India, Feb. 20 -- In a major push to promote girls' education and curb dropouts, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday announced the launch of Kanya Sumangal Yojana, a new welfare scheme aimed at supporting the education of girls from economically weaker sections up to the graduation level.Odisha Tourism Packages

Under the scheme, the state government will deposit Rs 20,000 in the name of each eligible girl child to support her education. The financial assistance is intended to ensure continuity in higher education, especially for students from poor families, CM said in his 2026 budget speech in House.

In a significant incentive for higher education, beneficiaries who successfully complete their degree courses will be provided a c...