State Marriage Assistance Scheme For Poor Girls
A social welfare scheme by the Social Welfare Department of the Government of Jammu & Kashmir, for Poor Girls of Marriageable Age who belong to either AAY (Antyodaya Anna Yojana) or PHH (Priority Households) ration card holder families. The scheme is operational in all the districts across the UT.
About the State Marriage Assistance Scheme For Poor Girls Scheme
A social welfare scheme by the Social Welfare Department of the Government of Jammu & Kashmir, for Poor Girls of Marriageable Age who belong to either AAY (Antyodaya Anna Yojana) or PHH (Priority Households) ration card holder families. Through this scheme, they shall be paid one-time financial assistance @ ₹50,000/- (rupees fifty thousand only) for getting married. The financial assistance shall have to be paid before her marriage. The financial assistance shall be directly transferred into the individual bank accounts of the beneficiaries (marriageable girls) through DBT mode. The receipt of applications as well as the transfer of assistance shall be in online mode only. The District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) shall verify the details of the beneficiary regarding her marital status & age and shall submit the case before the Deputy Commissioner along with all requisite documents and his/her recommendations. The Deputy Commissioner shall sanction the financial assistance in favor of the beneficiary girl after determining the eligibility, and reasonably satisfying himself/herself about the genuineness of the case. The scheme is operational in all the districts across the Union Territory of Jammy and Kashmir.
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Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a female.
- The applicant must be of marriageable age, i.e. 18 years or above (Legal Age for Marriage in India).
- The applicant must be from either AAY (Antyodaya Anna Yojana) or PHH (Priority Households) ration card holder families.
- The applicant must not have availed the financial benefit for the same purpose under any other UT/Centrally Sponsored Scheme, especially Ladli Beti Scheme. She can avail of benefits only once under the scheme.
- The applicant must have applied at least one month in advance (before the date of marriage) to the concerned District Social Welfare Officer along with proof of marriage, proof of age, copy of AAY or PHH ration card, and Aadhaar card.
- The minimum qualification of the beneficiary girl has to be 8th Pass or equivalent. However, in the case of school dropouts, the following guidelines shall apply:
a) During the next three years i.e., from the financial year, 2022-2023 to 2024-2025 restructured guidelines shall be implemented irrespective of the education status of the beneficiary girl.
b) From 01-04-2025 onwards beneficiary girl has to compulsorily produce a certificate for having passed 8th Class or equivalent.
How to Apply for State Marriage Assistance Scheme For Poor Girls
Application mode: Online
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the State Marriage Assistance Scheme For Poor Girls scheme?
A social welfare scheme by the Social Welfare Department of the Government of Jammu & Kashmir, for Poor Girls of Marriageable Age who belong to either AAY (Antyodaya Anna Yojana) or PHH (Priority Households) ration card holder families. Through this scheme, they shall be pai…
Who is eligible for State Marriage Assistance Scheme For Poor Girls?
The applicant must be a female. The applicant must be of marriageable age, i.e. 18 years or above (Legal Age for Marriage in India). The applicant must be from either AAY (Antyodaya Anna Yojana) or PHH (Priority Households) ration card holder families. The applicant must not have availed the financ…
What benefits does State Marriage Assistance Scheme For Poor Girls provide?
State Marriage Assistance Scheme For Poor Girls provides government benefits to eligible applicants. See the benefits section for specifics.
How can I apply for State Marriage Assistance Scheme For Poor Girls?
You can apply for State Marriage Assistance Scheme For Poor Girls via Online. Follow the step-by-step process in the "How to Apply" section above.
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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