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Kanya Sumangala Yojana is a UP government-run scheme for girl children. This scheme is run for the bright future of daughters.
Under this scheme, the government provides financial assistance from the birth of daughters till their graduation or diploma.
The government distributes funds in six phases. Under this process, the fixed amount of assistance is deposited directly into the bank account of the girls. The amount is given in six phases i.e. six installments.
The amount of money given as the first payment to girls under the scheme is Rs 5,000. The second payment is Rs 2,000, the third payment is Rs 3,000. When the daughter reaches the sixth grade, she is given an additional Rs 3,000, followed by a fifth payment in the ninth grade, totalling Rs 5,000. The sixth payment is given when the girl finishes school, and finally, the last payment of Rs 7,000 is given to the daughter after she completes school.
To avail the benefits of this government scheme, the family must have permanent address proof of Uttar Pradesh. Ration card, Aadhar card, voter ID, electricity or phone bill will be valid.
This assistance for girl children is given only to those families whose annual income is up to or less than Rs 3 lakh.
Compiled by Syed Muskan