Grant for Marriage of Daughters of Scheduled Caste Individuals
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Social welfare & Empowerment,Women and Child
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The scheme aims to provide a grant of ₹50,000/- per daughter to Scheduled Caste families, for a maximum of two daughters, whose total monthly family income from all sources does not exceed ₹4,000/- or who belong to a BPL family, to help cover marriage expenses.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand. 2. The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste category. 3. The family’s total monthly income from all sources must not exceed ₹4,000/-, or the family must belong to the BPL category. 4. At the time of marriage, the bride’s age must be between 18 and 45 years. 5. At the time of marriage, the groom’s age must be between 21 and 45 years. 6. The grant is applicable for the marriage of up to two daughters.
Application Mode
Online
Application Process
- The applicant can apply online either by themselves or through a Common Service Center (CSC) via the Department’s Pension Portal (<nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="https://ssp.uk.gov.in" nis:value=https://ssp.uk.gov.in nis:enabled=true/>), the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="UMANG" nis:value=https://web.umang.gov.in nis:enabled=true/> Mobile App, or the Apuni Sarkar Portal (<nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="https://eservices.uk.gov.in" nis:value=https://eservices.uk.gov.in nis:enabled=true/>). - The following documents are mandatory at the time of applying: Applicant&39;s mobile number, Aadhaar card, Passport-size Photo, Caste Certificate, Domicile/permanent residence certificate of Uttarakhand, CBS Bank Account Details (linked/seeded with Aadhaar), Valid Income Certificate or BPL Certificate, Ration Card, Copy of Family Register (only for rural areas), Bride and groom&39;s date of birth certificate (High School certificate/Birth certificate/Family register/Aadhar card), Marriage registration certificate, Affidavit (Applicant&39;s family has taken benefit only once before or has not taken benefit at all) - It is mandatory to apply between 1st March to 28th February of the same year in which marriage takes place. If someone&39;s marriage takes place in January or February and the documents are not complete at that time, then in such a situation, one can apply before marriage but the benefit will be available only after uploading the marriage registration certificate on the portal. - After applying online, the Assistant Social Welfare Officer will check it and on the basis of the investigation report/recommendation, the District Social Welfare Officer will approve the application form as per rules and the grant amount will be paid to the beneficiary&39;s account.
Required Documents
- Applicant's mobile number Aadhaar card Photograph Caste certificate Original domicile certificate of Uttarakhand / Permanent residence certificate CBS bank account linked/seeded with Aadhaar Valid income certificate or BPL certificate Ration card Copy of family register (only for rural areas) Birth certificates of the bride and groom (School certificate / Birth certificate / Family register / Aadhaar card) Marriage registration certificate Affidavit stating that the applicant or their family has availed this benefit only once before or not at all
FAQs
What is the main objective of this scheme?
The aim is to support economically weaker Scheduled Caste families in meeting the marriage expenses of their daughters.
How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
₹50,000 is provided for each daughter’s marriage, for a maximum of two daughters.
Who is eligible to apply?
Families belonging to the Scheduled Caste category with a total monthly income of ₹4,000/- or less, or holding a BPL card, can apply.
How many daughters in a family can get the benefit?
A maximum of two daughters per family are eligible for the grant.
What is the age requirement for the bride?
The bride must be at least 18 years old and less than 45 years old at the time of marriage.
What is the age requirement for the groom?
The groom must be at least 21 years old and less than 45 years old at the time of marriage.
Can the benefit be availed for a second marriage?
No. The scheme applies only to the first marriage of the daughter.
Where can I apply for the scheme?
Applicant can apply online through the Department’s pension portal h ttps://ssp.uk.gov.in/ , Umang mobile app, Apni Sarkar portal https://eservices.uk.gov.in , or by visiting a Common Service Centre (CSC).
What is the time frame for applying?
Applications must be submitted between 1st March and 28th February of the same year in which the marriage takes place.
How will the grant be paid?
The grant amount will be transferred directly to the beneficiary’s bank account.