Regarding the Uttar Pradesh Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana, which of the following statements is correct?

The correct answer is Both statement 1 and statement 2 are correct.

Key Points

• The Uttar Pradesh Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana is a financial assistance scheme for the welfare of girl children in Uttar Pradesh.
• The maximum annual family income limit for eligibility under this scheme is ₹3 lakh.
• The benefits under this scheme can be availed for a maximum of two daughters per family. 
  • If a family has one girl in the first birth and twin girls in the second birth, then all three girls are eligible for the scheme. This is an exception to the general rule of limiting benefits to two daughters per family.
• The scheme aims to promote the birth of girl children, their education, and overall development.
• Financial assistance is provided at various stages of a girl child's life from her birth till her graduation.

Additional Information

• Eligibility Criteria
  • Families with a maximum annual income of ₹3 lakh are eligible.
  • Only two girls from a family can avail of the benefits under this scheme.
•  Each eligible girl child receives a total of ₹25,000 in six installments at different stages of her life. 
  • Financial Assistance Stages
    • At birth: ₹5,000
    • On completing one year and receiving all vaccinations: ₹2,000
    • On admission to Class 1: ₹3,000
    • On admission to Class 6: ₹3,000
    • On admission to Class 9: ₹5,000
    • On admission to any graduation course: ₹7,000
• Objective of the Scheme
  • To eradicate social evils like child marriage and gender discrimination.
  • To ensure the well-being, education, and empowerment of girl children in the state.
• Application Process
  • Applications can be submitted online through the official portal.
  • Required documents include birth certificates, Aadhar cards, and income certificates.