Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana : In a significant move aimed at bolstering women empowerment initiatives, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced a substantial increase in benefits under the ‘Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana’ scheme. The enhancement sees the allocation surge from the previous Rs 15,000 to a more substantial Rs 25,000.
The decision underscores the Yogi government’s steadfast commitment to prioritizing women’s welfare and empowerment. With a keen focus on fostering a more equitable society, the government has earmarked enhanced funds for the ‘Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana’ in the Budget for the fiscal year 2024-25. This augmentation spans across six distinct categories, signifying a comprehensive approach towards uplifting the status of women in the state.
A Multi-Faceted Approach
The ‘Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana’ was conceptualized with a multifaceted objective. It seeks to address pressing issues such as female feticide, ensuring a balanced sex ratio, combating the scourge of child marriage, and facilitating the holistic development of girls through access to education and healthcare. Moreover, the scheme aims to instill a positive societal outlook towards the birth of female children, challenging entrenched biases and stereotypes.
Since its inception in April 2019, the initiative has been instrumental in providing financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries across six phases. Until now, eligible girls have received a total sum of Rs 15,000 under the scheme, disbursed through various stages of their upbringing.
Expanding Benefits to All Eligible Daughters
According to Sandeep Kaur, Director of the Women Welfare Department, the decision to augment the ‘Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana’ reflects Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s unwavering commitment to women’s welfare. The enhanced allocation of Rs 25,000 across six categories signifies a substantial boost in support for eligible beneficiaries.
Under the revised scheme, beneficiaries stand to gain significantly across various stages of their lives. The allocation of Rs 2000 at the time of a girl child’s birth has now been augmented to Rs 5000. Similarly, the provision for Rs 1000 upon completion of vaccinations within the first year has been doubled to Rs 2000.
Furthermore, significant increases have been made in allocations for education-related milestones. Beneficiaries will now receive Rs 2000 each upon admission to Class 1, Class 6, and Class 9, replacing the previous allocation of Rs 1000. Finally, upon successful completion of Class 10 or 12, beneficiaries will receive Rs 7000 for admission to diploma or undergraduate programs lasting two years or more, up from the previous Rs 5000.
Conclusion
The expansion of benefits under the ‘Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana’ underscores the Uttar Pradesh government’s unwavering commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment.
By augmenting financial assistance across critical stages of a girl child’s life, the government aims to provide a robust foundation for their holistic development and societal integration. This initiative not only serves as a testament to the government’s progressive vision but also heralds a brighter, more inclusive future for the daughters of Uttar Pradesh.
