Question 1

Under the Kanya Sumangala Yojana, what is the total financial assistance provided to a girl child from birth to graduation?

Accepted Answer

₹15,000. The Kanya Sumangala Yojana provides ₹15,000 in six installments from birth to graduation. It was launched on 25 October 2019 by CM Yogi Adityanath to promote the welfare of girl children in UP. The scheme targets families with annual income below ₹3 lakh.

Question 2

In how many installments is the financial assistance under Kanya Sumangala Yojana disbursed?

Accepted Answer

6 installments. The scheme provides assistance in 6 installments at different stages: birth, vaccination at 1 year, Class 1 admission, Class 6 admission, Class 9 admission, and graduation/diploma enrollment. Each installment amount varies from ₹2,000 to ₹5,000.

Question 3

What is the annual family income limit to be eligible for the Kanya Sumangala Yojana?

Accepted Answer

₹3 lakh. Families with an annual income of up to ₹3 lakh are eligible for Kanya Sumangala Yojana. The scheme aims to benefit economically weaker sections and promote education of the girl child. A maximum of two daughters per family can avail the benefits.

Question 4

The Bhagya Lakshmi Yojana of Uttar Pradesh provides what amount at the birth of a girl child?

Accepted Answer

₹50,000. Under the Bhagya Lakshmi Yojana, ₹50,000 is provided as a bond at the birth of a girl child which matures when she turns 21. Additionally, the mother receives ₹5,100 for nutritional needs. The scheme was launched to improve the sex ratio in UP.

Question 5

At what age does the bond amount under Bhagya Lakshmi Yojana mature for the beneficiary girl?

Accepted Answer

21 years. The bond of ₹50,000 given at birth under Bhagya Lakshmi Yojana matures when the girl turns 21 years old, growing to approximately ₹2 lakh. The family must belong to the BPL category and the girl must be enrolled in a government school. The scheme covers up to two daughters per family.

Government Schemes — Set 1