Bihar Mukhyamantri Kishori Swasthya Karyakram Scheme

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Mukhyamantri Kishori Swasthya Karyakram, implemented by the Education Department, Bihar, is an important programme focused on the health and hygiene needs of adolescent girls. Its primary objective is to provide financial assistance for essential menstrual hygiene products and encourage better menstrual hygiene management among adolescent girls. Once menstruation begins during adolescence, access to appropriate hygiene products becomes an important part of maintaining health and continuing daily activities. Keeping this need in mind, the programme provides financial assistance to eligible girl students for purchasing sanitary napkins, helping them access essential menstrual hygiene products.

Under the Mukhyamantri Kishori Swasthya Karyakram, each eligible girl student is provided ₹300 per year as financial assistance. This amount is provided as annual assistance and not on a monthly basis. In the Bihar Government's DBT records, the scheme is listed under the Education Department as "Mukhyamantri Kishori Swasthya Karyakram (Sanitary Napkin Yojna)." The assistance is transferred through the DBT mechanism so that the scheme benefits can reach eligible students directly and the payment process remains transparent.

Under the programme, eligible girl students studying in Classes 7 to 12 in government schools and aided non-government schools, including aided minority institutions, are covered as per the provisions for the financial year 2025-26. Eligibility and payment-related conditions are implemented according to the applicable government decisions and guidelines. In particular, attendance-related conditions may be prescribed for a particular financial year through official decisions. Therefore, students seeking the benefit should comply with the applicable attendance requirements prescribed for the relevant period. Once the eligibility conditions are fulfilled, the assistance is transferred to the student's bank account through DBT.

The main objective of the Mukhyamantri Kishori Swasthya Karyakram is not limited to providing financial assistance for purchasing sanitary napkins. The programme also aims to promote awareness among adolescent girls regarding menstrual health, personal hygiene, and safe menstrual hygiene management. During adolescence, a lack of proper information about menstruation may sometimes affect girls' health, daily activities, and regular school attendance. Therefore, along with access to hygiene products, promoting correct health practices and awareness related to menstruation is also important.

In the broader context of education, the Bihar Government implements various girl-focused schemes that provide support at different stages of education. While the Mukhyamantri Kishori Swasthya Karyakram focuses on menstrual hygiene and health-related needs of adolescent girls at the school level, the Bihar Mukhyamantri Balika Snatak Protsahan Yojana is associated with providing incentives to girls after completing graduation. Similarly, at the level of higher academic education and research, the Bihar Mukhyamantri Balika PhD Fellowship Yojana is related to supporting girls pursuing research. These initiatives are broadly connected as government efforts supporting girls at different stages of education and development.

Key Features and Benefits of the Scheme

The key features and benefits of the Mukhyamantri Kishori Swasthya Karyakram are as follows:

• Annual Financial Assistance: Eligible girl students of Classes 7 to 12 are provided ₹300 per year for sanitary napkins.
• Direct DBT Payment: The scheme is registered in the official DBT system, and the payment is made through the Cash/DBT mechanism.
• Sanitary Napkin Purchase: The financial assistance is intended to support the purchase of sanitary napkins.
• Implemented by the Education Department: The scheme is listed under the Education Department in the Bihar Government's DBT records.
• Aided Schools Included: For financial year 2025-26, government and non-government aided schools, including aided minority institutions, were covered under the Cabinet decision.
• Focus on Menstrual Health: The programme includes information related to menstrual health and management, along with the use of sanitary napkins.

Eligibility Requirements

The following girls are eligible for the Mukhyamantri Kishori Swasthya Karyakram Yojana:

• The girl should be a resident of Bihar.
• Girl students studying in Classes 7 to 12 in government and non-government aided schools are covered under the applicable provisions.

Documents Required

The following documents are required to avail the benefit under the Mukhyamantri Kishori Swasthya Karyakram Yojana:

• Aadhaar Card
• Residence Certificate
• First-page copy of the Bank Passbook

Application Process

The beneficiaries under the Mukhyamantri Kishori Swasthya Karyakram are processed through the school-based system. The process is described below.

Process Through the School

• The student should be regularly enrolled in Classes 7 to 12 in an eligible government school.
• If the school requests it, the student should submit a copy of her Aadhaar Card and Bank Passbook to the concerned office.
• The school prepares the list of eligible students and records their bank account details.
• The list is sent by the school to the Block/District Education Office.
• The department verifies the details and provides approval.
• After approval, the ₹300 assistance is transferred to the student's bank account through DBT.

Things Students and Parents Should Keep in Mind

• Confirm with the school which eligibility and attendance conditions are applicable for the current academic session.
• Provide accurate bank account details if requested by the school.
• After receiving the amount, verify the transaction through the passbook or available banking facility.
• If any new document or information is requested, ask the concerned school about its official purpose.
• Do not make any payment to an unauthorised person in the name of the scheme. Before relying on information from any non-government website,
• verify it through the Education Department or an official Bihar Government source.

How to Check the Kishori Swasthya Yojana Payment?

To confirm whether the assistance has been received, the student or concerned bank account holder can use the following general methods:

• Update the bank passbook and check the amount credited to the account.
• Check the transaction history through available net banking or mobile banking facilities.
• Check the SMS received from the bank, if SMS alerts are enabled.
• Visit the nearest bank branch or banking service centre to obtain information about the credited amount.
• If the expected payment has not been received, first contact the concerned school to confirm the student's eligibility and payment status under the scheme.

What to Do If the Amount Is Not Received?

If the assistance amount is not received, the following steps may be helpful:

• First, ask the school whether the student has been included in the eligible list/process for the current scheme.
• Confirm whether the applicable attendance requirement for the relevant session has been fulfilled.
• If the school has requested bank-related details, verify that the submitted information is correct.
• Check with the bank whether the DBT amount has been credited to the concerned account.
• If the issue is not resolved at the school level, contact the concerned Block or District Education Office.
• While raising a complaint, keep the student's school records and any available payment-related information ready.

Important Links

• Mukhyamantri Kishori Swasthya Karyakram Yojana Guidelines
• Education Department, Bihar

Contact Information

Bihar Education Department Toll-Free Helpline: 14417, 18003454417