CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The scheme offers monetary assistance under Kanya Sumangala Yojana 2021 to the guardians or parents of two girl children in one family. The scheme was launched on 25th October 2019, at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-2: -Eligibility Criteria for Kanya Sumangala Yojana To apply, the annual income of the girl’s family should not exceed Rs. 3 lakh. Only the citizens of Uttar Pradesh can apply for this scheme. If any family adopts a girl child, then this benefit will also be provided to them.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Benefit of the Scheme Reached More Than 12 Lakh Girls The Pradhan Mantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana (PMKSY) was launched to improve the education and health of girls in India. The scheme provides financial assistance to families for the education and health of their daughters.

Detailed explanation-4: -The application must be submitted by 30th September of the year of admission or within 45 days of the last date of registration in the Board of the same year (whichever is later).

Detailed explanation-5: -Eligibility Criteria for Kanya Sumangala Yojana The yearly income of the beneficiary’s family should not be more than Rs. 3 lakh. The family of the beneficiary should be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh and has a certificate to show the same. The family should not have more than 2 children.