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Kanya Sumangala Yojana UP: how to get Rs 25,000 for your daughter

Uttar Pradesh pays Rs 25,000 to girls in six stages, from birth to college admission. Here is who qualifies, what each stage pays, and how to apply.

Girls at Baldock County Council School in Hertfordshire enjoy a drink of milk during a break in the school day in 1944.
Representative photo: Girls at Baldock County Council School in Hertfordshire enjoy a drink of milk during a break in the school day in 1944. . Photo: Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Here is the whole scheme in one place: what you get, who qualifies, how to apply, and what to check.

At a glance
SchemeMukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana
DepartmentGovernment of Uttar Pradesh, Women and Child area
BenefitRs 25,000 in six stages, from birth to college admission
Who can applyGirls who live in Uttar Pradesh, in families with income below Rs 3 lakh a year
How it is paidDirect transfer to the girl's bank account (DBT)
Apply atmksy.up.gov.in, a Jan Seva Kendra or a cyber cafe
Cost to applyFree

Key points

  • Rs 25,000 in total, paid in six stages.
  • Only for residents of Uttar Pradesh.
  • Family income must be below Rs 3 lakh a year.
  • Up to two daughters per family are covered.

So what exactly does a girl get?

The total benefit is Rs 25,000, paid in six stages.

Rs 5,000 is paid at birth. Rs 2,000 comes after full vaccination.

Rs 3,000 is paid on admission to class one, and another Rs 3,000 on admission to class six.

Rs 5,000 is paid on admission to class nine. Rs 7,000 is paid on admission to a diploma or graduation course after class 12.

Kanya Sumangala Yojana: payment stages
At birthRs 5,000
After full vaccinationRs 2,000
Admission to class oneRs 3,000
Admission to class sixRs 3,000
Admission to class nineRs 5,000
Diploma or graduation after class 12Rs 7,000

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The money goes directly into the girl's bank account. Amounts can change, so please confirm on the official site.

Who can apply, and who cannot?

This scheme is only for residents of Uttar Pradesh.

The family must have an annual income below Rs 3 lakh.

The benefit covers up to two daughters per family.

A third daughter can be covered only if twins are born in a second delivery.

Why was this scheme started?

The scheme is run by the Government of Uttar Pradesh.

Its aim is to support girls from birth, help them stay in school, and reduce child marriage.

The benefit was raised from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 from financial year 2024-2025.

What documents should you keep ready?

Keep the girl's birth certificate and the parents' Aadhaar cards ready.

Keep your bank account details for the girl or the parents, and your residence proof.

Keep your income certificate, and school or vaccination records as each stage comes up.

How do you apply online, step by step?

Go to mksy.up.gov.in and look for the application option for the girl child.

Fill in the girl's details, family details and bank account details.

Upload the required documents, then submit the form and note the application number.

Can you apply offline instead?

Yes, you can apply through any Jan Seva Kendra or cyber cafe.

Take all the required documents with you. The staff will help you fill in the form.

How do you check status, and what if the money is stuck?

Check your application status on the official portal using your application number.

If a payment is delayed, first confirm your bank account details are correct.

You can raise a complaint with the district administration. Complaints are verified physically.

Tips to avoid problems and fraud

Apply only through the official portal or government centres.

Never pay any agent or person who promises to get the benefit for money.

Keep copies of every form and document you submit.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a last date to apply?

Deadlines can change. Please check the official portal mksy.up.gov.in for the latest information.

Can a girl get the benefit if she was born before the scheme?

Eligibility depends on the rules in force. Please confirm the details on the official portal or at your district office.

Is the benefit paid in cash?

No, the money is transferred directly into the girl's bank account.

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