In the state of Uttar Pradesh, a scheme for the marriage of girls from economically weaker families.
Marriage Grant Scheme - Introduction
The objective of the scheme is to provide grants for the marriage of daughters from poor families belonging to Other Backward Classes, so that the economic condition of those families may improve. Regular efforts to uplift the level of poor families are being made by the Department of Backward Classes Welfare. There is a provision to provide marriage grants for the daughters of helpless, poor, and BPL families belonging to Other Backward Classes.
Benefits
The assistance of ₹20,000/- is provided per marriage.
Eligibility
- To the daughters of poor individuals belonging to other backward classes (excluding minorities in backward classes).
- The annual income of the applicant in urban areas should not exceed Rs. 56,460/- and in rural areas Rs. 46,080/-.
- The age of the girl must be 18 years and the boy must be 21 years or older.
- Applicants of other backward classes must enter the serial number of the online Caste Certificate issued by the Tehsil in their online application form.
- Priority will be given to destitute women who are widows or whose husbands have died, and they will not need to provide a caste certificate.
- Marriage grants will be allowed for up to two daughters from a family.
Application Process
- Applicants must apply through Jan Suvidha Kendras, District Backward Classes Welfare Officer or on the shadianudan.upsdc.gov.in of the department.
- The applicant must apply online at least 90 days before the marriage date or within 90 days after the marriage.
- Applicants should keep a hard copy of the online application along with all self-attested uploaded documents such as Aadhaar Card, Income Certificate, Caste Certificate, a certificate showing the date fixed for marriage (Marriage Invitation card), documentary proof in case of widow/PwD certificate, and documents related to a bank account in the form of a printout.