AI SummaryChief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana is a social welfare scheme by the Government of Bihar that gives financial support to girl children from birth up to graduation. Families can receive up to ₹50,000 in total assistance through direct cash transfers, which helps with the upbringing, health and education of daughters.
The scheme is open for eligible families in Bihar in 2026. Registration for the education-related parts is done online through the official MedhaSoft portal at medhasoft.bihar.gov.in, while the early childhood parts are handled through the concerned departments.
Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana, also known as Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, is run by the Social Welfare Department and the Education Department of the Bihar government. The scheme works to stop female feticide, encourage the birth of girl children, promote timely birth registration and improve the overall sex ratio in the state.
Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana - Introduction
The scheme supports girls at different stages of life, starting from birth and continuing through school, Intermediate and graduation. By giving money at each big step, it encourages families to educate their daughters and helps female students go for higher studies without money problems.
Complete vaccination for girls up to two years of age is also a priority under this scheme. The scheme actively discourages child marriage and aims to bring girls into the mainstream of society, so that a self-reliant daughter can contribute to the growth of her family and the whole community.
Main Aims of This Scheme:
- Stopping female feticide and encouraging the birth of a girl child.
- Increasing the sex ratio and promoting timely birth registration.
- Making sure girls get complete vaccination by the age of two.
- Reducing girl-child death rates and promoting education for girls.
- Curbs child marriage and makes girls self-reliant.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana |
| State | Bihar |
| Launched By | Government of Bihar |
| Launch Year | 2018 |
| Beneficiaries | Girl children and female students |
| Total Benefit | Up to ₹50,000 from birth to graduation |
| Payment Mode | DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) |
| Nodal Department | Social Welfare Department and Education Department |
| Official Website | medhasoft.bihar.gov.in |
Benefits
The scheme gives direct financial support to families in Bihar for the upbringing of their daughters. Benefits are available for up to two girl children per family, and the total assistance from birth to graduation can reach ₹50,000.
| Stage | Financial Support |
|---|---|
| Birth of girl child | ₹2,000 |
| After 1 year and Aadhaar registration | ₹1,000 |
| Complete immunization | ₹2,000 |
| School education | Uniform and study support |
| Intermediate (Class 12) pass | ₹25,000 (unmarried girls) |
| Graduation pass | ₹50,000 one-time incentive |
For example, if Meena from Bihar registers her daughter's birth, she receives ₹2,000. Once the daughter turns one and gets an Aadhaar card, Meena receives an additional ₹1,000 in her account. Later, if the daughter completes graduation from a recognized university in Bihar, she can get a ₹50,000 one-time incentive through DBT.
Eligibility
You should meet the following criteria to benefit from this scheme:
- The girl child must be a permanent resident of Bihar.
- The birth of the girl child must be registered officially.
- The benefit applies to children born on or after the date of notification of the scheme.
- A family can claim this benefit for a maximum of two girl children.
- For the graduation incentive, the student must have completed graduation from a recognized university in Bihar.
- An Aadhaar-linked bank account is required to receive the payment.
Documents
Please keep the following documents ready for your application:
- A copy of your Bihar Domicile Certificate.
- A copy of the Birth Registration Certificate of the girl child.
- Aadhaar card of the applicant.
- Aadhaar-linked bank passbook details.
- A passport-size photograph and a valid mobile number.
- Intermediate and graduation marksheets for the education-related benefits.
Application Process
You can apply online for the education-related parts of the scheme through the official MedhaSoft portal. Follow these steps:
STEP 1 - Visit the official MedhaSoft portal at medhasoft.bihar.gov.in and select Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana from the available services.
STEP 2 - Complete the online registration using your mobile number and confirm the OTP sent to it.
STEP 3 - Fill in your personal, educational, Aadhaar and bank details in the application form.
STEP 4 - Upload the required documents such as Aadhaar card, birth certificate, domicile certificate and bank passbook details.
STEP 5 - Submit the application and note down the application ID for future reference.
STEP 6 - The concerned university and government authorities verify the details. After successful verification, the approved amount is transferred directly to the Aadhaar-linked bank account through DBT.
For the early childhood benefits, you can collect the application form free of cost from your nearest Anganwadi center, fill it out and submit it along with the required documents to the Anganwadi worker. The Child Development Project Officer verifies the application, and the Assistant Director of the District Child Protection Unit compiles the list and transfers the amount to the registered bank account.
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FAQ's
What is Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana?
This is a state-level social welfare scheme by the Bihar government that provides financial support for the birth, health and education of girl children, from birth up to graduation.
What are the benefits of this scheme?
You receive ₹2,000 at the time of birth, ₹1,000 after the child turns one and completes Aadhaar registration and ₹2,000 after complete immunization. The total assistance from birth to graduation can go up to ₹50,000, including a ₹50,000 one-time graduation incentive.
Who can take advantage of these benefits?
This scheme is for girl children and female students who are permanent residents of Bihar.
Are all girl children eligible for this scheme?
No, only girl children born on or after the date of notification of the scheme are eligible to receive the benefits.
How many daughters per family can receive benefits?
Financial support under this scheme is limited to two girl children per family.
How can I apply for this scheme?
For the education-related parts, you can apply online through the official MedhaSoft portal at medhasoft.bihar.gov.in. For the early childhood benefits, you can collect and submit the form at your local Anganwadi center.
What documents do I need to submit?
You will need a Bihar domicile certificate, the child's birth registration certificate, Aadhaar card, Aadhaar-linked bank passbook details, and marksheets for the education-related benefits.
When do I receive the second installment?
The second installment of ₹1,000 is transferred after your daughter completes one year of age and her Aadhaar registration is finalized.
Is this scheme available for male children?
No, this scheme is specifically designed to support and help the girl child only.