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Grant of Marriage Allowance to the Widow's Daughter

This scheme aims to provide financial support to widows for the marriage of their daughters. Eligible widows can receive ₹25,000/- to cover marriage expenses. The scheme is implemented through the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Puducherry.

Ministry / Department
Women and Child Development Department, Puducherry
Level
State
Benefit type
cash
Last verified: Recently

What is Grant of Marriage Allowance to the Widow's Daughter?

This scheme aims to provide financial support to widows for the marriage of their daughters. Eligible widows can receive ₹25,000/- to cover marriage expenses. The scheme is implemented through the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Puducherry.

Benefit
Financial assistance of ₹25,000/- for marriage expenses.
Level
State — Puducherry
Ministry / Dept.
Women and Child Development Department, Puducherry
Benefit type
cash
Key eligibility
1. The applicant should be a widow with an annual income not exceeding ₹75,000/-. 2. The widow should be a citizen of India and a native of the Union territory of Puducherry by birth or continuous residence of 5 years or more. 3. The allowance is applicable only for the first marriage of the bride.
Last verified
Recently

Benefits

Financial assistance of ₹25,000/- for marriage expenses.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be a widow with an annual income not exceeding ₹75,000/-. 2. The widow should be a citizen of India and a native of the Union territory of Puducherry by birth or continuous residence of 5 years or more. 3. The allowance is applicable only for the first marriage of the bride. Area: PuducherryBenefit: cash

Documents Required

    How to Apply

    1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

      Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Women and Child Development, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

    2. Step 2: Offline application — step 2

      OR

    3. Step 3: Offline application — step 3

      The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.

    4. Step 4: Offline application — step 4

      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).

    5. Step 5: Offline application — step 5

      Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Deputy Director (Women Development) or the Child Development Project Officer (depending on the location), at least 30 days before the proposed marriage date.

    6. Step 6: Offline application — step 6

      Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment 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).

    7. Step 7: Online application — step 1

      Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.

    8. Step 8: Online application — step 2

      Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click " Login ". In the login screen, click " Register a New Membership ".

    9. Step 9: Online application — step 3

      Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declaration. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Signup".

    10. Step 10: Online application — step 4

      Step 4: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.

    11. Step 11: Online application — step 5

      Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click " Login ". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".

    12. Step 12: Online application — step 6

      Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.

    13. Step 13: Online application — step 7

      Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.

    14. Step 14: Online application — step 8

      Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).

    15. Step 15: Online application — step 9

      Step 9: Tick the declaration stating "I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of my Knowledge". Submit the application and note the application number for tracking your application . The application number will also be received on your Registered Mobile Number / Registered Email ID.

    16. Step 16: Online application — step 10

      *Track Your Application here

    17. Step 17: Online application — step 11

      * Access the User Manual for Online Application here

    Sources & References

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