Financial Assistance to Newlyweds under Kanyadan Yojana (Vijabhaj)

Scheme Category

Women and Child,Social welfare & Empowerment,Financial Assistance,Marriage,Citizen empowerment

Target Beneficiaries

Individual

Brief Description

"Financial Assistance to Newlyweds under Kanyadan Yojana (Vijabhaj)" was launched by the Dept of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt of Maharashtra. The scheme aims to reduce the economic, social, and educational backwardness of Scheduled Castes, Freed Castes, Nomadic Tribes, etc.

Benefit Type

Cash

Eligibility Criteria

1. The bride and the groom must be residents of Maharashtra. 1. The groom should not be less than 21 years of age. 1. The bride should not be less than 18 years of age. 1. The grant is only admissible for the first marriage of the bride and groom, however, it is also admissible to a widow for her second marriage. 1. Either or both of the bride and groom must belong to Scheduled Castes (including Neo-Buddhists), Vimukta Castes, Nomadic Tribes (including Dhangars and Vanjaris), or Special Backward Classes.

Application Mode

Offline

Application Process

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="District Social Welfare Office" nis:value=https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/en/contacts nis:enabled=true/>and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required). Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Assistant Commissioner or to the Social Welfare Officer of the District Social Welfare Office. Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable). NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.

Required Documents

• Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter Card, etc.).
• Passport-size Photograph.
• Proof of Residence.
• Ration Card.
• Bank Account Details.
• Proof of Age.
• Marriage Certificate.
• A written affidavit must be submitted by the couple/family, stating that there has been no violation of any section under the Prevention of Child Marriage Act and the Prevention of Dowry Act.
• A caste certificate issued by a competent and authorized officer must be provided.