Sarkari Yojana
Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme-1
About Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme-1
Announced by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu as a flagship scheme, “Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme-1” is carried out by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. Brides who have studied Class 10th receive Cash Assistance of ₹ 25,000/- together with an 8-gram gold coin. Only marriages held from 17th May 2011 onwards are covered. The scheme sets out to help parents with limited means meet the cost of their daughters’ marriages.
Across most communities, custom requires the bride to wear a gold “Thirumangalyam” at the wedding, and parents hold the ceremony in keeping with their own customs and cultural backgrounds. To support these parents and to motivate them to keep their daughters in education till the right age, the Govt. of Tamil Nadu brought in Five Marriage Assistance Schemes, of which “Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme-1” is one.
Grievances Redressal
- At District Level: complaints can be raised with the District Collector / District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO).
- At State Level: the Director of Social Welfare, Chennai – 5 handles grievances, Phone Number: 28545728
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme-1, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Family income in a year must not go…
Family income in a year must not go above ₹72,000/-.
The bride has to have reached the legal…
The bride has to have reached the legal marriage age, i.e. 18 years or above.
For the groom, the legal marriage age of…
For the groom, the legal marriage age of 21 years or above applies.
Brides need to have studied up to 10th…
Brides need to have studied up to 10th Standard; as a special case, a Scheduled Tribe bride with schooling up to at least 5th Standard can also benefit.
A family can claim for only one girl
A family can claim for only one girl.
Benefits Provided
Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme-1 provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
A cash sum of ₹ 25,000 is paid…
A cash sum of ₹ 25,000 is paid by the Electronic Clearing Service ECS.
In addition, the bride receives a 22-carat Gold…
In addition, the bride receives a 22-carat Gold Coin weighing One Sovereign (8 gram). NOTE: Where the parents have died, the daughter receives the assistance.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Certificate of income
Certificate of income.
Certificate of community
Certificate of community.
The wedding invitation
The wedding invitation.
A copy of the school certificate
A copy of the school certificate.
A copy of the Class 10th marksheet
A copy of the Class 10th marksheet.
The family Ration Card
The family Ration Card.
Bridegroom's Transfer Certificate (or) Age Certificate
Bridegroom's Transfer Certificate (or) Age Certificate.
Passport Sized Photos of the bride's mother, the…
Passport Sized Photos of the bride's mother, the Bridegroom, and their Mother & Father.
Passbook of the bank account
Passbook of the bank account.
Aadhaar Cards of the bride's mother and father
Aadhaar Cards of the bride's mother and father.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme-1 through the offline application process outlined below.
At the District Social Welfare Office, ask the…
At the District Social Welfare Office, ask the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) / Concerned Authority for a printed proforma of the scheme's application form.
Complete all mandatory fields, stick on the passport-sized…
Complete all mandatory fields, stick on the passport-sized photograph with a signature across it, and attach copies of each mandatory document (self-attested where needed).
Give the completed, signed form and documents to…
Give the completed, signed form and documents to the District Social Welfare Officer.
Collect a receipt/acknowledgement from the District Social Welfare…
Collect a receipt/acknowledgement from the District Social Welfare Office confirming the application was submitted. Check Application Status: For updates on the application, get in touch with the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO).
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.