The Mukhyamantri Kanya Yojana is a welfare scheme aimed at promoting the welfare, health, education, and security of girl children in eligible households. Under this scheme, the government provides financial support at different milestones — from birth, immunization, school admission, to higher education — to encourage families to raise daughters with dignity, reduce gender bias, and ensure girls get access to education and essential services
Originally launched as Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana for state‑level implementation, the scheme has been revised over time to offer more substantial support per beneficiary.
Key Benefits of Mukhyamantri Kanya Yojana
The scheme provides periodic financial assistance at various stages of a girl child’s growth and education. Benefits are transferred directly into the beneficiary’s (or parents’) bank account. Major benefits include:
| Stage / Milestone | Benefit Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| At birth of girl child | 5,000 MKSY+1 |
| After 1 year (with full immunization) | 2,000 MKSY+1 |
| On admission to Class 1 | 3,000 MKSY+1 |
| On admission to Class 6 | 3,000 MKSY+1 |
| On admission to Class 9 | 5,000 Prabhat Khabar+1 |
| After passing Class 10/12 and enrolling in graduation or a 2‑year diploma course | 7,000 MKSY+1 |
In total, under the revised package, a girl child may receive ₹ 25,000 over various stages when conditions are met.
Beyond pure financial benefit, the scheme helps in improving health (through immunization), supporting education and reducing dropout rates, encouraging girls’ enrolment in higher education, and promoting gender equality by valuing the girl child.
Eligibility Criteria
To avail benefits under the Mukhyamantri Kanya Yojana, following conditions typically apply:
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Residence | Beneficiary’s family should be a permanent resident of the relevant state (e.g. Uttar Pradesh for Sumangala variant) Govt Schemes India+1 |
| Annual Family Income | Should not exceed ₹ 3,00,000 per year MKSY+1 |
| Number of Girls per Family | Maximum two girl children can be benefitted (with certain exceptions for twins or adopted children) MKSY+1 |
| Girl Child’s Birth Date | For Sumangala Yojana, benefits apply only for girls born on or after 01 April 2019 (or as per the scheme notification) MKSY+1 |
These conditions ensure that the benefits reach economically weaker or middle‑income households and address concerns like gender inequality and educational access. Govt Schemes India+1
How to Apply for Mukhyamantri Kanya Yojana
Here’s a general process to apply for the scheme (based on the Uttar Pradesh Sumangala variant — similar steps apply in other states with local variants):
- Visit the official scheme portal (for Uttar Pradesh: the Sumangala Yojana portal) as notified by the state government.
- Fill in details of the girl child, parents/guardians and household information. Provide proof of residence, income certificate, and identity proof.
- Attach required documents (birth certificate, Aadhaar or identity proof, income certificate, proof of residence, etc.).
- Submit the form online or through the designated welfare office/department as per state rules.
- Once verified, the benefit amount will be transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account at each eligible milestone.
The scheme continues to provide benefits at multiple stages — birth, immunization, school admission, and higher education — so applicants/beneficiaries must ensure timely updates of required records for each milestone (e.g. admission proofs, immunization certificates, etc.).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Can a family with only one girl child apply under Mukhyamantri Kanya Yojana?
Yes — a family with a single girl child can apply and avail benefits, provided income and other eligibility criteria are met.
Q2: What if the family’s income exceeds the limit after applying?
If income exceeds the prescribed limit (e.g. ₹ 3 lakh), the family may not be eligible for the scheme.
Q3: Does the benefit get automatically transferred at each stage?
Yes, once the required milestone (birth, admission, etc.) and documents are verified, the benefit amount is credited via direct bank transfer.