Launched by the Government of Bihar, the Mukhyamantri Kanya Suraksha Yojana (MKSY) is designed to provide financial support to girl children born into Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. The scheme aims to enhance the value of girl children in society, prevent female foeticide, improve the sex ratio, and ensure the proper registration of births.
Benefits
- Fixed Deposit Investment:
₹2,000 is invested as a fixed deposit for each eligible girl child. - Note:
In the unfortunate event of the girl child’s death, the invested amount is returned to the Women & Child Development Corporation, Bihar.
Eligibility
- Residency:
The girl child must be a resident of Bihar. - Birth Date:
The girl child must have been born on or after November 22, 2007. - Economic Criteria:
The family must belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category. - Family Limit:
A maximum of 2 girl children per family can avail of the benefit.
Application Process
Offline
- Obtain Application Form:
Collect the application form from the Women & Child Development Corporation or the designated local government offices. - Fill Out Form:
Complete the form with accurate details and attach the required documents. - Submit Application:
Submit the application form to the nearest government office or relevant authority. - Verification:
The submitted documents will be verified, and eligible beneficiaries will be informed of the outcome.
Documents Required
- Birth certificate of the girl child.
- BPL certificate of the family.
- Aadhaar card of the parents.
- Bank details.
- Death certificate of the girl child (if applicable during the intervening period).
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is “Mukhyamantri Kanya Suraksha Yojana”?
It is a government scheme in Bihar aimed at providing financial support for girl children from BPL families. - Who is eligible for the scheme?
Eligible beneficiaries are girl children born on or after November 22, 2007, to families classified as BPL in Bihar. - What is the financial benefit under MKSY?
A fixed deposit of ₹2,000 is invested for each eligible girl child. - How many girls per family can benefit from the scheme?
A maximum of 2 girl children per family are eligible. - How is the benefit amount managed?
The amount is invested as a fixed deposit. - Where is the amount invested?
The funds are deposited as a fixed deposit under the scheme. - What happens to the amount in case of the girl child’s death before maturity?
In such cases, the amount is returned to the Women & Child Development Corporation, Bihar.