Under the Kanya Vidya Dhan Scheme, girls of financially weak families who are high school pass out are provided with _______________ one time amount for pursuing higher education.

Correct option is C

Under the Kanya Vidya Dhan Scheme, the Government of Uttar Pradesh provides a one-time amount of ₹30,000 to girls from financially weak families who have passed high school. The scheme encourages higher education among girls, aiming to reduce dropout rates and promote gender equality in education.

Key Features of the Scheme

1. Eligibility:
   • Girls must have passed high school from a recognized board.
   • Must belong to a financially weak family (Below Poverty Line).
2. Objective:
   • To support girls in pursuing higher education.
   • To empower women through education and reduce early marriages.
3. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): The amount is transferred directly into the bank account of the eligible girl.

Information Booster

1. Focuses on reducing gender disparity in education by financially supporting girls.
2. Helps in building a skilled and educated female workforce.
3. Aligned with other girl child empowerment programs like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao.
4. The scheme boosts confidence among girls from marginalized communities to pursue higher studies.

Additional Knowledge

• 10,000 and 15,000: Incorrect; the actual one-time amount is ₹30,000.
• None of these: Incorrect, as ₹30,000 is provided under this scheme.
• The scheme contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) and Goal 5 (Gender Equality).