Sarkari Yojana
Grant for the Marriage of Daughter of Destitute Widow
About Grant for the Marriage of Daughter of Destitute Widow
The Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand, operates the “Grant for the Marriage of Daughters of Destitute Widow” scheme, which gives destitute widows drawing widow pension from the State Government money towards the weddings of up to two of their daughters.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Grant for the Marriage of Daughter of Destitute Widow, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants need permanent residence in Uttarakhand
Applicants need permanent residence in Uttarakhand.
Only destitute widows may apply
Only destitute widows may apply.
The widow has to be a recipient of…
The widow has to be a recipient of widow pension.
The family's combined income from all sources should…
The family's combined income from all sources should not go above ₹4,000/- per month, failing which the family must be in the BPL category.
On the wedding date, the bride should be…
On the wedding date, the bride should be 18 to 45 years old.
On the wedding date, the groom should be…
On the wedding date, the groom should be 21 to 45 years old.
Help is limited to the weddings of two…
Help is limited to the weddings of two daughters. Note: Whether the widow draws widow pension is checked by the Social Welfare Department.
Benefits Provided
Grant for the Marriage of Daughter of Destitute Widow provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Grant Amount:
A sum of ₹50,000/- is given for each daughter, covering the weddings of at most two daughters.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The applicant's mobile number
The applicant's mobile number
Aadhaar identity card
Aadhaar identity card
A photograph
A photograph
Original Uttarakhand domicile certificate / Permanent residence certificate
Original Uttarakhand domicile certificate / Permanent residence certificate
Bank account under CBS that is linked/seeded with…
Bank account under CBS that is linked/seeded with Aadhaar
Income certificate or BPL certificate that is still…
Income certificate or BPL certificate that is still valid
Ration card of the family
Ration card of the family
Copy of the family register (rural areas only)
Copy of the family register (rural areas only)
Birth proof of the bride and the groom…
Birth proof of the bride and the groom (School certificate / Birth certificate / Family register / Aadhaar card)
Marriage registration certificate
Marriage registration certificate
An affidavit confirming that the benefit has been…
An affidavit confirming that the benefit has been taken by the applicant or family only once earlier or not at all
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Grant for the Marriage of Daughter of Destitute Widow through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process
Online applications may be submitted personally or via a Common Service Center (CSC) through 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:
Applicant's mobile number, Aadhaar card, passport-size photo, Caste Certificate, proof of domicile/permanent residence in Uttarakhand, CBS Bank Account Details (Aadhaar linked/seeded), valid Income Certificate or BPL Certificate, Ration Card, copy of Family Register (for rural areas only), date of birth proof for bride and groom (High School certificate/Birth certificate/Family register/Aadhaar card), Marriage registration certificate, and an Affidavit that the family has received the benefit only once before or never.
Applications must be lodged between 1st March and 28th February of the year in which the marriage is held. If the wedding is in January or February and documentation is incomplete at that point, one may apply ahead of the wedding, though the money will be paid only after the marriage registration certificate has been uploaded to the portal.
The Assistant Social Welfare Officer scrutinises each online application; based on that inquiry report/recommendation, the District Social Welfare Officer grants approval as per the rules and the amount is sent to the beneficiary's account.
The Social Welfare Department itself checks whether the widow draws a Social Welfare pension, and no caste certificate is needed to claim benefits under this scheme.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.