Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana UP 2026: ₹25,000 for Girl
Objective
Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana promotes the birth, education, and wellbeing of girl children in Uttar Pradesh by providing cash incentives at six key milestones. Discouraging female foeticide, encouraging vaccination, and supporting girls through school and beyond.
Eligibility Criteria
- Families with annual household income of ₹3 lakh or less
- Girl child born on or after April 1, 2019 (for new enrolments)
- Family must be domiciled in Uttar Pradesh. Aadhaar and ration card should show UP address
- Maximum 2 girl children per family can be enrolled (exception: twins or second delivery of twins)
- Both biological and legally adopted girl children are eligible
Benefits & Features
- 1Stage 1: ₹5,000 at birth registration of girl child (within 6 months of birth)
- 2Stage 2: ₹2,000 at completion of all vaccinations before age 1
- 3Stage 3: ₹3,000 at admission to Class 1
- 4Stage 4: ₹3,000 at admission to Class 6
- 5Stage 5: ₹5,000 at admission to Class 9
- 6Stage 6: ₹7,000 at admission to a degree or 2-year diploma course (after Class 12)
- 7Total: ₹25,000 per girl child across all six stages
Required Documents
- Aadhaar card of parents and girl child
- Birth certificate of girl child (from municipal corporation or Gram Panchayat)
- Proof of UP domicile. Ration card or voter ID with UP address
- Income certificate (annual family income ≤ ₹3 lakh)
- Bank account of girl child or mother (for DBT)
- School admission certificate (for Stage 3, 4, 5)
- Vaccination certificate (for Stage 2)
- Admission to degree/diploma course certificate (for Stage 6)
How to Apply
Frequently Asked Questions
| My daughter was born in 2020. Can I apply for earlier stages I missed? | You can apply for the stages your daughter is currently eligible for. You cannot retroactively claim stages that were missed without applying within the stipulated time. Contact the helpline to understand what is possible for your specific case. |
| What is the income limit for Kanya Sumangala Yojana? | Annual household income of ₹3 lakh or less. This includes all income sources of both parents combined. |
| How is the money transferred? | Via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Directly to the girl child's bank account, or the mother's account if the girl is young. Make sure the account is Aadhaar-linked. |
Official Portal & Helpline
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1What Is Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana?
From the day your daughter is born until she enters college. The Uttar Pradesh government will send money to her bank account at six different milestones. That's the promise of Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana.
Launched by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in 2019, the scheme gives families with annual income up to ₹3 lakh a total of ₹25,000 per girl child. Not as a loan, not as a scholarship with merit criteria, but as unconditional support for keeping the girl healthy, vaccinated, and in school.
2Six Stages. Exactly When You Get the Money
| Stage | Milestone | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Birth registration of girl child (within 6 months of birth) | ₹5,000 |
| Stage 2 | Completion of all scheduled vaccinations before age 1 | ₹2,000 |
| Stage 3 | Admission to Class 1 | ₹3,000 |
| Stage 4 | Admission to Class 6 | ₹3,000 |
| Stage 5 | Admission to Class 9 | ₹5,000 |
| Stage 6 | Admission to degree or 2-year diploma after Class 12 | ₹7,000 |
| Total | ₹25,000 |
Each stage has its own application. You don't apply once and wait for 18 years. You apply at each milestone as it arrives.
3Who Qualifies. Key Conditions
- UP resident: Family must be domiciled in Uttar Pradesh (UP Aadhaar, ration card, or voter ID)
- Income: Total annual household income ≤ ₹3 lakh
- Girl born after April 1, 2019 for new enrolments
- Maximum 2 girls per family (exception: if the 2nd delivery results in twins, both are eligible)
If your daughter was born before April 1, 2019. You may still be eligible for later stages. Contact the helpline.
4How to Apply Online. Step by Step
- Go to mksy.up.gov.in
- Click Citizen Service Portal → New Registration (Apply here)
- Enter parent's details: Aadhaar, mobile, income, family composition
- Add girl child's details: date of birth, Aadhaar (if available)
- Select the stage you're applying for
- Upload relevant document for that stage (birth certificate, vaccination card, school admission letter, etc.)
- Submit → save the application number
- Benefit credited within 30-45 days after verification
5Bank Account Setup. Important
The scheme transfers money via DBT. Direct to bank account. For young girls, the account can be in the mother's name. Make sure:
- Account is in a nationalised/scheduled bank
- Account is Aadhaar-seeded (linked to Aadhaar)
- Mobile number is active on the account
6Common Questions at Application Time
"My daughter doesn't have an Aadhaar yet (she's 3 months old)". Birth certificate is sufficient for Stage 1. Get Aadhaar enrolled for the child before Stage 2.
"We have 3 daughters. Can all three be registered?". Only 2 daughters per family are eligible under the scheme.
Helpline: 18008330100 (toll-free, UP government)