E.V.R. Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Daughter’s of Poor Widows: Scheme-I

• Financial assistance of ₹25,000/- given to the widow to meet the expenses incurred in the marriage of her daughter.
• 1 Sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam (Mangalsutra).

Mode of Disbursal: Through Electronic Clearing Service.

NOTE: The benefit can be given to the bride in case of the death of the widowed mother.

1. The applicant should be a Widow.
2. The applicant should be the mother of a girl child.
3. The annual income of the family should not exceed ₹72,000/-.
4. The age of the widow's daughter should be above 18 years.
5. The allowance is granted for the marriage of one daughter only.

Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents (self-attest if required) needed to apply for the concerned scheme.

Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.

Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload copies of all the mandatory documents.

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the CSC. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

NOTE: The applications are processed within 15 days from the date of receipt.

> Deadline for Application

The application should be submitted 40 days before the marriage date. Applications received on or after the date of marriage will not be entertained.

NOTE: In exceptional circumstances, the application can be submitted one day before the marriage date.

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Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.

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 to the District Social Welfare Officer/ Extension Officer (Social Welfare).

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).

> Deadline for Application

The application should be submitted 40 days before the marriage date. Applications received on or after the date of marriage will not be entertained.

NOTE: In exceptional circumstances, the application can be submitted one day before the marriage date.