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Financial Assistance to Newlyweds under Kanyadan Yojana (Vijabhaj)

"Financial Assistance to Newlyweds under Kanyadan Yojana (Vijabhaj)" was launched by the Dept of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt of Maharashtra. The scheme aims to reduce the economic, social, and educational backwardness of Scheduled Castes, Freed Castes, Nomadic Tribes, etc.

Ministry / Department
Social Justice and Special Assistance Department
Level
State
Benefit type
cash
Last verified: Recently

Financial Assistance to Newlyweds under Kanyadan Yojana (Vijabhaj) क्या है?

"Financial Assistance to Newlyweds under Kanyadan Yojana (Vijabhaj)" was launched by the Dept of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt of Maharashtra. The scheme aims to reduce the economic, social, and educational backwardness of Scheduled Castes, Freed Castes, Nomadic Tribes, etc.

लाभ
1. A financial assistance of ₹10,000/- is provided to couples who participate in mass marriage ceremonies. 1. An incentive grant of ₹2,000/- per couple is offered to institutions and organizations that organize mass marriage ceremonies for these communities.
स्तर
State — Maharashtra
मंत्रालय / विभाग
Social Justice and Special Assistance Department
लाभ का प्रकार
cash
मुख्य पात्रता
1. The bride and the groom must be residents of Maharashtra. 1. The groom should not be less than 21 years of age. 1. The bride should not be less than 18 years of age. 1. The grant is only admissible for the first marriage of the bride and groom, however, it is also admissible to a widow for her se
अंतिम सत्यापन
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Benefits

1. A financial assistance of ₹10,000/- is provided to couples who participate in mass marriage ceremonies. 1. An incentive grant of ₹2,000/- per couple is offered to institutions and organizations that organize mass marriage ceremonies for these communities.

Eligibility

1. The bride and the groom must be residents of Maharashtra. 1. The groom should not be less than 21 years of age. 1. The bride should not be less than 18 years of age. 1. The grant is only admissible for the first marriage of the bride and groom, however, it is also admissible to a widow for her seArea: MaharashtraBenefit: cash

Documents Required

    How to Apply

    1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

      Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Social Welfare Office and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.

    2. Step 2: Offline application — step 2

      Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

    3. Step 3: Offline application — step 3

      Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Assistant Commissioner or to the Social Welfare Officer of the District Social Welfare Office.

    4. Step 4: Offline application — step 4

      Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

    5. Step 5: Offline application — step 5

      NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.

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