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Mukhyamantri Kanya Suraksha Yojana

The "Mukhyamantri Kanya Suraksha Yojana (MKSY)" is a welfare initiative by the Government of Bihar to combat female foeticide, improve the sex ratio, and promote birth registration.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Bihar

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- ₹2,000/- is invested as a fixed deposit for each eligible girl child. | Note: In the event of the girl child’s death, the amount is returned to the Women & Child Development Corporation, Bihar.

Who can apply

The Girl must be a resident of Bihar.; The Girl child must born on or after November 22, 2007.; The family must belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is "Mukhyamantri Kanya Suraksha Yojana"?

It is a welfare scheme by the Bihar government to provide financial support to girl children in BPL families.

Who is eligible for the scheme?

Girl children born on or after November 22, 2007, belonging to BPL families in Bihar are eligible.

What is the financial benefit under MKSY?

[?]2,000/- is invested as a fixed deposit for each eligible girl child.

How many girls per family can benefit from the scheme?

A maximum of 2 girls per family are eligible.

How is the benefit amount managed?

The amount is invested in fixed deposits and paid upon maturity when the girl child turns 18.

Where is the amount invested?

The amount is invested in fixed deposits with UCO and IDBI banks.

What happens to the amount in case of the girl child’s death before maturity?

In the event of the girl child's death, the amount is returned to the Women & Child Development Corporation, Bihar.