The Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri. Nitish Kumar, in April 2018, introduced the Bihar Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthaan Yojana (MKUY). The Bihar government launched this scheme for the empowerment of girls residing in the state. The Government of Bihar has initiated this scheme to promote women’s social and economic empowerment.
The Bihar MKUY was started to encourage the girls of the state to pursue higher education. Under this scheme, an amount of Rs. 94,100 is provided to the girl child from birth till graduation in instalments. This scheme will provide benefits to about 1.60 crore girls in the state of Bihar. It also provides funds for purchasing sanitary napkins and buying uniforms for the girls.
Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana is an initiative of the Bihar State Government specifically designed to bridge the gender gap in higher education by providing financial assistance to girls enrolled in undergraduate studies, also known as bachelor’s or graduate degree programs.
The program recognizes the financial challenges that can hinder a girl’s ability to pursue higher education and aims to reduce this burden. By providing financial assistance, the Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana empowers girls to complete their degrees, invest in their futures, and contribute more effectively to society. This can lead to increased social mobility for girls and their families, as well as economic development of the state of Bihar as a whole.
Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana 2024
This scheme has been started by the Bihar government to encourage the girls of the state for higher education. Under this scheme, girls will be provided an amount of about ₹ 50000 till they obtain a graduation degree. This amount will be provided to them in installments from their birth till they obtain a graduation degree. About 1.50 crore girls will be able to avail the benefits of this scheme. Only 2 daughters of a family can avail the benefits of Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana. Under this scheme, money will also be provided by the government for purchasing sanitary napkins and uniforms.
20th April Update:- Application process started under Kanya Utthan Yojana 2024
Kanya Utthan Yojana is being run by the Bihar government to uplift girls in the field of education and now the government has started the application process to benefit the girl students. For this, girls who have passed the intermediate examination of the year 2024 can apply. Under the Kanya Utthan Yojana, application can be made till 15 May. All intermediate pass unmarried girl students of the state will get the benefit of this scheme. Under this scheme, the government will give an incentive amount of Rs 25,000 to the girl students.
Under the Kanya Utthan Yojana, girl students can apply through the e-Kanya portal of Medha Soft of the Education Department. Apart from this, students who have passed the matriculation examination of the year 2024 with first division can also apply, they will get an incentive amount of Rs 10,000. At the same time, students of Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe category who have passed with second division can also apply, who will be given an incentive amount of Rs 8,000 by the government. For this also students can apply till 15 May.
Information about Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana 2024
| Name of the scheme | Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana |
| Launched by | Chief Minister Nitish Kumar |
| Department | Department of Women’s Welfare |
| Start date to apply | Available now |
| Last date to apply | Not declared |
| target | To empower girl students |
| Beneficiary | State girls |
| Type of scheme | State Government Scheme |
| application system | Online |
| Government website | http://edudbt.bih.nic.in/ |
Objective of Bihar CM Kanya Utthan Yojana 2024
The main objective of this scheme is to encourage the girls of the state to take higher education. Through this scheme, the girls of Bihar will be provided money in installments till they obtain a graduation degree. So that they will be encouraged towards education. Through this scheme, all the girls will become empowered and the entire state will develop in the field of education. Through Bihar Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, the future of girls will become bright in the field of higher education and they will become self-reliant. Through this scheme, all those parents will also get financial assistance who are unable to raise funds to educate their daughters.
Benefits and Features of Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana 2024
- This scheme has been started by the Bihar government to encourage the girls of the state for higher education.
- Under this scheme, an amount of approximately ₹50000 will be provided to the girls of the state till they obtain a graduation degree.
- This amount will be given to the girls in installments from their birth till they obtain graduation degree.
- Around 1.50 crore girls will be able to benefit through the Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana.
- Only two daughters of a family can avail the benefit of this scheme.
- Under the Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana, the government will also provide funds for purchasing sanitary napkins and uniforms.
- The budget of this scheme has been set by the government at approximately Rs 300 crores.
- Daughters of any religion, caste, community can avail the benefits of Bihar Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana.
- Through this scheme, child marriage will be stopped and all girls will be encouraged to get education.
- The girls of the state will be empowered through the Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana.
- Through this scheme the entire state will develop in the field of education.
- Through the Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana, the future of all the girls of the state will be bright in the field of higher education and they will become self-reliant.
Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana Eligibility and important documents
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Bihar state.
- Only two daughters of a family can avail the benefit of this scheme.
- Aadhar card
- Bank Account Passbook
- Inter mark sheet
- Graduation mark sheet
- mobile number
- Passport size photo
Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthaan Yojana Application Procedure
The applicants can apply for the MKUY by visiting the Anganwadi, Right to Public Service Act (RTPS) counter or Health Center after the birth of the girl child. The applicants have to take the application form for the registration under the Bihar MKUY scheme, fill it and submit it to the Anganwadi, Right to Public Service Act (RTPS) counter or Health Center.
Subsequently, upon acceptance of the application and registration of the applicant under this scheme, the benefit amount will be received by him/her at the Anganwadi centre or RTPS.
The online application process for MKUY is as follows:
- The applicants should apply for the Bihar MKUY scheme through the Official website. (For 10th, 12th and graduation Level)
- The applicant will have to choose the link applicable, i.e. For 10th passed, or 12th passed, or graduation passed link and log in by filling in the registration number and passing marks.
- Upon logging in, the applicant will have to fill in all the details in the MKUY application form.
- After filling the MKUY application form, the applicant needs to attach the required documents along with the MKUY application form and submit it.
FAQs
What is Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthaan Yojana (MKUY)?
MKUY is a financial assistance scheme aimed at improving the socio-economic status of girl children in Bihar by providing monetary support at various stages of their life.
Who is eligible for MKUY?
- The scheme is open to all girl children born in Bihar.
- The girl child must belong to a family that is a resident of Bihar.
- Different stages of the scheme may have specific eligibility requirements, such as age and educational status.