Sarkari Yojana
Incentive to Widow’s Remarriage
About Incentive to Widow’s Remarriage
The Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Puducherry runs the social welfare scheme “Incentive to Widow’s Remarriage (IWR)” to encourage and help widows to marry again and live a normal life in society. Eligible beneficiaries receive ₹50,000/- as a National Saving Certificate. The groom has to be a bachelor or a widower.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Incentive to Widow's Remarriage, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Indian citizenship is required
Indian citizenship is required.
Only widows may apply
Only widows may apply.
The applicant must be a native of the…
The applicant must be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry, either by birth or through continuous residence of 5 years or more.
She must not be pregnant (carrying a child)
She must not be pregnant (carrying a child).
Yearly income cannot be above ₹75,000/- per annum
Yearly income cannot be above ₹75,000/- per annum.
The groom must be a bachelor or a…
The groom must be a bachelor or a widower.
Both must be of legal marriageable age, which…
Both must be of legal marriageable age, which is 18 years for the Bride and 21 years for the Bridegroom.
Benefits Provided
Incentive to Widow's Remarriage provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
₹50,000/- is given as financial assistance in the…
₹50,000/- is given as financial assistance in the form of a National Saving Certificate.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Certificate of residence issued by the Revenue Department
Certificate of residence issued by the Revenue Department.
The wedding invitation
The wedding invitation.
Birth Certificate / TC of the bride and…
Birth Certificate / TC of the bride and groom as age proof.
Death certificate of the bride's first husband
Death certificate of the bride's first husband.
Certificate of marriage registration
Certificate of marriage registration.
Aadhaar Cards of the bride and the groom
Aadhaar Cards of the bride and the groom.
The bride's declaration that she is not carrying…
The bride's declaration that she is not carrying a child.
Certificate by an MLA/MP confirming the groom is…
Certificate by an MLA/MP confirming the groom is a bachelor or widower.
Certificate of income from the Revenue Department
Certificate of income from the Revenue Department.
A wedding photo
A wedding photo.
The Ration Card
The Ration Card.
Voter ID cards of bride & groom
Voter ID cards of bride & groom. Where there is no Aadhaar Number, the applicant must furnish the Aadhaar Enrolment ID along with ANY ONE of these documents -
Photo-bearing passbook from a bank or post office
Photo-bearing passbook from a bank or post office.
A PAN (Permanent Account Number) Card
A PAN (Permanent Account Number) Card.
The applicant's passport
The applicant's passport.
Ration card
Ration card.
A voter identity card
A voter identity card.
The MGNREGA Card
The MGNREGA Card.
Photo passbook issued to a Kisan
Photo passbook issued to a Kisan.
A driving licence granted by the Licensing Authority…
A driving licence granted by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988).
A photo identity certificate issued on official letterhead…
A photo identity certificate issued on official letterhead by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar.
Any other document the Department specifies
Any other document the Department specifies.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Incentive to Widow's Remarriage through the online application process outlined below.
Visit the Government of Puducherry's e-District Portal via…
Visit the Government of Puducherry's e-District Portal via its Official Website.
Press "Login" in the top right corner of…
Press "Login" in the top right corner of the home page and then "Register a New Membership" on the login screen.
Fill the mandatory fields on the Registration Page,…
Fill the mandatory fields on the Registration Page, namely 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, key in the Captcha Code, and press "Signup".
Return to the e-District Portal of the Government…
Return to the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry at its Official Website.
Press "Login" at the top right, key in…
Press "Login" at the top right, key in your Username, Password and Captcha Code, and press "Sign In".
A Department-wise listing of Government of Puducherry schemes…
A Department-wise listing of Government of Puducherry schemes appears next.
Choose the scheme to open its online application…
Choose the scheme to open its online application form.
Fill every mandatory field (those with a red…
Fill every mandatory field (those with a red asterisk) and upload all mandatory 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, and record the application number for tracking your application. The same number is also sent to your Registered Mobile Number / Registered Email ID. Track Your Application here Access the User Manual for Online Application here
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Incentive to Widow's Remarriage through the offline application process outlined below.
During office hours, visit the Office/ Sub-Office of…
During office hours, visit the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Women and Child Development and ask the staff assigned to issue and receive applications for a printed copy of the prescribed form. OR Print the prescribed application form yourself.
Complete every mandatory field, fix a passport-sized photo…
Complete every mandatory field, fix a passport-sized photo (signed across, if needed), and enclose copies of the mandatory documents (self-attested where needed).
No later than 30 days before the planned…
No later than 30 days before the planned wedding date, hand the signed, completed form and documents to the Deputy Director (Women Development) or the Child Development Project Officer, depending on where you live.
Ask the receiving authority for an acknowledgment or…
Ask the receiving authority for an acknowledgment or receipt, and check that it shows the date and time of submission along with a unique identification number (if applicable).
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.