Uttar Pradesh Kanya Sumangala Yojana Aids 27 Lakh Girls with Over Rs 647 Crore
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Uttar Pradesh Kanya Sumangala Yojana Aids 27 Lakh Girls with Over Rs 647 Crore

Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister Kanya Sumangala Yojana has disbursed over Rs 647 crore to approximately 27 lakh girls since its 2019 inception. The scheme provides staged financial aid from birth through higher education, aiming to improve girls' education, health, and safety. Eligibility is restricted to Uttar Pradesh residents with an annual family income under Rs 3 lakh, supporting a maximum of two children. The initiative seeks to promote gender equality, discourage female foeticide, and ensure financial support for girls' development.

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