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Mangalya Scheme For Widow Remarriage

The “Mangalya Scheme” was launched by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Kerala. Under the scheme, financial assistance is to be provided to eligible widows and divorced women for their remarriage.

Female
Scheme Level
State
Applicable In
Kerala
Category
Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
How to Apply
Offline

About the Mangalya Scheme For Widow Remarriage Scheme

The “Mangalya Scheme” was launched by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Kerala. Under the scheme, financial assistance is to be provided to eligible widows and divorced women for their remarriage. In Kerala, women not only outnumber men but also outlive them, so the marital status of women in Kerala is very important. It could influence the overall care and support they receive from their family and society. Statics show only 3.5% of the total male population in Kerala are widowers and the proportion of the widowed female population is 11.56%. This gender gap adversely affects women in every sphere of their life. It is in this context, that the Government of Kerala envisages the scheme called ‘Mangalya’ to encourage widow remarriage. The scheme imparts financial assistance for the widows/divorced to remarry.

Benefits

  1. Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹25000/- is provided to eligible widows and divorced women to remarry.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. The applicant should be a resident of Kerala State.
  2. The applicant should be a widow and a divorced woman.
  3. Women belonging to the age group of 18 to 50 years who are legally divorced and widowed are eligible to apply under the scheme.

How to Apply for Mangalya Scheme For Widow Remarriage

Application mode: Offline

To avail of the scheme's benefits, the application duly filled out should be forwarded to District Women and Child Officers through Child Development Project Officers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Mangalya Scheme For Widow Remarriage scheme?

The “Mangalya Scheme” was launched by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Kerala. Under the scheme, financial assistance is to be provided to eligible widows and divorced women for their remarriage. In Kerala, women not only outnumber men but also outliv…

Who is eligible for Mangalya Scheme For Widow Remarriage?

The applicant should be a resident of Kerala State. The applicant should be a widow and a divorced woman. Women belonging to the age group of 18 to 50 years who are legally divorced and widowed are eligible to apply under the scheme.

What benefits does Mangalya Scheme For Widow Remarriage provide?

Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹25000/- is provided to eligible widows and divorced women to remarry.

How can I apply for Mangalya Scheme For Widow Remarriage?

To avail of the scheme&39;s benefits, the application duly filled out should be forwarded to District Women and Child Officers through Child Development Project Officers.

Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.

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