Kanya Kosh Scheme

Let us learn about this scheme in detail in this article.

What is Kanya Kosh Scheme?

Kanya Kosh Scheme is a flagship child plan launched by the Haryana Government under the Ministry of Women & Child Development (MoW&CD) in 2016. 

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the parents of a girl child (kanya) belonging to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) of the society. Under this scheme, the government opens a savings account (kanya kosh) with a contribution of Rs. 5000 when a girl child is born.

Features of Kanya Kosh Scheme

Let us learn the key features of Kanya Kosh Scheme in the table below:

Eligibility Criteria for Kanya Kosh Scheme

The benefits of the Kanya Kosh Scheme can be availed by families falling into the eligibility criteria mentioned below:

Documents Required

The list of documents mandatory while applying for the Kanya Kosh Scheme is as follows:

• Birth Certificate of the girl child

• Bank Account Details of the girl child

• School education certificate of the girl child

• Aadhar Card of the Girl Child (Kanya)

• Aadhar Card of the Parent/ Guardian

• Income certificate of the Parent/ Guardian

• Photo Ration Card of family

How to Apply for Kanya Kosh Scheme?

The parent/ guardian can follow the steps mentioned below to apply for the Kanya Kosh Scheme:

Step 1: Contact the Department of Women & Child Development/ Social Welfare Department/ District Collector’s Office of the resident state to apply for the scheme

Step 2: Get the application form for Kanya Kosh Scheme from the relevant authority

Step 3: Duly fill out the application form with the necessary details

Step 4: Submit the application form along with the required documents

Step 5: Upon verification of all the documents, the application gets approval from the government

Once the application gets approved, financial assistance as declared by the specific state gets transferred to the Kanya Kosh Account of the girl child.

Benefits of Kanya Kosh Scheme

The major benefits of joining the Kanya Kosh Scheme are as follows:

1. Financial Assistance to Family

   The scheme provides financial assistance in the form of Kanya Kosh (fund) to economically weaker families for the education and welfare of their girl child. This fund can help cover the expenses of school fees, books, uniforms, and other education-related expenses.

2. Encourages Education of Girl Child

   The scheme provides a financial net (Kanya Kosh) to encourage the girl child to gain quality education till she attains 18 years of age maturity.

3. Women Empowerment

   The Kanya Kosh Scheme seeks to empower girls by providing them with financial assistance for education, healthcare, and other opportunities.

4. Decreases Gender Discrimination

   Supporting economically weak families financially helps in reducing the Child Sex Ratio (CSR) gap and removing gender discrimination by promoting girl-child education.

5. Spreads Awareness for Gender Equality

   The various campaigns of the Kanya Kosh Scheme aim to spread awareness about the importance of the education and welfare of the girl child.

6. Monitoring & Evaluation of Scheme

   Various agencies and government institutions monitor and evaluate the implementation of the scheme to ensure its effectiveness and impact.

To Sum Up

The Kanya Kosh Scheme is a small yet significant step towards promoting the education and welfare of the girl child. It has proven as a successful initiative in addressing the issue of gender inequality and lower Child Sex Ratio in India.

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