Bihar Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

Bihar Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana is one of the Bihar Government's major girl child welfare schemes. It supports a girl at every stage, from the day of her birth until she completes graduation. The government does not provide the entire amount at once. Instead, financial assistance is released in stages as the girl grows. Because of this, families receive financial support at the time of the girl's birth, during vaccination, throughout her school years, and after she passes board and university examinations. This is what makes the scheme different from an ordinary scholarship.

The Bihar Government runs this scheme with a clear social objective. The scheme aims to prevent female foeticide, encourage the birth of girls, promote birth registration, ensure complete immunization of girls up to two years of age, improve the state's sex ratio, reduce infant mortality among girls, promote girls' education, prevent child marriage, reduce the total fertility rate, and help girls become self-reliant and join the mainstream of society.

Under this scheme, ₹2,000 is provided to the mother's bank account at the time of the girl's birth. After the girl completes one year and her Aadhaar registration is completed, another ₹1,000 is transferred to the same account. After this, when the girl completes two years of age and has received complete vaccination, the family receives another ₹2,000. After this stage, the girl continues to receive education-related benefits under the scheme, which continue up to the college level.

The Kanya Utthan Yojana is an umbrella scheme under which seven sub-schemes are implemented, collectively covering a girl from birth to graduation. The Mukhyamantri Kanya Suraksha Yojana covers the birth stage, the Sampoorna Tikakaran Yojana covers complete immunization up to two years of age, the Mukhyamantri Balika Poshak Yojana covers school uniforms, and the Mukhyamantri Kishori Swasthya Karyakram covers the health and hygiene needs of adolescent girls. Further, the Mukhyamantri Balika/Balak Protsahan Yojana provides an incentive after passing matriculation; the Mukhyamantri Balika Intermediate Protsahan Yojana provides an incentive after passing intermediate; and the Mukhyamantri Balika Snatak Protsahan Yojana provides an incentive after completing graduation. This allows a girl to continue receiving benefits at each successive stage under the broader scheme, which is what makes it different from a one-time scholarship.

The scheme is available to girls belonging to families residing in Bihar, and there is no family income condition. The girl's birth must be registered, and a family can receive the benefits available during the childhood stage for two daughters. The entire amount is transferred directly to the bank account through DBT, so there is no intermediary involved in the payment process.

Applications for the two major parts of the scheme are submitted online. For benefits for girls aged 0 to 2 years, the family applies through the ICDS Portal, and the application is considered valid only after the applicant logs in again and finalizes it. For education-related incentives, the Education Department's Medhasoft Portal uses the name "Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana" specifically for the +2-level link. A new registration window is opened after the results of each board and university examination.

For the Poshak Yojana and Kishori Swasthya Karyakram, the student does not have to fill out a separate public online form. These benefits are provided through the school via DBT. Therefore, a girl may need to complete different applications at different stages of her life. The bank account must be Aadhaar-seeded on the official portal; otherwise, payment will not be made. In addition, every detail entered in the form must exactly match the board marksheet; otherwise, the application may get stuck during verification.

Scheme Benefits

The Kanya Utthan Yojana provides financial assistance at different stages of a girl's life, with different departments handling different stages. The benefits available under the scheme are as follows:

• At birth: ₹2,000 is transferred to the mother's bank account.
• After completing one year: ₹1,000 is transferred to the same account after Aadhaar registration.
• Two years after completing immunization: ₹2,000 is provided through DBT.
• During school years: Assistance is provided for school uniforms and the health and hygiene needs of adolescent girls.
• After matriculation, intermediate, and graduation: Incentive amounts are provided, which are transferred directly to the student's own bank account.
• Mode of payment: The entire amount is transferred directly to the bank account, with no intermediary involved at any stage.
• No income limit: There is no family income condition under the scheme.

Eligibility

Eligibility depends on the stage for which the benefit is being claimed. The following conditions cover both childhood-stage benefits and education-level incentives:

• The benefit is available to girls belonging to families residing in Bihar.
• The girl's birth must be duly registered.
• A family can receive childhood-stage benefits for two daughters.
• The first installment of ₹2,000 is for girls aged 0 to 1 year, while the second installment of ₹1,000 is for girls aged 1 to 2 years.
• To receive the immunization benefit, the girl must have completed vaccination by the age of two years.
• For childhood-stage benefits, the bank account should be in the mother's name and maintained in a bank located in Bihar. If the mother is not alive, the father's Aadhaar and bank account are used.
• For education-level incentives, the student must have passed the relevant examination and have an Aadhaar-seeded bank account in her own name.
• There is no family income limit at any stage.

Required Documents

Only a few details and uploads are required in the online forms, but all the information must match exactly. The requirements are different for the two stages, so applicants should check the list according to the benefit they are applying for.

