Maharashtra Majhi Kanya Bhagyashree Scheme

Introduction

• From 1st August 2017, WCD Dept. Govt. of Maharashtra has started implementation of Majhi Kanya Bhagyashree.
• Women And Child Development Department, Maharashtra is the nodal department of this scheme.
• From the name of My Kanya Bhagyashree Yojana, this scheme seems to be related to the girl child.
• There is still a situation in the country where girls are killed for pride, or married off early. 
• In order to change this attitude of the society, the Maharashtra government has decided to sterilize families in the state after having one or two daughters.
• The following benefits are provided under the Maharashtra Majhi Kanya Bhagyashree Scheme :-
  • One Girl Child: Rs.50,000 for a period of 18 years.
  • Two Girl Children: Rs. 25,000 each on the name of both the Girls.
  • The families can withdraw accumulated interest after every six years.
• The following persons will be eligible under the Maharashtra Majhi Kanya Bhagyashree Scheme :-
  • Permanent Resident of Mahrashtra.
  • Girl children born after 1st August 2017.
  • Having annual income upto 7.5 Lakhs
  • After submission of Family Planning Certificate.
• Eligible Persons Can Avail the benefits of Majhi Kanya Bhagyashree Scheme by applying in the following manner:-
  • Through Offline Application Form.

Benefits of Scheme

• The following benefits are provided under the Maharashtra Majhi Kanya Bhagyashree Scheme :-
  • One Girl Child: Rs.50,000 for a period of 18 years.
  • Two Girl Children: Rs. 25,000 each on the name of both the Girls.
  • The families can withdraw accumulated interest after every six years.

Eligibility Criteria

• The following persons will be eligible under the Maharashtra Majhi Kanya Bhagyashree Scheme :-
  • Permanent Resident of Mahrashtra.
  • Girl children born after 1st August 2017.
  • Having annual income upto 7.5 Lakhs
  • After submission of Family Planning Certificate.

Documents Required

• Below is the list of documents that would be required at the time of registration under the scheme :-
  • Aadhaar Card.
  • Bank Account Details.
  • Address proof.
  • Income certificate.
  • Passport size photo.

How to Apply

• Beneficiary women can apply for Majhi Kanya Bhagyashree Scheme through Offline Application Form.
• Application Form of Majhi Kanya Bhagyashree Scheme is available free of cost at Anganwadi Centre.
• Collect the Application Form, fill it carefully, and attach all the required documents with it.
• Submit the Majhi Kanya Bhagyashree Scheme Application Form along with all the documents in the same Anganwadi Centre.
• After application is submitted, the application form will be verified by the concerned officer.
• After the approval of the application form, the amount will be transferred to the applicant's bank account.

Important Links

• Maharashtra Majhi Kanya Bhagyashree Scheme Guidelines.
• Maharashtra Women & Child Development Department Portal.

Contact Details

• Maharashtra Women & Child Development Department Contact Details.