Kanya Sumangala Yojana

Over the past few decades, the role of women in Indian society has been steadily evolving. Traditionally, they were often denied equal opportunities, with gender discrimination reflected in issues like the skewed sex ratio and limited access to fundamental rights.

However, recent years have seen growing efforts both socially and politically to uplift women’s status and promote gender equality. These efforts aim to improve not only public perceptions but also the real conditions affecting women’s lives.

At the policy level, several government schemes have been introduced to protect women’s rights and improve their quality of life. Examples include the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana and Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana.

Launched by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, the Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana is designed to ensure the well-being of girl children by providing social and financial support from birth onward.

In this guide, we will explore the scheme’s objectives, eligibility criteria, key features, application steps, and required documents.

What is Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana

The Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana is a flagship initiative by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, launched in October 2019. The scheme offers financial support to promote the health, education, and well-being of girl children. It aims to reduce gender-based social issues and encourage equal opportunities by providing up to Rs. 15,000 in cash assistance to families distributed in phases as long as they ensure proper care and education for the girl child.

Different levels of implementation of Kanya Sumangala Yojana

Recently, the Uttar Pradesh government increased the benefit amount by Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 25,000 in total for the financial year 2024-25.

How to apply for Kanya Sumangala Yojana

The step-by-step process of applying for the Kanya Sumangala Yojana:

Step 1: The first step is to register the girl child by visiting the official scheme portal at https://mksy.up.gov.in/women_welfare/citizen/guest_login.php.

Step 2: After reading the terms & conditions, you can tick ‘I agree’ and click the ‘Continue’ button.

Step 3: After this, a new pop-up will ask you for more information about the applicant, including mobile number, relationship with the applicant, and district, and ask you to set a password for your account. Fill out all the requisite fields and click ‘Send SMS OTP’ after completing the captcha verification.

Step 4: Enter the OTP to complete the registration and log in to your account

Step 5: Another registration form will be available after logging in.

Step 6: Submit the form for Kanya Sumangala Yojana and upload all the required documents to complete your registration

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Eligibility for Kanya Sumangala Yojana

For receiving benefits under the scheme, here are the main criteria:

• The beneficiary family should be permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh and have documentation proof of the same.
• The annual family income should be less than Rs. 3 lakh.]
• Accounts under the scheme have to be opened within 6 months after a girl child is born.
• In one family, a maximum of 2 daughters are eligible for receiving benefits under the scheme.
• The beneficiary family must not have more than 2 child.
• The scheme also includes criteria for special situations like adoption. If a family has adopted a girl child, they will also be eligible for benefits under the Kanya Sumangala Yojana.
• Another pioneering criterion laid out in the Kanya Sumangla scheme is that if a family has twin girls first, the third girl child would also be eligible for benefits.

Documentation required for Kanya Sumangal Yojana

Have the following documentation handy if you want to apply for benefits under the scheme:

• Ration card with the girl child’s name
• A self-certified certificate of annual family income
• A recent photograph of the child
• Aadhaar card (or other identification documents) of the girl child, parents, and/or guardians
• Passbook of the bank account
• Adoption certificate (if applicable)

Special features of the Kanya Sumangala Yojana

As previously mentioned, the Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana has several standout features that work towards ensuring inclusiveness in the welfare program. Some of these are mentioned below:

• A girl child born after 1st April 2019 is entitled to receive the full benefit amount.
• A girl child born before 1st April 2019 can also receive benefits, but they are only entitled to a part of the benefit amount in the Kanya Sumangala Yojana.
• The benefits are directly transferred to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries.
• The payouts under the scheme are made in instalments, or phases, based on set milestones like birth, admission, and promotion to certain grades.

Benefits offered under Kanya Sumangala Yojana

The Kanya Sumangala Yojana provides financial assistance to families with girl children in six phases:

1. Birth: Rs. 2,000/- lump sum at the birth of a girl child.
2. Vaccination: Rs. 1,000/- lump sum after the girl child completes her vaccinations up to one year of age.
3. Class 1 Admission: Rs. 2,000/- lump sum when the girl child is admitted to first grade.
4. Class 6 Admission: Rs. 2,000/- lump sum when the girl child is admitted to sixth grade.
5. Class 9 Admission: Rs. 3,000/- lump sum when the girl child is admitted to ninth grade.
6. Higher Education: Rs. 5,000/- lump sum for girls who have passed class 12th and enrolled in a graduation or diploma program of two years or more duration.

Conclusion

The Kanya Sumangala Yojana represents a strong step toward empowering girl children in Uttar Pradesh. It reflects the state government's commitment to gender equality and social welfare by providing direct financial support at key stages of a girl’s life. These benefits encourage healthy development, reduce financial pressure on families, and contribute to broader social progress.

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