In the program, CM Yogi said that earlier under this scheme a package of Rs 15,000 was given in six phases. From next year, as soon as the daughter is born, 5 thousand funds will be transferred to her guardian’s account.
New Delhi: On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has given a big gift to the daughters of the state. While addressing the program of interaction with the beneficiaries of ‘Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala’ scheme organized at Lok Bhavan on Wednesday, he announced the increase in the funds of this scheme. CM Yogi said that the double engine government is going to increase the amount of Kanya Sumangala Scheme from Rs 15 thousand to Rs 25 thousand from the financial year 2024-2025. This will make it easier for the daughters of the state to fulfill their dreams. Besides being educated, she will also be able to become self-reliant.
Know what is Sumangala scheme
In the program, CM Yogi said that earlier under this scheme, a package of Rs 15 thousand was given in six phases. From next year, as soon as the daughter is born, an amount of Rs 5,000 will be transferred to her guardian’s account. Similarly, when the daughter turns one year old, Rs 2,000, Rs 3,000 when the daughter goes to first class, Rs 3,000 when she takes admission in class 6, Rs 5,000 when she goes to class 9 and if the daughter is pursuing graduation or any diploma or certificate course, If she does, we will transfer an amount of seven thousand rupees to her account.
So many daughters will get benefit
CM Yogi said that today 16,240,00 thousand daughters are being benefited in the state through the Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana. Yogi said that today is a very important day in the direction of taking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ program to a new height.
He said that the double engine government believes that a daughter is just a daughter. There should be no discrimination with him at any level. He should also get adequate opportunities for security, protection and progress. CM Yogi said that all the destitute sisters of the state will be covered under all the schemes of the government including ration card, Ayushman Bharat Yojana.
