CM Yogi Announces Rs 10,000 Increase in Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangla Yojana Amount from 2024-25
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday announced an increase of Rs 10,000 in the amount of the Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangla Yojana from 2024-25. Under the scheme, underprivileged girls get a package of Rs 15,000 in six phases, starting from their birth to the time they enter graduation, which has been increased to Rs 25,000 from the next financial year.
The chief minister made this announcement while addressing the beneficiaries of the Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala scheme at Lok Bhavan here. He said the increase in the amount of the scheme will make it easier for the daughters of the state to fulfil their dreams and become self-reliant and educated.
Under the new increased amount, as soon as a girl is born, an amount of Rs 5,000 will be transferred to her parents’ account; when she turns one year old, Rs 2,000 will be transferred; when she enters the first grade, Rs 3,000; on entering the sixth grade, Rs 3,000; on entering the ninth grade, Rs 5,000; and if the daughter pursues a graduate, diploma or a certificate course, then an amount of Rs 7,000 will be transferred to her account.
The chief minister said the increase in the amount of the scheme is in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ programme. He said the double-engine government believes that a daughter is a daughter and there should not be any discrimination against her. She should get security, protection and opportunities to move forward.
The chief minister further said all underprivileged girls of the state would be covered under different schemes of the government, including the ration card and the Ayushman Bharat Yojana.
During the event, some of the beneficiaries of the Kanya Sumangala scheme tied rakhi to the chief minister, while he transferred Rs 5.82 crore to the accounts of 29,523 beneficiaries. He also distributed cheques to ten beneficiary girls and their parents.
During the interaction, one Ratna Mishra informed the audience how the scheme has facilitated her education and boosted her self-confidence. She said she is now able to fulfil her dreams of becoming a doctor.
Akshara Kushwaha, a Class X student, said the scheme has brought a significant change in the lives of economically disadvantaged girls like her. She said she is now able to continue her education without any financial constraints.
The Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangla Yojana is a flagship scheme of the Uttar Pradesh government that aims to empower girl children by providing financial assistance to them at different stages of their lives. The scheme has been a major success and has benefited lakhs of girls in the state.
The Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangla Yojana is a flagship scheme of the Uttar Pradesh government that aims to empower girl children by providing financial assistance to them at different stages of their lives. The scheme was launched in 2016 and has since benefited lakhs of girls in the state.
Under the scheme, girls are eligible to receive financial assistance in six phases:
- At birth: Rs. 5,000
- After one year of complete vaccination: Rs. 2,000
- On admission to Class 1: Rs. 3,000
- On admission to Class 6: Rs. 3,000
- On admission to Class 9: Rs. 5,000
- On completion of graduation, diploma or certificate course: Rs. 7,000
To be eligible for the scheme, girls must meet the following criteria:
- They must be born in Uttar Pradesh.
- They must be the daughter of a poor family.
- They must have completed their education up to the prescribed level.
The Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangla Yojana has been a major success in Uttar Pradesh. It has helped to improve the lives of lakhs of girl children by providing them with financial assistance to pursue their education and career goals. The scheme has also helped to create awareness about the importance of educating girl children and giving them equal opportunities.
The Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangla Yojana is a shining example of the Uttar Pradesh government’s commitment to the empowerment of women and girls. The scheme has helped to break down gender stereotypes and create a more equitable society for all.
Here are some of the benefits of the Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangla Yojana:
- It helps to improve the financial status of poor families.
- It encourages girls to continue their education.
- It helps to create awareness about the importance of educating girl children.
- It helps to break down gender stereotypes.
- It creates a more equitable society for all.
The Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangla Yojana is a valuable asset to the people of Uttar Pradesh. It is a scheme that is making a real difference in the lives of girls and their families.