Sarkari Yojana
Grant for Marriage of Daughters of Scheduled Caste Individuals
About Grant for Marriage of Daughters of Scheduled Caste Individuals
Under the “Grant for Marriage of the Daughter of a Scheduled Caste Individual”, put in place by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand, Scheduled Caste families receive money to help them meet the cost of marrying off as many as two daughters.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Grant for Marriage of Daughters of Scheduled Caste Individuals, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Permanent residence in Uttarakhand is required
Permanent residence in Uttarakhand is required.
Applicants have to be from the Scheduled Caste…
Applicants have to be from the Scheduled Caste category.
Income of the whole family from every source…
Income of the whole family from every source should be ₹4,000/- a month or less, or else the family should fall in the BPL category.
The bride should be aged 18 to 45…
The bride should be aged 18 to 45 years on the date of marriage.
The groom should be aged 21 to 45…
The groom should be aged 21 to 45 years on the date of marriage.
Assistance covers the weddings of no more than…
Assistance covers the weddings of no more than two daughters.
Benefits Provided
Grant for Marriage of Daughters of Scheduled Caste Individuals provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Grant Amount:
Each daughter's marriage attracts ₹50,000/-, with a ceiling of two daughters.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Mobile number of the applicant
Mobile number of the applicant
Aadhaar identity card
Aadhaar identity card
A recent photograph
A recent photograph
Certificate of caste
Certificate of caste
Original Uttarakhand domicile certificate / Permanent residence certificate
Original Uttarakhand domicile certificate / Permanent residence certificate
A CBS bank account that is linked/seeded with…
A CBS bank account that is linked/seeded with Aadhaar
A currently valid income certificate or BPL certificate
A currently valid income certificate or BPL certificate
Household ration card
Household ration card
Family register copy (needed only in rural areas)
Family register copy (needed only in rural areas)
Proof of birth of both bride and groom…
Proof of birth of both bride and groom (School certificate / Birth certificate / Family register / Aadhaar card)
Certificate of marriage registration
Certificate of marriage registration
An affidavit declaring that the applicant or their…
An affidavit declaring that the applicant or their family has taken this benefit no more than once before, or never
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Grant for Marriage of Daughters of Scheduled Caste Individuals through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process
Applications can be filed online, either directly or with help from a Common Service Center (CSC), using the Department's Pension Portal (
https://ssp.uk.gov.in
), the
UMANG
Mobile App, or the Apuni Sarkar Portal (
https://eservices.uk.gov.in
).
The following documents are mandatory at the time of applying:
Mobile number of the applicant, Aadhaar card, a passport-size photo, Caste Certificate, Uttarakhand domicile/permanent residence certificate, details of a CBS bank account linked/seeded with Aadhaar, a valid Income Certificate or BPL Certificate, Ration Card, Family Register copy (rural areas only), proof of date of birth of bride and groom (High School certificate/Birth certificate/Family register/Aadhar card), Marriage registration certificate, and an Affidavit (stating the family has availed the benefit only once before or never).
The application has to be made between 1st March and 28th February of the same year in which the wedding happens. Where a wedding falls in January or February and the papers are not ready by then, the application may be filed before the wedding, but payment will be released only once the marriage registration certificate is uploaded to the portal.
Once the online application is in, the Assistant Social Welfare Officer examines it, and acting on that inquiry report/recommendation the District Social Welfare Officer approves it under the rules, after which the grant is credited to the beneficiary's account.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.