Incentive to Widow's Remarriage

About This Scheme

The scheme "Incentive to Widow's Remarriage (IWR)" is a social welfare scheme by the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Puducherry. The objective of this scheme is to encourage and support widows to remarry and lead a normal life in society. Through this scheme, eligible individuals receive financial assistance of ₹50,000/- in the form of a National Saving Certificate. The bridegroom should be a bachelor or a widower.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be a citizen of India. 1. The applicant should be a Widow. 1. The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry by birth or by continuous residence of not less than 5 years. 1. The applicant should not be carrying a child. 1. The applicant's annual income should not exceed ₹75,000/- per annum. 1. The bridegroom should be a bachelor or a widower. 1. The Bride and the Bridegroom should be of legal marriage age, i.e. 18 years for the Bride and 21 years for the Bridegroom.

Benefits

Financial assistance of ₹50,000/- in the form of a National Saving Certificate.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

This scheme was sourced from myScheme, the Government of India's official Central+State scheme discovery portal, and reviewed by an editor before publishing. Use the button above to read the full details and apply directly on the official source.