For Girls Aged 0 to 2 Years

The ICDS online form requires the mother's details and two uploads in the prescribed size and format.

• Aadhaar Card
• Residence Certificate
• Girl Child's Birth Certificate
• Ration Card
• BPL Certificate
• Active Mobile Number
• Vaccination Card
• Photograph of the Mother with the Girl Child
• Identity Proof of the Mother/Father

For Students

The Medhasoft form works based on board or university records, so students should keep their marksheet available while filling out the form.

• Marksheet or certificate of the passed examination
• Registration number and roll number of the examination
• Student's Aadhaar number
• Bank passbook in the student's own name
• Active mobile number and email ID

How to Apply?

There are two separate online application routes under the scheme, and the route a family needs to follow depends on the girl's age and the benefit being claimed. Benefits for girls aged 0 to 2 years are available through the ICDS Portal, while education-related incentives are applied for through the Medhasoft Portal. Applicants should follow the process applicable to their benefit.

Application Through the ICDS Portal (0 to 2 Years)

This process is applicable for the benefits provided at birth and after completion of one year. The finalization step is particularly important because an application that is submitted but not finalized is not considered completed.

• First, open the ICDS Portal.
• On the homepage, click the new application option under the Kanya Utthan Yojana to open the Application Form.
• Select the financial year and choose the scheme for the 0 to 1 year or 1 to 2 year age group.
• Enter the mother's Aadhaar number, name as mentioned on Aadhaar, date of birth, and mobile number exactly as they appear on the Aadhaar card.
• Enter the girl's name and father's name in both English and Hindi.
• Select the district, project, area type, panchayat, village, ward, and Anganwadi Centre code.
• Select the category and enter the bank account number, IFSC code, and bank name.
• Enter the mother's name as recorded in the bank account separately and ensure that it matches the bank records.
• Upload the birth certificate and photograph of the mother with the girl child.
• Submit the form and securely save the login details generated by the portal.
• Log in to the portal again using the same details and click the finalization option.
• Save or print the finalized application for future reference.

Application Through the Medhasoft Portal (For Students)

This process applies to incentives provided after passing matriculation, intermediate, and graduation. The department opens the registration window after the results are announced, so students should apply during the specified period.

• First, open the Medhasoft Portal to access the Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana portal.
• Click the "Students Click Here To Apply" link provided on the portal.
• Read all the instructions carefully before starting the registration.
• Tick all the required declaration boxes and click Continue.
• Enter the registration number, date of birth, and mobile number for registration.
• Enter the OTP or verification code received on the mobile phone and click Proceed.
• Fill in the application form with details such as district, school or college name, student's name, father's and mother's names, total marks obtained, category, division, roll number, marital status, email, gender, and Aadhaar number.
• Accept the Terms and Conditions and click Validate and Preview.
• Upload the required documents. The documents should be clear and within the prescribed size.
• Enter the captcha code and click Register or Submit. The registration will be completed successfully after submission.
• Save or print a copy of the application for future reference.

Where to Get Help

Applicants who are unable to fill out the form themselves can seek assistance from the following places. The appropriate place depends on the stage of the benefit:

• Nearest Anganwadi Centre: Anganwadi workers can help families with the online entry for benefits for girls aged 0 to 2 years.
• Block Child Development Project Office: For queries related to entries made at the Anganwadi Centre.
• Common Service Centre (CSC): For assistance with either of the online application processes.
• School or College Office: For queries related to student incentives.
• Education Department DBT Cell: For information related to schemes currently available through the Medhasoft Portal.

Main Reasons Why an Application May Get Stuck

Most applications do not get stuck because of eligibility issues but because of small errors in the information provided. The following mistakes can be avoided easily:

• The application was submitted but was not finalized by logging in again to the ICDS Portal.
• The name in the bank account does not match the name on Aadhaar or the marksheet.
• The bank account is closed or inactive, or Aadhaar has not been seeded with the account.
• The IFSC code entered belongs to another branch.
• The girl's birth has not been registered.
• The uploaded birth certificate or photograph is larger than the prescribed size or is unclear.
• The form was submitted after the registration window had closed.

Brief Details of the Sub-Schemes

Mukhyamantri Kanya Suraksha Yojana

• Mukhyamantri Kanya Suraksha Yojana is an important Bihar Government scheme for girls in the state.
• The scheme was launched by the Bihar Government in 2018.
• It aims to prevent female foeticide, improve the sex ratio, promote birth registration, and encourage the birth of girls.
• Applicants under the Mukhyamantri Kanya Suraksha Yojana receive the following financial assistance:
  • ₹2,000 in the bank account of the mother/father/guardian at the time of the girl's birth.
  • ₹1,000 after the girl completes one year of age and her Aadhaar registration is completed.
• The following persons are eligible:
  • The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
  • The girl child should have been born after 22 November 2007.
• Eligible girls can receive the benefit by applying through an offline application form.
• The application form for the Mukhyamantri Kanya Suraksha Yojana can be obtained from the Anganwadi Centre under the Child Development Project.

