Sarkari Yojana
Mangalya Scheme For Widow Remarriage
About Mangalya Scheme For Widow Remarriage
Launched by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Kerala, the “Mangalya Scheme” gives eligible widows and divorced women financial help when they remarry. Women in Kerala outnumber men and also tend to live longer, which makes their marital status especially significant, since it can shape how much care and support they get from family and society. According to the statistics, widowers make up just 3.5% of Kerala’s male population, whereas widowed women account for 11.56% of the female population. This gap harms women in every area of life. Against this backdrop, the Government of Kerala devised ‘Mangalya’ to promote widow remarriage by giving financial assistance to widowed and divorced women who remarry.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Women & Child Directorate, Kerala
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Mangalya Scheme For Widow Remarriage, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants must live in Kerala State
Applicants must live in Kerala State.
The scheme is for a widow and a…
The scheme is for a widow and a divorced woman.
Legally divorced women and widows who are aged…
Legally divorced women and widows who are aged between 18 and 50 years may apply.
Benefits Provided
Mangalya Scheme For Widow Remarriage provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
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1. Eligible widows and divorced women who remarry receive ₹25000/- in financial assistance.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Attach the following documents to the application form:
Proof of identity
Proof of identity
Remarriage certificate or other proof of remarriage
Remarriage certificate or other proof of remarriage
The first husband's Death Certificate
The first husband's Death Certificate
For divorced women, the legal divorce document
For divorced women, the legal divorce document
Evidence of BPL/Priority Category status
Evidence of BPL/Priority Category status
Age proof, such as a school leaving certificate…
Age proof, such as a school leaving certificate or a certificate from the competent authority
Where applicable, a Village officer's certificate stating that…
Where applicable, a Village officer's certificate stating that the husband deserted the woman more than 7 years ago
Bank passbook copy
Bank passbook copy
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Mangalya Scheme For Widow Remarriage through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
Fill in the application form completely and send it through the Child Development Project Officers to the District Women and Child Officers to claim the scheme's benefits.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.