Kanya Sumangala Yojana 2026 — Total ₹25,000 in 6 Installments for UP Girl Child: Uttar Pradesh's flagship girl child scheme — total ₹25,000 (revised from ₹15,000) paid in 6 milestone-based installments from birth to graduation.Total Benefit: ₹25,000. Installments: 6 Stages. Max Girls / Family: 2. Income Limit: ₹3 Lakh / yr.Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana (MKSY) is the Uttar Pradesh state government's flagship girl child welfare scheme, launched in October 2019 by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. It provides milestone-based cash assistance to families with girl children, from the time of her birth through her higher education.
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Kanya Sumangala Yojana 2026 — Total ₹25,000 in 6 Installments for UP Girl Child
Uttar Pradesh's flagship girl child scheme — total ₹25,000 (revised from ₹15,000) paid in 6 milestone-based installments from birth to graduation
Total Benefit
₹25,000
Installments
6 Stages
Max Girls / Family
2
Income Limit
₹3 Lakh / yr
📖What is Kanya Sumangala Yojana 2026 — Total ₹25,000 in 6 Installments for UP Girl Child?
Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana (MKSY) is the Uttar Pradesh state government's flagship girl child welfare scheme, launched in October 2019 by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. It provides milestone-based cash assistance to families with girl children, from the time of her birth through her higher education.
Effective from financial year 2024-25, the total benefit has been increased from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per eligible girl. The amount is paid in 6 separate installments tied to key life milestones — birth, immunisation, school enrolment, secondary school admission, and graduation. By early 2026, the scheme has reached over 26.81 lakh girl children across Uttar Pradesh.
MKSY is part of the second phase of UP's Zero Poverty Programme, with the state targeting 100% enrolment of eligible girls. The scheme is implemented through the Department of Women and Child Development and disbursed entirely via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the beneficiary's bank account.
✅Eligibility
ResidentPermanent resident of Uttar Pradesh — domicile required
Income LimitAnnual family income up to ₹3 lakh
Per Family CapMaximum 2 girl children per family eligible
Twins ExceptionIf twins or triplets are girls, all are eligible (special provision)
AdoptionAdopted girl children also eligible
DocumentsBirth certificate, parents' Aadhaar, ration card / income proof, bank passbook
Total benefit increased from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000
Effective FY 2024-25, the total Kanya Sumangala benefit has been raised by 66% — from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per eligible girl. The increase applies to all new registrations from 2025 onwards. Existing beneficiaries continue to receive remaining installments at the new revised amounts where applicable.
Kanya Sumangala At a Glance
₹25,000
Total per girl
26.8 L+
Girls covered
6 Stages
From birth to graduation
₹3 L
Annual income limit
📋The 6-Stage Payment Structure
The ₹25,000 total is not paid in a single lump sum. It is structured to keep girls engaged with health and education milestones throughout their early years and into adulthood. Each stage carries a separate amount transferred via DBT.
Stage 1 — At Birth: Cash incentive for the birth of a girl child (girls born on or after 1 April 2019 are eligible). This encourages families to register daughter's birth and discourages female foeticide.
Stage 2 — After Complete Immunisation: Paid after the girl completes her vaccination schedule within the first year of life.
Stage 3 — Class 1 Admission: Paid when she is enrolled in Class 1 of a recognised school.
Stage 4 — Class 6 Admission: Paid on admission to Class 6 — encouraging continued schooling.
Stage 5 — Class 9 Admission: Paid on admission to Class 9 — covering the transition to secondary school.
Stage 6 — Graduation or 2-year Diploma: The final and largest installment, paid on admission to graduation course or a 2-year diploma after passing Class 12.
