
Q1. Under the Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana, eligible girl children receive financial assistance of up to:
a)₹15,000
b) ₹20,000
c) ₹25,000
d) ₹30,000
Answer: c) The Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana provides ₹25,000 to eligible girl children in six instalments, covering major milestones from birth to higher education. The scheme aims to promote education, gender equality, and the welfare of girls through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
