Sarkari Yojana
Grant of Subsidy for Purchase of Mangalyam to the Bridegroom of Weaker Section
About Grant of Subsidy for Purchase of Mangalyam to the Bridegroom of Weaker Section
Bridegrooms from the Weaker Section in Pondicherry can receive Financial Assistance of ₹ 2,500/- under the “Grant of Subsidy for Purchase of Mangalyam to the Bridegroom of Weaker Section”, introduced by the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Pondicherry. Applications must reach the department 15 days before the wedding date.
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Grant of Subsidy for Purchase of Mangalyam to the Bridegroom of Weaker Section, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only Indian citizens can apply
Only Indian citizens can apply.
The bridegroom has to be older than 21…
The bridegroom has to be older than 21 years.
The bride has to be older than 18…
The bride has to be older than 18 years.
The bridegroom must be a native of the…
The bridegroom must be a native of the UT of Pondicherry.
Yearly income of the bridegroom and his parents…
Yearly income of the bridegroom and his parents together must be below ₹ 24,000/.
The application has to be filed 15 days…
The application has to be filed 15 days ahead of the wedding date.
Benefits Provided
Grant of Subsidy for Purchase of Mangalyam to the Bridegroom of Weaker Section provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
The bridegroom receives Financial Assistance of ₹ 2,500/-
The bridegroom receives Financial Assistance of ₹ 2,500/-.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The Aadhaar Card
The Aadhaar Card.
The bridegroom's Residence Certificate issued by the Revenue…
The bridegroom's Residence Certificate issued by the Revenue Department.
The bridegroom's Income Certificate issued by the Revenue…
The bridegroom's Income Certificate issued by the Revenue Department.
A passport-sized photograph
A passport-sized photograph.
Any Declaration/Undertaking that applies
Any Declaration/Undertaking that applies.
A certificate from an MP / MLA or…
A certificate from an MP / MLA or the Commissioner of the Municipality / Commune Panchayat.
The wedding invitation card
The wedding invitation card.
Age certificates or age proof for the bride…
Age certificates or age proof for the bride and bridegroom.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Grant of Subsidy for Purchase of Mangalyam to the Bridegroom of Weaker Section through the offline application process outlined below.
Go in office hours to an Office/ Sub-Office…
Go in office hours to an Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Women and Child Development and ask the staff who issue and collect applications for a printed copy of the prescribed application form.
Complete every mandatory field, paste a passport-sized photograph…
Complete every mandatory field, paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the required documents (self-attest, if required).
Submit the completed and signed form along with…
Submit the completed and signed form along with the documents to the Deputy Director (Women Development) or the Child Development Project Officer (as per location) at least 30 days before the proposed marriage date.
Ask the receiving authority for a receipt or…
Ask the receiving authority for a receipt or acknowledgment that mentions the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Grant of Subsidy for Purchase of Mangalyam to the Bridegroom of Weaker Section through the online application process outlined below.
Visit the Government of Puducherry's e-District Portal on…
Visit the Government of Puducherry's e-District Portal on its Official Website.
From the home page, choose "Login" (top right…
From the home page, choose "Login" (top right corner), and then on the login screen choose "Register a New Membership".
Complete the Registration Page by entering Username, Password,…
Complete the Registration Page by entering Username, Password, Confirm Password and Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declaration, fill the Captcha Code, and choose "Signup".
Visit the e-District Portal on its Official Website…
Visit the e-District Portal on its Official Website again.
Choose "Login" (top right corner), enter Username, Password…
Choose "Login" (top right corner), enter Username, Password and Captcha Code, and choose "Sign In".
The Department-wise list of Government of Puducherry schemes…
The Department-wise list of Government of Puducherry schemes is displayed on the next screen.
Choose the scheme you wish to apply for,…
Choose the scheme you wish to apply for, and its online application form opens.
Enter details in the mandatory fields (red asterisk)…
Enter details in the mandatory fields (red asterisk) and upload the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
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", then submit and record 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
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.