Here is the whole scheme in one place: what you get, who qualifies, how to apply, and what to check.
| Scheme | Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Bihar |
|---|---|
| Department | Education Department, Government of Bihar |
| Benefit | Up to Rs 50,000 in instalments from birth to graduation |
| Who can apply | Parents or guardians of a girl child born in Bihar, after the scheme was notified |
| How it is paid | Direct transfer to the bank account of the parents |
| Apply at | medhasoft.bih.nic.in or an Anganwadi centre |
| Cost to apply | Free |
Key points
- Rs 2,000 is paid at birth, and Rs 1,000 after one year of the child.
- Total help can reach Rs 50,000 by graduation.
- The girl must be born after the scheme was notified.
- Aadhaar and a bank account in the girl's name or family's name are needed.
So what exactly does a family get?
The scheme pays money in several parts, not in one go.
Rs 2,000 is paid at the time of birth.
Rs 1,000 is paid after the girl completes one year, once her Aadhaar registration is done.
In total, the scheme can give up to Rs 50,000 from birth to graduation, in multiple instalments.
Amounts and instalment stages can change, so please confirm the current figures on the official site.
Who can apply, and who cannot?
The girl child must be born after the date this scheme was notified.
The family should be a resident of Bihar, because this is a state government scheme.
The girl's Aadhaar registration must be done for the payments to go through.
If a family has two girl children, the application form must be attested by an Anganwadi worker.
Check the official portal for any further income or category conditions before applying.
What is the scheme's aim, and when did it start?
The scheme is run by the Education Department of the Government of Bihar.
Its main aim is to support girls' education and social empowerment.
It also tries to reduce school dropout among girls.
Confirm the start and any recent changes on the official site.
What documents should you keep ready?
Keep the girl's Aadhaar card ready.
Keep the girl's birth certificate ready.
Keep the bank passbook details of the parent or guardian ready.
Keep your mobile number ready, because you will receive an OTP.
How do you apply online, step by step?
Visit the official portal at medhasoft.bih.nic.in.
Start a new registration with your mobile number, and confirm the OTP.
Fill in the applicant's name, date of birth, father's name and Aadhaar number.
Upload the Aadhaar card, birth certificate and bank passbook details.
Submit the form. You will get an application ID. Keep it safe.
- 1Visit the official portalGo to medhasoft.bih.nic.in
- 2Register with your mobileStart a new registration with your mobile number and confirm the OTP
- 3Fill in the detailsEnter the applicant's name, date of birth, father's name and Aadhaar number
- 4Upload your documentsUpload the Aadhaar card, birth certificate and bank passbook details
- 5Submit and keep the IDSubmit the form, get an application ID and keep it safe
Graphic: News Anek, from the facts in this report
Can you apply offline instead?
Yes, the application is also available at Anganwadi centres of the Child Development Project.
Fill in all the details and submit the form with the necessary documents at the Anganwadi centre.
The Child Development Project Officer verifies the form first.
Then the form goes to the Assistant Director of the District Child Protection Unit for acceptance.
After that, the list is compiled and the money is sent to the parents' bank account.
How do you check status, and what if the money is stuck?
Use the application ID to check the status on the official portal.
Payments are usually delayed when documents are missing or the bank details do not match.
If the money is stuck, contact your nearest Anganwadi centre or the Child Development Project Officer.
Never pay anyone who promises to get the scheme approved faster. Applications are free.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a last date to apply?
The sources do not give a fixed last date. Check the official portal for any deadline.
Can the family get the money for more than one girl?
Yes, families with two girl children can apply. The form must be attested by an Anganwadi worker.
Is there any fee to apply?
No, the application is free. Do not pay agents or middlemen.
When is the Rs 1,000 paid?
It is paid after the girl completes one year and her Aadhaar registration is done.
Official links
This guide is based on official scheme rules. Rules and amounts can change, so always confirm on the official website before you apply. News Anek is not a government website.
