Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday, 19 October 2025, reaffirmed that the state government provides financial assistance of ₹25,000 to families under the Chief Minister Kanya Sumangala Yojana, disbursed across multiple stages from a girl child's birth through her education. Additionally, when a girl reaches marriageable age, the government extends a further ₹1 lakh for her marriage expenses. The remarks were made by the Chief Minister while speaking to reporters in Gorakhpur.

Scheme Details and Coverage

The Kanya Sumangala Yojana is structured as a stage-linked benefit, meaning assistance is released at defined milestones — covering birth registration, school enrolment, and higher education transitions — before culminating in the marriage grant. CM Yogi underlined that the scheme is part of a broader policy framework aimed at women's welfare, safety, dignity, and economic empowerment. 'Under the Chief Minister Kanya Sumangala Yojana, the state government provides financial assistance of ₹25,000 to families from the birth of a girl child through different stages of her education. When a girl reaches marriageable age, the government provides assistance of ₹1 lakh for her marriage,' he said.

Mission Shakti and Women's Safety Infrastructure

The Chief Minister also spotlighted the government's Mission Shakti campaign, describing it as grounded in the themes of women's safety, respect, and self-reliance. He noted that the initiative had led to the establishment of women's help desks at every police station across the state, along with a dedicated room to handle women's safety concerns. The 1090 women's helpline was highlighted as an additional redressal mechanism. Female beat police officers and women Sub-Inspectors have been deployed at each station to assist women directly, according to the Chief Minister.

Navratri Celebrations and Vindhyavasini Dham

Speaking on the occasion of Sharadiya Navratri, CM Yogi drew a connection between the religious veneration of the feminine divine and the government's policy commitments. He stated that more than 25 lakh devotees visited Maa Vindhyavasini Dham on Sunday following the construction of a new corridor at the shrine, and projected a similar footfall of 20 to 25 lakh devotees on Monday. 'Since the construction of the new corridor at Maa Vindhyavasini Dham, lakhs of devotees have been visiting the shrine,' he said.

Navami Observance at Gorakhnath Temple

On Navami, the ninth day of Sharadiya Navratri, CM Yogi participated in the traditional ritual of worshipping young girls and serving them a feast as part of the Bhandara at Gorakhnath Temple. He described the occasion as spiritually significant, noting that the ninth manifestation of Maa Bhagwati is believed to bestow spiritual accomplishments. The Chief Minister said he considered it his good fortune to have participated in the sacred tradition on this auspicious day.

The convergence of governance messaging with religious observance reflects a pattern that has defined Yogi Adityanath's public communications — connecting welfare policy with cultural and spiritual frameworks, particularly during major Hindu festivals. How effectively the Kanya Sumangala Yojana's benefits are reaching intended beneficiaries at scale will be closely watched by civil society and opposition parties in the weeks ahead.