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State Government Scheme

Widow Re-marriage Scheme

The scheme aims to support the rehabilitation of widows by encouraging marriage through a monetary incentive. It provides a grant to bona fide Himachali men (above 21 years) and women (above 18 years) at the time of marriage.

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

About the Widow Re-marriage Scheme Scheme

The Widow Remarriage Scheme under the Government of Himachal Pradesh aims to support the rehabilitation of widows by encouraging men to marry widows through a monetary incentive. Under this scheme, a grant is provided to bona fide Himachali men (above 21 years) and women (above 18 years) at the time of marriage.

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Benefits

If any widow re-marries, a cheque of ₹ 20,000/- is given to the women and a Fix Deposit worth ₹ 30,000/- for the 5 years term is given to the couple.

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Eligibility Criteria

  1. The widow should have remarried.
  2. The applicant should be a resident of Himachal Pradesh.
  3. Groom should not be less than 21 years of age
  4. Women should not be less than 18 years of age.

How to Apply for Widow Re-marriage Scheme

Application mode: Offline

Step 1: Visit the CDPO (Child Development Project Officer) office and collect the application form.

Step 2: Fill out the form with required details and attach all necessary documents.

Step 3: Submit the completed application form at the CDPO office for verification and further processing.

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Exclusions

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Widow Re-marriage Scheme scheme?

The Widow Remarriage Scheme under the Government of Himachal Pradesh aims to support the rehabilitation of widows by encouraging men to marry widows through a monetary incentive. Under this scheme, a grant is provided to bona fide Himachali men (above 21 years) and women (above…

Who is eligible for Widow Re-marriage Scheme?

The widow should have remarried. The applicant should be a resident of Himachal Pradesh. Groom should not be less than 21 years of age Women should not be less than 18 years of age.

What benefits does Widow Re-marriage Scheme provide?

If any widow re-marries, a cheque of ₹ 20,000/- is given to the women and a Fix Deposit worth ₹ 30,000/- for the 5 years term is given to the couple. <br

How can I apply for Widow Re-marriage Scheme?

Step 1: Visit the CDPO (Child Development Project Officer) office and collect the application form. Step 2: Fill out the form with required details and attach all necessary documents. Step 3: Submit the completed application form at the CDPO office for verification and further processing. <br

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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