Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Social welfare & Empowerment,Women and Child,Marriage,Financial assistance
Target Beneficiaries
Family
Brief Description
The scheme is designed to support economically disadvantaged families belonging to the SC/ST and minority communities by providing one-time financial assistance for the marriage of their daughters.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be an unmarried girl belonging to the SC/ST/BC/EBC community. 1. The applicant should be a resident of Telangana. 1. The applicant should be 18 years of age at the time of marriage. 1. The applicant&39;s marriage should be scheduled on or after October 2, 2014. 1. The applicant’s parental income should not exceed ₹2,00,000/- per annum. > Note: Enhanced financial support is available for disabled girls under Section 24(1) of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
Application Mode
Online
Application Process
Step 1: Visit the official ePASS website at <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="https://telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in/" nis:value=https://telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in/ nis:enabled=true/> . Step 2: Select "Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam" scheme. Step 3: Fill in the bride’s personal, caste, income, and address details. Step 4: Upload scanned documents including Aadhaar, caste/income certificates, bank passbook, marriage certificate/photo, etc. Step 5: Apply online. Step 6: A unique application number will be generated. Step 7: Await verification from the Welfare Department. Step 8: Upon approval, the sanctioned amount will be credited to the bride’s bank account. Step 9: Save acknowledgment/receipt for future reference.
Required Documents
- Date of Birth Certificate (issued through Meeseva)
- Caste Certificate (issued through Meeseva)
- Income Certificate (latest, issued within 6 months of the marriage date)
- Aadhaar Cards of the bride and groom (scanned and uploaded)
- Bank Passbook (first page, bride’s photo, account details in her name)
- Wedding Card (if available)
- Wedding Photograph
- Letter by Gram Panchayat/Church/Mosque/Marriage Institution (certifying marriage)
- SSC Hall Ticket Number and Year of Passing (optional, where applicable)
FAQs
Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
The scheme was launched by the Government of Telangana to provide financial assistance to the marriage of girls belonging to the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Backward Classes/Economically Backward Classes communities.
What is the minimum age required to apply under this scheme?
The bride must be at least 18 years old at the time of marriage.
Can I apply if my parents earn more than ₹2,00,000 per year?
No, the combined annual income of the applicant's parents must not exceed ₹2,00,000.
Can this scheme be availed more than once?
No, it is a one-time financial assistance and can be availed only once in a lifetime.
Is a wedding card compulsory for application?
No, it is optional but can be uploaded if available.
How is the money disbursed under the scheme?
After verification, the amount is directly transferred to the bank account of the bride.
What optional documents can be submitted?
SSC Hall ticket number and year of passing may be submitted where applicable.
Where can I track my application status?
You can check the status on https://telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in/ After login.