Sarkari Yojana
Marriage Grant Scheme
About Marriage Grant Scheme
The scheme gives grants for the weddings of daughters from poor Other Backward Classes families, with the aim of improving the economic condition of those families. The Department of Backward Classes Welfare works continuously to raise the standard of living of poor households, and provides marriage grants for daughters of helpless, poor and BPL families of Other Backward Classes.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Marriage Grant Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The grant is meant for daughters of poor…
The grant is meant for daughters of poor persons from other backward classes (minorities within the backward classes are excluded).
Annual income must not go above Rs
Annual income must not go above Rs. 56,460/- for urban applicants or Rs. 46,080/- for rural applicants.
The girl has to be 18 years or…
The girl has to be 18 years or older and the boy 21 years or older.
Other backward classes applicants must give the serial…
Other backward classes applicants must give the serial number of the online Caste Certificate issued by the Tehsil in their online form.
Destitute women whose husbands have died, and widow…
Destitute women whose husbands have died, and widow applicants, get priority and do not need a caste certificate.
No more than 02 daughters per family can…
No more than 02 daughters per family can get the grant.
Benefits Provided
Marriage Grant Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Each marriage attracts a grant of ₹20,000/-
Each marriage attracts a grant of ₹20,000/-.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Aadhar Card of the applicant
Aadhar Card of the applicant.
Certificate of income
Certificate of income.
Certificate of caste
Certificate of caste.
The marriage invitation card, as proof of the…
The marriage invitation card, as proof of the date fixed for marriage.
Supporting documents for widows, or a PwD certificate
Supporting documents for widows, or a PwD certificate.
Bank account documents
Bank account documents.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Marriage Grant Scheme through the online application process outlined below.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Applications can be made through Jan Suvidha Kendras,…
Applications can be made through Jan Suvidha Kendras, through the District Backward Classes Welfare Officer, or on the department's official website.
Online application is compulsory and must be made…
Online application is compulsory and must be made prior to 90 days of the date of marriage or till post 90 days of marriage conducted.
Applicants must keep a printed hard copy of…
Applicants must keep a printed hard copy of the online application together with printouts of all self-attested uploaded documents, namely the Aadhar Card, Income Certificate, Caste Certificate, Certificate showing the date fixed for marriage (Marriage Invitation card), documentary proof in case of widow/PwD certificate and bank account documents.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.