UP Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana supports children who lost parents to COVID-19 with Rs.4,000/month, free residential school, tablet for Class 9+ students, and Rs.1.01 lakh marriage support for girls.
📢 Latest Update — June 2026:
The UP Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana continues to support children who lost one or both parents to COVID-19. Applications are accepted at mksy.up.gov.in and through the District Probation Office. If your child was registered earlier but the Rs.4,000/month DBT has not started, check the official portal and confirm the application status with your district office. No new specific deadline has been notified — verify the latest position on the official portal.
⚡ Key Facts at a Glance
UP Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana — Support for COVID Orphan Children
Uttar Pradesh's Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana is a state welfare programme for children who lost one or both parents to COVID-19. Instead of a single one-time payment, it bundles a regular monthly amount, free schooling, a device for older students, health cover, and long-term support for girls — so that an affected child is looked after from school age into adulthood. You can explore other state programmes on our Uttar Pradesh schemes page.
The core benefit is Rs.4,000 per month paid directly to the beneficiary through DBT. Alongside this, the scheme offers free residential education at an Atal Avasiya Vidyalaya, free education up to Graduation for girls, a free tablet or laptop for students in Class 9 and above, marriage assistance of Rs.1.01 lakh for girls, and PM-JAY health insurance. Full scheme details are on the UP Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana scheme page.
Example: Suppose a 10-year-old in Lucknow lost their only surviving parent to COVID-19. Once registered and verified at the district level, the child can receive Rs.4,000/month through DBT, be admitted to an Atal Avasiya Vidyalaya at no cost, and — on reaching Class 9 — receive a free tablet or laptop. If the child is a girl, free education up to Graduation and Rs.1.01 lakh marriage assistance later apply, along with PM-JAY health cover throughout.
Who is Eligible — Complete Criteria 2026
- ✅ Child below 18 years of age who lost one or both parents to COVID-19
- ✅ The child must be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh
- ✅ A COVID-19 death certificate of the parent(s) is mandatory
- ✅ Girls are eligible for free education up to Graduation and Rs.1.01 lakh marriage assistance under the scheme
- ✅ Students in Class 9 and above are eligible for a free tablet/laptop
- ❌ Children whose parents died of causes other than COVID-19 (no valid COVID death certificate)
- ❌ Children who are not permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh
- ❌ A person who had already turned 18 — check the official portal for how age is assessed in borderline cases
How to Apply — Step-by-Step 2026
- Visit the portal or district office: Go to mksy.up.gov.in to apply online, or approach the District Probation Office for offline help.
- Fill in child and family details: Enter the child's name, date of birth, residence in UP, and details of the deceased parent(s) as per official records.
- Upload documents: Attach the COVID death certificate, the child's Aadhaar, and the child's birth certificate (see the documents table below).
- District-level verification: The application goes through district-level verification by the concerned office.
- Receive benefit: After approval, the Rs.4,000/month assistance is paid through DBT, and the other benefits (residential schooling, tablet/laptop, etc.) are extended as applicable.
Documents Required
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| COVID-19 death certificate of parent(s) | Proof that the death was due to COVID-19 — mandatory for eligibility |
| Child's Aadhaar | Identity of the beneficiary child and DBT linkage |
| Child's birth certificate | Proof of age and date of birth of the child |
| UP residence proof | To confirm permanent residence in Uttar Pradesh — check accepted documents on the portal |
| Other records (as asked by district office) | Any additional verification documents — check the official portal |
Myth vs Reality
| Common Myth | Reality |
|---|---|
| "Only children who lost both parents qualify." | A child who lost one or both parents to COVID-19 can be eligible, subject to verification. |
| "It is just a one-time payment." | It is Rs.4,000/month via DBT plus free schooling, a device for Class 9+, marriage support for girls and PM-JAY cover. |
| "You must pay an agent to get approved." | Application is free at mksy.up.gov.in or the District Probation Office; never pay anyone for "guaranteed approval". |
| "Girls and boys get exactly the same benefits." | Girls additionally get free education up to Graduation and Rs.1.01 lakh marriage assistance. |
Important Dates & Deadlines 2026
- ✅ Applications are accepted year-round / no fixed last date has been notified — check the official portal for the latest position.
