Grant for Marriage of Daughters of Scheduled Caste Individuals
The scheme aims to provide a grant of ₹50,000/- per daughter to Scheduled Caste families, for a maximum of two daughters, whose total monthly family income from all sources does not exceed ₹4,000/- or who belong to a BPL family, to help cover marriage expenses.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Grant for Marriage of the Daughter of a Scheduled Caste Individual” has been implemented by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to Scheduled Caste families to help cover the marriage expenses of up to two daughters.
Benefits
Grant Amount: ₹50,000/- per daughter, for the marriage of up to two daughters.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
3. The family’s total monthly income from all sources must not exceed ₹4,000/-, or the family must belong to the BPL category.
4. At the time of marriage, the bride’s age must be between 18 and 45 years.
5. At the time of marriage, the groom’s age must be between 21 and 45 years.
6. The grant is applicable for the marriage of up to two daughters.
Application Process
Apply Online
The applicant can apply online either by themselves or through a Common Service Center (CSC) via the Department’s Pension Portal (
https://ssp.uk.gov.in
), the
UMANG
Mobile App, or the Apuni Sarkar Portal (
https://eservices.uk.gov.in
).
The following documents are mandatory at the time of applying: Applicant’s mobile number, Aadhaar card, Passport-size Photo, Caste Certificate, Domicile/permanent residence certificate of Uttarakhand, CBS Bank Account Details (linked/seeded with Aadhaar), Valid Income Certificate or BPL Certificate, Ration Card, Copy of Family Register (only for rural areas), Bride and groom’s date of birth certificate (High School certificate/Birth certificate/Family register/Aadhar card), Marriage registration certificate, Affidavit (Applicant’s family has taken benefit only once before or has not taken benefit at all)
It is mandatory to apply between 1st March to 28th February of the same year in which marriage takes place. If someone’s marriage takes place in January or February and the documents are not complete at that time, then in such a situation, one can apply before marriage but the benefit will be available only after uploading the marriage registration certificate on the portal.
After applying online, the Assistant Social Welfare Officer will check it and on the basis of the investigation report/recommendation, the District Social Welfare Officer will approve the application form as per rules and the grant amount will be paid to the beneficiary’s account.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Grant Amount: ₹50,000/- per daughter, for the marriage of up to two daughters.
Application Process
Apply Online
The applicant can apply online either by themselves or through a Common Service Center (CSC) via the Department’s Pension Portal (https://ssp.uk.gov.in
), the UMANG
Mobile App, or the Apuni Sarkar Portal (https://eservices.uk.gov.in
).
The following documents are mandatory at the time of applying: Applicant's mobile number, Aadhaar card, Passport-size Photo, Caste Certificate, Domicile/permanent residence certificate of Uttarakhand, CBS Bank Account Details (linked/seeded with Aadhaar), Valid Income Certificate or BPL Certificate, Ration Card, Copy of Family Register (only for rural areas), Bride and groom's date of birth certificate (High School certificate/Birth certificate/Family register/Aadhar card), Marriage registration certificate, Affidavit (Applicant's family has taken benefit only once before or has not taken benefit at all)
It is mandatory to apply between 1st March to 28th February of the same year in which marriage takes place. If someone's marriage takes place in January or February and the documents are not complete at that time, then in such a situation, one can apply before marriage but the benefit will be available only after uploading the marriage registration certificate on the portal.
After applying online, the Assistant Social Welfare Officer will check it and on the basis of the investigation report/recommendation, the District Social Welfare Officer will approve the application form as per rules and the grant amount will be paid to the beneficiary's account.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Grant for Marriage of Daughters of Scheduled Caste Individuals |
| Short Title | GMDSCI |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child |
| States | Uttarakhand |
| Gender | All |
| Caste/Category | SC, BPL |
| Area | Rural |
| Income Limit | ₹100,000/year |
| Source | myScheme.gov.in ↗ |