Sarkari Yojana
Financial Assistance for Marriage of Poor Scheduled Caste Brides
About Financial Assistance for Marriage of Poor Scheduled Caste Brides
Introduced by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry, the scheme “Financial Assistance for Marriage of Poor Scheduled Caste Brides” helps poor Scheduled Caste parents meet the cost of their daughters’ weddings. A sum of ₹15,000/- is paid per wedding, for up to two daughters.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Financial Assistance for Marriage of Poor Scheduled Caste Brides, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The bride's Parent/Guardian must hold Indian citizenship
The bride's Parent/Guardian must hold Indian citizenship.
The bride's Parent/Guardian must belong to a Scheduled…
The bride's Parent/Guardian must belong to a Scheduled Caste.
The bride's Parent/Guardian must be a native of…
The bride's Parent/Guardian must be a native of Puducherry.
Only a first marriage is covered
Only a first marriage is covered.
The marriage must be registered
The marriage must be registered.
No more than two daughters in a family…
No more than two daughters in a family can benefit.
The application must reach the department 30 days…
The application must reach the department 30 days ahead of the wedding date.
Yearly income of the parent/guardian must be no…
Yearly income of the parent/guardian must be no more than ₹2,00,000.
The applicant must not be getting financial help…
The applicant must not be getting financial help from any other source.
The wedding must be conducted lawfully
The wedding must be conducted lawfully.
The bride must be at least 18 years…
The bride must be at least 18 years old.
The groom must be at least 21 years…
The groom must be at least 21 years old.
Benefits Provided
Financial Assistance for Marriage of Poor Scheduled Caste Brides provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
For each of two daughters' weddings, the family…
For each of two daughters' weddings, the family receives ₹15,000/-.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A residence-cum-nativity certificate
A residence-cum-nativity certificate.
The applicant's Aadhaar Card
The applicant's Aadhaar Card.
The bride's birth certificate or transfer certificate (TC)
The bride's birth certificate or transfer certificate (TC).
The groom's birth certificate or transfer certificate (TC)
The groom's birth certificate or transfer certificate (TC).
A valid caste certificate
A valid caste certificate.
A certificate of income
A certificate of income.
The wedding invitation
The wedding invitation.
Proof of marriage registration
Proof of marriage registration.
The family ration card
The family ration card.
A recent passport-size photo of the bride
A recent passport-size photo of the bride.
A recent passport-size photo of the groom
A recent passport-size photo of the groom.
The voter identity card
The voter identity card.
A first-marriage certificate from an MP/MLA/Commissioner of Municipality/Commune…
A first-marriage certificate from an MP/MLA/Commissioner of Municipality/Commune Panchayat.
The applicant's bank account particulars
The applicant's bank account particulars.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Financial Assistance for Marriage of Poor Scheduled Caste Brides through the online application process outlined below.
Go to the Government of Puducherry's e-District Portal
Go to the Government of Puducherry's e-District Portal.
Choose "Login" at the top right of the…
Choose "Login" at the top right of the home page, then choose "Register a New Membership" on the login screen.
On the Registration Page, complete every mandatory field
On the Registration Page, complete every mandatory field: Username, Password, Confirm Password and Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Accept the declaration, type the Captcha Code and choose "Signup".
Return to the Government of Puducherry's e-District Portal
Return to the Government of Puducherry's e-District Portal.
Choose "Login" at the top right, enter your…
Choose "Login" at the top right, enter your Username and Password, type the Captcha Code and choose "Sign In".
The next screen lists Government of Puducherry schemes…
The next screen lists Government of Puducherry schemes grouped by Department.
Choose the scheme you want; its online application…
Choose the scheme you want; its online application form will open.
Complete all mandatory fields (shown with a red…
Complete all mandatory fields (shown with a red asterisk) and upload the required documents (self-attested if needed).
Tick the declaration "I hereby declare that the…
Tick the declaration "I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of my Knowledge", submit the form, and keep the application number for tracking your application. The number is also sent to your Registered Mobile Number / Registered Email ID. Track Your Application here Access the User Manual for Online Application here
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