Kanya Sumangala Yojana was launched in Uttar Pradesh to promote _________.

The correct answer is Health and educational standards for girls.

Key Points

• The Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath launched the government’s flagship scheme 'Mukhya Mantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana' on October 25, 2019.
• The scheme was launched in Lucknow and Union Women and Child Minister Smriti Irani was present on the occasion.
• About Mukhya Mantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana:
  • Kanya Sumangala scheme has been designed in a way that the parents will have to take proper care of the girl child with respect to her health and education and other aspects, in order to get the benefit.
  • Kanya Sumangala yojana will provide a fund worth Rs 25000 to every family where a girl child is born. 

Additional Information

• About Uttar Pradesh:​
  • State Bird - Sarus Crane.
  • Total districts - 75.