Central Govt Scheme📂 Bihar
Bihar Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana: Empowering Girls from Birth to Graduation
The Bihar Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana is a flagship scheme by the Bihar Government to promote education and empowerment for girls. It provides financial assistance in multiple installments from birth until graduation, aiming to reduce gender disparities and encourage self-reliance.
⚡ Quick Highlights & Key Parameters
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Bihar Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana (मुख्यमंत्री कन्या उत्थान योजना) |
| Benefit Amount | Up to ₹50,000 from birth to graduation (in installments). For graduation, a one-time incentive of ₹50,000 is provided. |
| Domicile State | Bihar |
| Nodal Department | Department of Social Welfare, Education Department, Health Department, Government of Bihar |
| Eligibility | Girl child born in Bihar, permanent resident of Bihar, from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), limited to two girls per family, parents not government employees. For graduation benefit, the girl must be unmarried and have passed graduation from a recognized institution in Bihar. |
| Last Date | For birth and initial education benefits (0-2 years), applications are typically open year-round. For graduation benefits (e.g., for graduates till Dec 2025), applications started from June 15, 2026. Specific deadlines for other milestones are announced by the respective departments. |
| Official Website Link | medhasoft.bih.nic.in or medhasoft.bihar.gov.in |
To avail of the benefits under the Bihar Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Domicile: The girl child must be a permanent resident of Bihar.
- Family Limit: The scheme is restricted to a maximum of two girl children per family.
- Economic Status: The family must belong to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category. While some sources mention this broadly, the income limit is defined by the Bihar Government.
- Government Employment Exclusion: Parents of the applicant should not be employed in government service.
- Educational Milestones:
- For birth-related benefits, birth registration within one year is required.
- For educational incentives, the girl must be enrolled in a Bihar government school/college and meet specific academic milestones (e.g., passing Class 9, Class 12, or graduation).
- Graduation Benefit Specifics: The girl must have completed her graduation from a recognized university or college physically located in Bihar. Importantly, she must be unmarried at the time of applying for the graduation incentive.
Check Eligibility Checklist to ensure you meet all requirements before applying.
Applicants need to prepare the following documents for a smooth application process:
- Birth Certificate of the girl child (for birth and initial benefits).
- Aadhaar Card of the girl child and parents.
- Proof of Residency in Bihar (Domicile Certificate).
- Bank Account Details: A bank passbook with the account in the girl's name, which must be Aadhaar-seeded for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
- Income Certificate of the family.
- Educational Certificates/Marksheets: (e.g., Class 9, Class 12, or Graduation mark sheets/degree).
- Caste Certificate (if applicable).
- Passport-sized Photograph of the girl child.
- Working Mobile Number.
- Unmarried Declaration: For the graduation benefit, a declaration stating that the girl is unmarried, signed by parents/self.
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