Marriage Grant Scheme
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Social welfare & Empowerment
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
In Uttar Pradesh State, a scheme for the marriage of girls from economically weaker families of the state.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. To the daughters of poor individuals of other backward classes (excluding minorities in backward classes). 1. The annual income of the applicant in urban areas should not exceed Rs. 56,460/- and in rural areas Rs. 46,080/-. 1. The age of the girl and boy must be 18 years and 21 years or more respectively. 1. Applicants of other backward classes will have to enter the serial number of the online Caste Certificate issued by the Tehsil in their online application form. 1. Priority will be provided to the destitute woman after the death of the husband or widow applicant and they will not be needing a caste certificate. 1. Marriage grants will be allowed up to a maximum of 02 daughters from a family.
Application Mode
Online
Application Process
1. Applicants must have to apply through Jan Suvidha Kendras, District Backward Classes Welfare Officer or on the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="official website" nis:value=https://www.shadianudan.upsdc.gov.in nis:enabled=true/> of the department. 1. The applicant will compulsorily have to apply online prior to 90 days of the date of marriage or till post 90 days of marriage conducted. 1. Applicants will keep the hard copy of the online application along with all the self-attested uploaded documents like 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 documents related with a bank account in the form of print out.
Required Documents
- Aadhar Card.
- Income Certificate.
- Caste Certificate.
- Certificate showing the date fixed for marriage (Marriage Invitation card).
- Documentary proof in case of widow/PwD certificate.
- Documents related to the bank account.
FAQs
What is Marriage Grant Scheme ?
Under the scheme, financial assistance for the marriage of girls from economically weaker families of the state.
Who are the beneficiaries ?
Females from the state, who full fill the eligibility criteria.
What is minimum eligible age of brides/Females
The age of the Brides/Females should be 18 years old.
What Is Minimum Eligible Age Of grooms/boys?
The Age Of The Boys/grooms Should Be 21 Years Old.
Is this scheme only applicable for rural areas ?
From rural and urban both women can take benefit of this scheme.
What Is The financial eligibility criteria
The annual income of the applicant in urban areas should not exceed Rs. 56,460/- and in rural areas Rs. 46,080/-.
May destitute/widow women also apply for this?
Yes, they can apply and Priority will be provided to them.
How many girls of a family can get the benefits of the scheme ?
Marriage grants will be allowed up to a maximum of 02 daughters from a family.
How to apply for the scheme ?
1. Applicants must have to apply through Jan Suvidha Kendras, District Backward Classes Welfare Officer or on the official website of the department.. 2. In online mode, applicants can apply using their Aadhaar number.
What is the official portal to apply online ?
Click on the following link. URL : https://www.shadianudan.upsdc.gov.in/Avedak_KYC.aspx
What documents are required to apply ?
Income Certificate. Caste Certificate. Intermediate Marks Sheet. Applicant photograph.