How to Apply for MKSY
How to Apply for MKSY
1
Visit Portal
mksy.up.gov.in citizen registration
2
Upload Documents
Aadhaar, birth cert, income proof
3
Block Verification
Block-level officer verifies eligibility
4
DBT Credit
Installment to mother's account
Quick Eligibility Check
Quick Eligibility Check
You qualify if
- Girl child born on or after 1 April 2019
- Family is a permanent UP resident
- Annual family income up to ₹3 lakh
- Family has up to 2 girl children (twins/triplets exception)
- Mother's Aadhaar linked to bank account
- Birth certificate available for the girl
You won't qualify if
- Family is not a permanent resident of UP
- Annual family income exceeds ₹3 lakh
- More than 2 girl children in family (except twin exception)
- Girl was born before 1 April 2019
- Mother's bank account not Aadhaar-linked
- Documents (birth cert, Aadhaar) missing or mismatched
Documents Required
Documents Required
Birth Certificate
For the girl child
Parent's Aadhaar
Father and mother
UP Domicile / Address Proof
Voter ID, ration card, electricity bill
Income Certificate
From Tehsil — under ₹3 lakh
Bank Passbook
In mother's name, Aadhaar-linked
Class Admission Proof
For school-stage installments
₹10,000
Increase in total benefit (FY 2024-25)
The Kanya Sumangala total grant was raised from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 — a 66% increase. This was the most significant revision to the scheme since its 2019 launch, designed to make per-stage amounts more meaningful for low-income families.
Kanya Sumangala vs Other Girl Child State Schemes
Kanya Sumangala vs Other Girl Child State Schemes
KANYA SUMANGALA (UP) · YOURS
₹25,000
total · 6 stages · birth to graduation
LADLI LAKSHMI (MP)
Up to ₹1.18 L
by graduation · long-term bond
KANYASHREE (WB)
₹25K + ₹1K/yr
at age 18 + annual
BHAGYA LAKSHMI (KA)
Up to ₹1 L
by age 18 · maturity
Kanya Sumangala Yojana — Key Milestones
Kanya Sumangala Yojana — Key Milestones
OCT 2019
Scheme launched
Yogi Adityanath government, ₹15,000 total benefit at launch
2024-25
Benefit raised to ₹25,000
Effective from financial year 2024-25
EARLY 2026
26.81 lakh girls covered
Phase II of Zero Poverty Programme expansion
ONGOING
100% enrolment target
State pushing for full coverage of eligible girls
⚠️Common Mistakes That Cause Rejection
MKSY application rejections are usually due to easily-fixable issues. Watch for these:
Aadhaar–bank mismatch: The mother's bank account must be linked to her Aadhaar, and the name must match exactly across documents. Even one initial difference (e.g., "Priya" vs "P.") causes failure.
Income certificate expired: Income certificates from Tehsildar are valid for 1 year. Many families submit old certificates without renewal.
Wrong birth date entry: The cut-off is 1 April 2019. Girls born before this date are not eligible. Confirm the birth certificate date before applying.
Third girl child entries: Only 2 girls per family qualify (unless twins/triplets). Adding a third girl to the same parent records will result in automatic rejection.
Do not pay agents to apply for MKSY
Application is free at mksy.up.gov.in. No agent or middleman is authorised by the UP government to apply on your behalf. If anyone asks for ₹500-₹2,000 to "get your application approved," it is a scam. Report it to the District Probation Officer or call helpline 181.
📝How to Apply
1
Visit the official MKSY portal
Go to mksy.up.gov.in. Click on "Citizen Service Portal" or "नागरिक सेवा पोर्टल" to start registration.
2
Register and fill the application form
Use your mobile number for OTP verification. Fill in the girl child's birth details, parents' Aadhaar, family income, and address. Add school admission details if applying for a school-stage installment.
3
Upload documents
Scan and upload birth certificate, parents' Aadhaar, UP domicile / address proof, income certificate (under ₹3 lakh), and mother's bank passbook. Documents must be clear and complete.
4
Submit and track application
After submission, you receive a reference number. The application is verified by Block-level officials. On approval, the installment amount is credited to the mother's bank account via DBT, usually within 30-60 days.
ℹ️Kanya Sumangala total benefit increased to ₹25,000 (from ₹15,000) effective FY 2024-25. Apply only at official portal mksy.up.gov.in — no agents are authorised.
📅Important Dates & Schedule
Scheme LaunchedOctober 2019 (Yogi Adityanath government)
Eligibility Cut-offGirls born on or after 1 April 2019
Benefit RevisedFrom FY 2024-25 — ₹15,000 → ₹25,000
Latest Reach26.81 lakh girls covered (early 2026)
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