Kanya Utthan Yojana is a government scheme launched by the Government of Bihar to provide financial assistance to girls from poor families to support their education from birth till graduation. The scheme aims to promote education among girls and empower them to become self-reliant.
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The Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana (MKUY) is a social welfare scheme launched by the Government of Bihar in 2018. The scheme aims to empower girls and women by providing them with financial assistance to pursue education and employment.
Under the MKUY scheme, girls from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) families are eligible to receive financial assistance from the government from birth till graduation. The financial assistance is provided in installments, with the amount increasing as the girl progresses through her education. Under this scheme, approximately â‚ą50,000 will be provided to girls until they obtain a Bachelor's degree.
The MKUY scheme also provides financial assistance to girls who have passed Class 12 and are pursuing higher education. The financial assistance is provided in the form of a scholarship, which is credited directly to the girl's bank account.
Name | Bihar Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana 2023 |
Beneficiary | Girls |
Post Date | 18.08.2023. |
Amount that will be given to the girl child | On birth of a girl child- ₹2,000 1st Vaccination- ₹1,000 2nd Vaccination- ₹1,000 Passing Intermediate or +2 Exam- ₹10,000 Completing Graduation Degree- ₹25,000 |
Applying Procedure | Online |
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The objectives of the Kanya Utthan Yojana are to:
Reduce child mortality, especially female child mortality.
Promote women's empowerment.
Encourage girls to pursue education from birth to graduation.
Prohibit child marriage.
Contribute to the growth and development of women.
Work towards women's empowerment.
The scheme provides financial assistance to girls from birth till graduation.
The scheme provides financial assistance to girls at different stages of their education, from birth to graduation. The benefits of the scheme are:
Increased access to education for girls: The scheme provides financial assistance to girls from economically weaker sections of the society, making it easier for them to afford education.
Reduction in dropout rates: The scheme provides financial incentives to girls to stay in school, which helps to reduce dropout rates.
Improved literacy rates: The scheme helps to improve literacy rates among girls, which is essential for their overall development.
Increased economic opportunities: Educated girls are more likely to get good jobs and earn higher incomes, which can help to improve their families' economic status.
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The eligibility criteria for the Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana are as follows:
The applicant must be a female resident of the state of Bihar.
The applicant must belong to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category.
Only two girls from a family are eligible to apply for the scheme.
The applicant's parents must not be working as government employees.
The following documents are required for the Kanya Utthan Yojana in Bihar:
Aadhar card
Bank passbook linked to Aadhar card
Income certificate
Original mark sheet of Class 12
Residence certificate
Caste certificate (if applicable)
All educational qualification certificates
Internet-downloaded mark sheet (if applicable)
Working mobile number
Passport size photo
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To apply for the Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana (MKUY) in English, follow these steps:
Visit the official website of the Bihar Education Department: https://state.bihar.gov.in/educationbihar/
Click on the "Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana" link on the homepage.
On the MKUY page, click on the "Online Application" link.
On the online application page, select the "English" language option.
Fill out the application form with all the required information.
Review your application and click on the "Submit" button.
The scheme has had a positive impact on the lives of girls and women in Bihar. It has helped to increase the enrollment of girls in schools and colleges, and it has also helped to reduce the dropout rate of girls. The scheme has also helped to empower women by providing them with the financial resources they need to pursue education.
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