Mai Ramabai Ambedakar Saat Phera Samuh Lagna Yojana

Mai Ramabai Ambedkar Saat Phera Samuh Lagna Yojana

The "Mai Ramabai Ambedkar Saat Phera Samuh Lagna Yojana," initiated by the Government of Gujarat in 1998, aims to facilitate group marriages for couples belonging to the Scheduled Caste category. This scheme not only offers financial incentives to participants but also supports the organizing institutions, thereby promoting a cost-effective alternative to traditional weddings.

Overview of the Scheme

Launched by the Director of Scheduled Caste Welfare under the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, this scheme encourages group marriages as a means to reduce the financial burdens typically associated with individual wedding ceremonies. By adopting this practice, couples can ensure a more economical and communal approach to marriage.

Benefits of the Scheme

• Couples participating in group marriages receive a financial incentive of ₹12,000 for each couple, credited in the bride's name.
• Organizers of the group marriage events are entitled to an incentive of ₹3,000 per couple, with a maximum limit of ₹75,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
• Applicants should belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
• The annual income limit is set at ₹6,00,000 for both rural and urban areas.
• Benefits are not available for remarriages.
• The minimum age for brides is 18 years, while grooms must be at least 21 years old; age proof is mandatory for both.
• Applications for assistance must be submitted within two years following the marriage.
• Eligible beneficiary girls participating in the group marriage can avail of the benefits.
• Assistance under this scheme is available for girls from the Kunwar Bai Nu Mameru Yojana.
• A marriage registration certificate is required to access the scheme's benefits.
• The organizing institution must submit an application to the relevant authorities within two years post-marriage.
• The bride must provide a certified copy of her caste certificate from the appropriate authority.

Exclusions

It is important to note that certain applicants may not qualify for the benefits under this scheme, specifically those who have remarried or do not meet the eligibility criteria outlined above.

Application Process

To apply for the "Mai Ramabai Ambedkar Saat Phera Samuh Lagna Yojana," follow these steps:

1. Visit the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/
2. On the homepage, navigate to the ‘Citizen Login’ tab and click on ‘New User - Please Register Here’.
3. Fill in your full name as per your Aadhaar card, gender, date of birth, Aadhaar number, email ID, and caste, then click on ‘Register’.
4. Upon successful registration, log in using your User ID and password.
5. Click on ‘User Profile’ to update your personal information.
6. Complete the mandatory fields and click ‘Update’.
7. After updating, select the scheme from the homepage, and an application form will appear.
8. Fill in all required details in the application form and upload necessary documents.
9. Agree to the terms and conditions, then click on ‘Save Application’.
10. Submit the application and print a copy for your records. Make sure to note your application number to track its status on the portal.

Official Source

For further details, visit the official page at myScheme.gov.in.