Sampoorna Tikakaran Yojana

• Sampoorna Tikakaran Yojana is an important Bihar Government scheme for girls in the state.
• The scheme provides financial assistance for complete immunization of girls.
• Under the scheme, the state government provides an incentive of ₹2,000 to girls up to two years of age who have received complete immunization.
• The following girls are eligible:
  • The girl should be a native resident of Bihar.
  • The girl should have completed two years of age.
• Eligible girls can apply for the benefit through an offline application form.
• The application form for the Sampoorna Tikakaran Yojana can be obtained from the ANM at the nearest hospital.

Mukhyamantri Balika Poshak Yojana

• The Bihar Government launched the Mukhyamantri Balika Poshak Yojana in 2018.
• Under the scheme, girls studying in Classes 1 to 12 in government schools receive financial assistance for school uniforms.
• The financial assistance provided under the scheme is:
  • ₹600 per year for girls studying in Classes 1 and 2.
  • ₹700 per year for girls studying in Classes 3 to 5.
  • ₹1,000 per year for girls studying in Classes 6 to 8.
  • ₹1,500 per year for girls studying in Classes 9 to 12.
• The following girls are eligible:
  • The girl should be a native resident of Bihar.
  • The girl should be studying in a government school.
• Eligible girls can apply for the Mukhyamantri Balika Poshak Yojana through their school.

Mukhyamantri Kishori Swasthya Karyakram Yojana

• Mukhyamantri Kishori Swasthya Karyakram Yojana is an important Bihar Government scheme for girls.
• Under this scheme, the state government provides financial assistance to girls for purchasing sanitary pads.
• Government school-going girls receive ₹300 per year.
• The amount is transferred to the girls' bank accounts through DBT.
• The following girls are eligible:
  • The girl should be a native resident of Bihar.
  • She should be studying in Classes 7 to 12 in a government school.
• Eligible girls can apply for the Mukhyamantri Kishori Swasthya Karyakram Yojana through their school.

Mukhyamantri Balika/Balak Protsahan Yojana

• Mukhyamantri Balika/Balak Protsahan Yojana is an important Bihar Government scheme for students.
• Its main objective is to encourage students in the state to pursue education and become prosperous.
• The financial assistance provided under the scheme is:
  • ₹10,000 to all students who pass in the First Division.
  • ₹8,000 to only Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students who pass in the Second Division.
• The eligibility conditions are:
  • The applicant should be a permanent resident of Bihar.
  • The family's annual income should be ₹1.5 lakh or less.
• Eligible students can apply through the Mukhyamantri Balika/Balak Protsahan Yojana Portal.

Mukhyamantri Balika Intermediate Protsahan Yojana

• Mukhyamantri Balika Intermediate Protsahan Yojana is an important Bihar Government scheme for girls.
• The scheme was introduced to encourage girls to pursue higher education.
• Under the scheme, the Bihar Government provides an incentive of ₹10,000 after a girl passes the intermediate examination.
• All girls who pass the intermediate examination in Bihar are eligible.
• To receive the benefit, the girl has to apply online through the Mukhyamantri Balika Intermediate Protsahan Yojana Portal.

Mukhyamantri Balika Snatak Protsahan Yojana

• Mukhyamantri Balika Snatak Protsahan Yojana is an important Bihar Government scheme for girls.
• The Bihar Government launched the Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana in 2018.
• The Mukhyamantri Balika Snatak Protsahan Yojana was introduced to encourage girls to pursue higher education.
• Under the scheme, the Bihar Government provides an incentive of ₹25,000 after a girl passes her graduation examination.
• All girls who complete graduation in Bihar are eligible.
• To receive the benefit, the girl has to apply online through the Mukhyamantri Balika Snatak Protsahan Yojana Portal.

Important Links

• Mukhyamantri Kanya Suraksha Yojana
• Sampoorna Tikakaran Yojana
• Bihar Mukhyamantri Balika Poshak Yojana
• Mukhyamantri Kishori Swasthya Karyakram Yojana
• Mukhyamantri Balika/Balak Protsahan Yojana
• Mukhyamantri Balika Intermediate Protsahan Yojana
• Mukhyamantri Balika Snatak Protsahan Yojana
• Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana Guidelines
• Women Development Corporation, Bihar Portal

Contact Information

• Women Development Corporation, Bihar Helpline Numbers
  • 0612-2506068
  • 0612-2506078
• Women Development Corporation, Bihar Helpline Email: [email protected]
• Women Development Corporation, Bihar Address:
  Women Development Corporation, R Block
  Daroga Rai Path, Road No. 2,
  Patna, Bihar – 800001.