Sarkari Yojana

Mukhya Mantri Kanyadaan Yojana

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Himachal Pradesh
Quick Summary: Himachal Pradesh's Mukhya Mantri Kanyadaan Yojana gives a marriage grant of ₹40,000/- to parents or guardians of destitute girls and women, and ₹51,000/- to inmates of Nari Sewa Sadan/Nari Niketan. Applications are made online on the e-District portal.

About Mukhya Mantri Kanyadaan Yojana

In Himachal Pradesh, the Mukhya Mantri Kanyadan Yojana is a welfare scheme that helps economically weaker families pay for their daughters’ marriages. Government help for the marriage is available to daughters of families below the poverty line, widows, destitute women, and families earning less than Rs. 35,000 a year. Its purpose is to lighten the financial load on families at the time of a daughter’s marriage and to advance gender equality. Many families, especially from underprivileged backgrounds, have received financial support through it, allowing them to celebrate their daughters’ marriages with dignity and joy.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Mukhya Mantri Kanyadaan Yojana, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Girls who have lost their father and whose…

Girls who have lost their father and whose guardian earns no more than ₹35,000/- per annum in total (MNREGA income not counted).

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Girls whose father is incapacitated or bedridden owing…

Girls whose father is incapacitated or bedridden owing to physical or mental disability, prolonged illness included, where family income is within ₹35,000 /- per annum (MNREGA income not counted).

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Orphan girls/neglected girls and women without any regular…

Orphan girls/neglected girls and women without any regular source of income, such as inmates of Nari Niketan and former inmates of Balika Ashrams.

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Women who are deserted/divorced and earn no more…

Women who are deserted/divorced and earn no more than ₹35,000/- per annum (MNREGA income not counted).

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Girls/women facing moral danger or rescued from immoral…

Girls/women facing moral danger or rescued from immoral trafficking.

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Destitute women/girls freed after imprisonment under any law

Destitute women/girls freed after imprisonment under any law.

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Daughters of women who are divorced/deserted and earn…

Daughters of women who are divorced/deserted and earn within ₹35,000/- per annum (MNREGA income not counted).

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Mukhya Mantri Kanyadaan Yojana provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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1. Parents/guardians of the destitute girl/women can receive a marriage grant of ₹40,000/- in each case for her marriage.

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2. For inmates of Nari Sewa Sadan/ Nari Niketan, the girl/women herself receives a marriage grant of ₹51,000/- for the marriage.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Age proof of both the man and the…

Age proof of both the man and the woman

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The Bonafide Himachali Certificate

The Bonafide Himachali Certificate

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Proof of the applicant's yearly family income

Proof of the applicant's yearly family income

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Proof of when the marriage takes place

Proof of when the marriage takes place

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Certificate showing BPL status

Certificate showing BPL status

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Mukhya Mantri Kanyadaan Yojana through the online application process outlined below.

Registration (Sign-up)

Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗

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Go to the official website portal

Go to the official website portal .

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Begin by signing up with Aadhaar and mobile…

Begin by signing up with Aadhaar and mobile authentication. Apply Online (Sign-in)

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Go to the official website portal

Go to the official website portal .

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Press "Login to Apply"

Press "Login to Apply"

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Complete the online application form

Complete the online application form.

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Upload the documents required

Upload the documents required.

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Submit

Submit.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References