Sarkari Yojana
Financial Assistance For The Marriage Of Daughters Of Poor Widows And Orphan Girls
About Financial Assistance For The Marriage Of Daughters Of Poor Widows And Orphan Girls
Through the “Financial Assistance for the Marriage of Daughters of Poor Widows and Orphan Girls” scheme, the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi helps poor widows meet the cost of marrying off their daughters (a maximum of two daughters). It also supports orphan girls themselves, or their guardians, including Homes/Institutions or foster parents, with money for the girl’s wedding.
Note: From the financial year 2006-07, responsibility for this scheme moved from the Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Min. to the Social Welfare Department.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Financial Assistance For The Marriage Of Daughters Of Poor Widows And Orphan Girls, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Assistance is limited to the weddings of no…
Assistance is limited to the weddings of no more than two daughters.
The applicant must have lived in Delhi for…
The applicant must have lived in Delhi for at least 5 years before applying.
Total income of the applicant from all sources…
Total income of the applicant from all sources (including rent, interest/dividends on savings & investments, farm earnings, property sale proceeds, etc.) must be below ₹ 1,00,000/- per year.
The applicant must hold an Aadhar number
The applicant must hold an Aadhar number.
The applicant must have a single-operated, Aadhaar-linked account…
The applicant must have a single-operated, Aadhaar-linked account with a bank located in the NCT of Delhi only.
The applicant must not have received help for…
The applicant must not have received help for the same purpose from the discretionary fund of the Lt. Governor or the Chief Minister of Delhi.
On the wedding date, the bride must be…
On the wedding date, the bride must be a major, i.e. above 18 years of age.
The application has to be filed within sixty…
The application has to be filed within sixty days before or after the date on which the marriage is solemnized.
Benefits Provided
Financial Assistance For The Marriage Of Daughters Of Poor Widows And Orphan Girls provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
A single payment of ₹ 30,000/- is made…
A single payment of ₹ 30,000/- is made per wedding, for a maximum of two daughters.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The application must carry a recommendation from the area's Member of the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi or its Member of Parliament.
Self-attested scans/copies of the documents listed below must…
Self-attested scans/copies of the documents listed below must be uploaded or attached with the application:-
For a Widow applicant, a copy of her…
For a Widow applicant, a copy of her husband's death certificate issued by the Registrar- Births & Deaths;
A copy of the Ration card, voter identity…
A copy of the Ration card, voter identity card or any other proof of residence;
A self-declaration stating the applicant's income
A self-declaration stating the applicant's income
Proof of the girl's age, such as a…
Proof of the girl's age, such as a school leaving certificate or a date of birth certificate from the Registrar of Births & Deaths
For an orphan girl living independently, a stamp…
For an orphan girl living independently, a stamp paper affidavit attested by a Metropolitan or Executive Magistrate or a Notary, or a Gazetted Officer's certificate, confirming that she is an orphan.
For a girl raised by a guardian, foster…
For a girl raised by a guardian, foster parent or relative, affidavits from those persons stating that the girl is an orphan and that they have brought her up.
The wedding invitation card for the marriage for…
The wedding invitation card for the marriage for which help is being requested.
A self-declaration confirming that the applicant has not…
A self-declaration confirming that the applicant has not received money for this purpose from any other Govt. organization, Non-Govt. organization, Municipal Corporation of Delhi or New Delhi Municipal Corporation, or any other statutory or non-statutory agency.
The applicant's Aadhar Card
The applicant's Aadhar Card
Proof of residence in Delhi covering the last…
Proof of residence in Delhi covering the last 5 years.
Details of a single-operated, Aadhar-linked bank account held…
Details of a single-operated, Aadhar-linked bank account held in Delhi only.
Bank passbook/statement covering the previous year
Bank passbook/statement covering the previous year.
For SC/ST applicants, a caste certificate in the…
For SC/ST applicants, a caste certificate in the applicant's name from a competent authority; for minority applicants, a self-declaration of religion verified by the religious institution.
A single passport-size photo of the applicant
A single passport-size photo of the applicant.
A single photograph taken at the Marriage Ceremony
A single photograph taken at the Marriage Ceremony.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Financial Assistance For The Marriage Of Daughters Of Poor Widows And Orphan Girls through the online application process outlined below.
Applications are filed online through the e-District portal (Delhi): https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/ Steps to register on the e-district portal of GNCTD -
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Open https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/
Open https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/
In the Citizen Corner, select "New User"
In the Citizen Corner, select "New User"
Choose the document for registration – Aadhar or…
Choose the document for registration – Aadhar or Voter ID
Type in your Aadhar Card Number/Voter ID Card…
Type in your Aadhar Card Number/Voter ID Card Number
Key in the Captcha shown in the box,…
Key in the Captcha shown in the box, after which the "Citizen Registration Form" opens.
Complete every field, including your Present Residential Address
Complete every field, including your Present Residential Address
Key in the Captcha and select Continue
Key in the Captcha and select Continue.
The Login ID and Password are sent to…
The Login ID and Password are sent to the mobile number/e-mail address you entered.
Your registration on the e-district portal is now…
Your registration on the e-district portal is now finished Steps to register for the scheme -
Choose Registered User Login, type in your login…
Choose Registered User Login, type in your login ID and Password, key in the Captcha and select Login.
When the Main Page opens, select apply online,…
When the Main Page opens, select apply online, then select the link in the apply for services drop box.
From the list of Departments offering online services,…
From the list of Departments offering online services, choose the Department of Women & Child Development.
Three Financial Assistance Schemes will be listed; pick…
Three Financial Assistance Schemes will be listed; pick the relevant one and select Apply.
Review the BASIC/PERSONAL DETAILS FORM and select Continue
Review the BASIC/PERSONAL DETAILS FORM and select Continue. In the form that opens, complete every required field and upload the documents needed for the chosen scheme.
Select next, upload the photograph and then select…
Select next, upload the photograph and then select finish. Key in the OTP sent to the registered mobile number and Submit.
An acknowledgment confirming successful submission will be generated
An acknowledgment confirming successful submission will be generated.
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Financial Assistance For The Marriage Of Daughters Of Poor Widows And Orphan Girls through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
For now, applications may also be handed in offline at the concerned District Office. The form can be obtained from http://www.wcddel.in and from every District Office, DWCD.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
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Official Application & Website
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