The Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana is one of the most popular girl child schemes running in Uttar Pradesh. Launched in 2019 by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, this scheme directly transfers ₹15,000 in six instalments to the family of a girl child from her birth till she completes her education. The main aim is to stop female foeticide, improve the sex ratio, promote girls’ education and make them financially independent.
Till date, more than 25 lakh girls have received benefits under Kanya Sumangala Yojana and the government has transferred over ₹3,500 crore directly into the bank accounts of beneficiaries.
What is Kanya Sumangala Yojana?
Kanya Sumangala Yojana is a conditional cash transfer scheme run by the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh. Under this scheme, every eligible girl child gets financial help of total ₹15,000 in six different stages from birth to higher education.
The scheme is also called MKSY (Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana).
Objective of the Scheme
- To prevent female foeticide and improve child sex ratio
- To encourage registration of girl child birth
- To stop child marriage and ensure education of girls
- To make girls financially self-reliant
- To change the negative mindset of society towards girl child
Key Highlights of Kanya Sumangala Yojana (2024-25)
| Stage | Condition | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Girl child born on or after 1 April 2019 | ₹2,000 |
| 2 | Completed 1 year and full vaccination | ₹1,000 |
| 3 | Admission in Class 1 | ₹2,000 |
| 4 | Admission in Class 6 | ₹2,000 |
| 5 | Admission in Class 9 | ₹3,000 |
| 6 | Passed Class 10/12 and taken admission in graduation/diploma (minimum 2-year course) at age 19-20 years | ₹5,000 |
| Total Benefit | ₹15,000 |
Who is Eligible for Kanya Sumangala Yojana?
The applicant must fulfil all these conditions:
- The girl child must be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh
- Family should have maximum 2 children (if twins are born in second delivery, all three girls are eligible)
- Annual family income should not exceed ₹3 lakh
- Family should not have more than one four-wheeler vehicle (tractor, harvester excluded)
- Family should not have more than 5 acres of agricultural land
- Government employees or income tax payers are not eligible
Special provision: Orphan girls living in Balika Grih/Child Care Institutions are fully eligible without income criteria.
Required Documents
- Aadhaar card of girl child (if available) or birth certificate
- Aadhaar card of parents/guardian
- Family income certificate (not older than 6 months)
- Bank passbook of girl child or parents
- Two passport size photographs
- Vaccination certificate (for second instalment)
- School admission proof (for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th instalment)
- Affidavit (format available on portal)
How to Apply Online for Kanya Sumangala Yojana (Step-by-Step)
- Visit official website https://mksy.up.gov.in
- Click on “Citizen Service Portal” → “Register Here”
- Fill mobile number → Get OTP → Complete registration
- Login with mobile number and OTP
- Click on “Apply Online” → Fill complete form
- Upload all required documents
- Submit application → Note down Application ID
- Take printout and keep safely
After submission, the application goes to Block → District → State level for verification. Once approved, money comes directly in the linked bank account.
How to Check Kanya Sumangala Yojana Status Online
- Go to https://mksy.up.gov.in
- Click on “Status Check”
- Enter Application ID or Registration Number
- Fill captcha → Click “Search”
- Complete status with instalment details will appear on screen
You can also check status through UMANG app or Common Service Centre (CSC).
Important Dates & Latest Updates (2024-25)
- Portal is open throughout the year
- Applications for girls born between 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019 were accepted till 31 March 2024 (one-time relaxation)
- Budget allocation for 2024-25: ₹1,200 crore
- Target: To cover 5 lakh new girls this year
Official Website & Helpline
Official Website: https://mksy.up.gov.in
Helpline Number: 1800-833-1000
Email: mksyup@gov.in
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying with wrong Aadhaar details
- Not linking girl child’s bank account (money comes only in DBT-enabled account)
- Applying after the girl turns 21 years (sixth instalment not received)
- Submitting income certificate older than 6 months
- Not uploading clear documents (application gets rejected)
FAQs – Kanya Sumangala Yojana
Q1. Can we apply if there are three daughters in the family?
No. Only families with maximum two children are eligible. Exception: If second delivery results in twin girls, all three are eligible.
Q2. Is Aadhaar mandatory for the girl child?
Aadhaar is not mandatory at birth. Birth certificate or EWS certificate can be submitted. Aadhaar can be linked later.
Q3. When does the money come after application?
After complete verification, first instalment (₹2,000) comes within 60-90 days.
Q4. Can we apply offline?
No. Application is 100% online only. You can take help of CSC centre or Lokvani centre if needed.
Q5. What to do if application gets rejected?
You can re-apply after correcting the mistakes shown in rejection reason.
Q6. Will the amount increase in future?
No official announcement yet. Currently the total benefit remains ₹15,000.
Q7. Is this scheme available in other states?
No. Only Uttar Pradesh government runs Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana.
Conclusion
Kanya Sumangala Yojana is proving to be a revolutionary scheme for the empowerment of daughters in Uttar Pradesh. This ₹15,000 direct financial help given at different stages is encouraging parents to educate their daughters and is also helping improve the sex ratio.
If you have a daughter in your family and you fulfil the eligibility criteria, then apply today itself on the official portal.
