Sarkari Yojana
Financial Assistance for the Marriage of Daughters of Widows/Destitute Women belonging to the Scheduled Caste
About Financial Assistance for the Marriage of Daughters of Widows/Destitute Women belonging to the Scheduled Caste
Offered by the Department of Social Welfare, Women & Child Development, Chandigarh, this programme seeks to improve the lives of Scheduled Caste widows, who, especially in marginalised groups, frequently struggle with money and social isolation. Helping pay for their daughters’ weddings eases that load and supports their wider well-being.
Wedding costs can be heavy, and by supporting the marriage of their daughters, the scheme empowers these widows to discharge their responsibilities as parents and give their daughters a dignified wedding.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Financial Assistance for the Marriage of Daughters of Widows/Destitute Women belonging to the Scheduled Caste, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The mother of the bride must be from…
The mother of the bride must be from a Scheduled Caste community.
A family can receive help for the weddings…
A family can receive help for the weddings of at most two daughters.
On the wedding date, the bride must be…
On the wedding date, the bride must be 18 years old or older.
Only the first marriage of each daughter is…
Only the first marriage of each daughter is covered.
The family's monthly income must not exceed ₹2,000/-…
The family's monthly income must not exceed ₹2,000/- (as verified by the Tehsildar).
The applicant must have resided in Chandigarh for…
The applicant must have resided in Chandigarh for a minimum of 3 years.
Where both of the bride's parents have died,…
Where both of the bride's parents have died, her legal guardian may apply.
Benefits Provided
Financial Assistance for the Marriage of Daughters of Widows/Destitute Women belonging to the Scheduled Caste provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Financial grant
Financial grant : A sum of ₹20,000/- is given towards each daughter's wedding.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The bride's father's certificate of death
The bride's father's certificate of death.
A valid caste certificate
A valid caste certificate.
Document proving the bride's age
Document proving the bride's age.
A valid Aadhar identity card
A valid Aadhar identity card.
Evidence of three years' residence, such as a…
Evidence of three years' residence, such as a Voter Card, Ration Card, Electricity Bill, Water Bill, etc.
Legal Guardian certificate, where both parents have passed…
Legal Guardian certificate, where both parents have passed away.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Financial Assistance for the Marriage of Daughters of Widows/Destitute Women belonging to the Scheduled Caste through the online application process outlined below.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Application Process
Registration
Step-1: Go to the "ServicesPlus" website.
Step-2: On the homepage, choose "Register".
Step-3: Complete the registration form by entering your
Full Name
Email id
Mobile number
Password
State (select)
Captcha
Step-4: Check that every detail is correct and submit the registration.
Step-5: Once registration succeeds, a confirmation may appear on the website or arrive by email.
Apply
Step-1: Go to the "ServicesPlus" website and login
Step-2: Choose Apply for Services.
Step-3: Pick the service/scheme name.
Step-4: Enter the details sought in the application form.
Step-5: Submit the form.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.