Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana is a newly launched scheme by the Odisha government, announced in the Odisha Budget 2026-27 (presented on February 20, 2026) by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.
This scheme aims to support girls from economically weaker sections in pursuing higher education and achieving self-reliance.
Key Features of the Scheme:
- A savings instrument worth Rs 20,000 will be created in the name of each eligible girl (from poor/economically weaker families).
- Upon successful completion of graduation, the beneficiary will receive Rs 1,01,000 as financial assistance.
- This amount can be used for self-employment, further studies, or sustainable development.
The scheme is designed to encourage higher education among girls and promote women’s empowerment, similar to other initiatives like Subhadra Yojana (which received Rs 10,145 crore allocation in the same budget).
Key Features of the Scheme:
- A savings instrument worth Rs 20,000 will be created in the name of each eligible girl (from poor/economically weaker families).
- Upon successful completion of graduation, the beneficiary will receive Rs 1,01,000 as financial assistance.
- This amount can be used for self-employment, further studies, or sustainable development.
The scheme is designed to encourage higher education among girls and promote women’s empowerment, similar to other initiatives like Subhadra Yojana (which received Rs 10,145 crore allocation in the same budget).
As this is a very recent announcement (just yesterday), detailed guidelines, eligibility criteria (such as income limits, specific birth year requirements, or application process), and the official portal are not yet fully available in public sources. Implementation details are likely to be released soon by the relevant department (possibly Women & Child Development or Higher Education).