- ✅ District-level verification timelines vary by district — follow up with your District Probation Office.
- ✅ DBT of the Rs.4,000/month amount begins after approval; if delayed, confirm status on the portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: My Rs.4,000 payment has not arrived. What should I do?
First check your application status on mksy.up.gov.in using your reference number, and confirm that the child's Aadhaar is correctly linked to the bank account for DBT. If the application is approved but the payment is still missing, contact the District Probation Office that handled your verification.
Q: How do I check my application status?
Use the application/reference number provided at the time of registration to track status on mksy.up.gov.in, or ask the District Probation Office where the application was submitted. Check the official portal for the exact status-check link.
Q: My application was rejected. Can I reapply?
A common reason for rejection is a missing or unclear COVID-19 death certificate, or incomplete residence/age proof. Correct the document or detail that caused the rejection and resubmit through the portal or District Probation Office. Ask the office for the specific reason recorded so you fix the right issue.
Q: The amount I received seems wrong. Why?
The monthly assistance under this scheme is Rs.4,000 via DBT. If you received a different amount, it may be due to a partial month, a delayed instalment, or a bank/Aadhaar mismatch. Verify your records on the official portal and raise the discrepancy with the District Probation Office.
Q: Is Aadhaar / eKYC required?
The child's Aadhaar is among the required documents and is used for DBT linkage. Make sure the Aadhaar details match the bank account into which the assistance is to be paid. For the exact eKYC steps, check the official portal.
Q: I am a new applicant — where do I start?
Start at mksy.up.gov.in to apply online, or visit your District Probation Office for offline assistance. Keep the COVID death certificate, the child's Aadhaar, and the birth certificate ready before you begin.
Q: How is this different from the central PM CARES for Children scheme?
This is a Uttar Pradesh state scheme with its own portal (mksy.up.gov.in) and benefits such as Rs.4,000/month and residential schooling at Atal Avasiya Vidyalaya. The central programme is separate. You can compare nationwide programmes on our central government schemes page; confirm whether benefits can be combined on the official portal.
Q: How do I complain if my application is stuck?
First follow up with your District Probation Office. If the issue is not resolved, you can lodge a grievance on the central public grievance portal at pgportal.gov.in. Keep your application reference number handy.
Helpline Numbers & Grievance Portal
- ✅ Official portal: mksy.up.gov.in — for application and status
- ✅ District Probation Office: your first point of contact for verification and follow-up
- ✅ Helpline: Check official portal for the current helpline number
- ✅ Grievance portal: pgportal.gov.in — for unresolved complaints
📋 संक्षिप्त जानकारी (हिंदी में)
UP मुख्यमंत्री बाल सेवा योजना उन बच्चों के लिए है जिन्होंने COVID-19 के कारण अपने माता-पिता में से एक या दोनों को खो दिया। इस योजना में Rs.4,000/माह की सहायता DBT के माध्यम से दी जाती है, अटल आवासीय विद्यालय में निःशुल्क आवासीय शिक्षा मिलती है, कक्षा 9 और उससे ऊपर के छात्रों को निःशुल्क टैबलेट/लैपटॉप, बालिकाओं को स्नातक तक निःशुल्क शिक्षा एवं विवाह के लिए Rs.1.01 लाख की सहायता, तथा PM-JAY स्वास्थ्य बीमा का लाभ मिलता है। पात्रता: 18 वर्ष से कम आयु का बच्चा जो UP का स्थायी निवासी हो और जिसके माता-पिता की COVID-19 से मृत्यु हुई हो; COVID मृत्यु प्रमाण पत्र अनिवार्य है। आवेदन mksy.up.gov.in पर या जिला प्रोबेशन कार्यालय में किया जा सकता है। आवश्यक दस्तावेज़: COVID मृत्यु प्रमाण पत्र, बच्चे का आधार और जन्म प्रमाण पत्र। नवीनतम जानकारी के लिए आधिकारिक पोर्टल देखें।
🇮🇳 हिंदी में पढ़ें (Read in Hindi)
UP बाल सेवा योजना — COVID अनाथ बच्चों को सहायता
Rs.4,000/माह + मुफ्त आवासीय शिक्षा + tablet + लड़कियों को graduation तक free education।
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