Grant of Financial Assistance for Performance of Marriage of Poor Brides Living Below Poverty Line

About This Scheme

The scheme "Grant of Financial Assistance for Performance of Marriage of Poor Brides Living Below Poverty Line" is a financial assistance scheme by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Puducherry. This scheme aims to provide financial assistance to poor brides living below the poverty line to meet their marriage expenses. The assistance amount is ₹15,000, and it is granted for the first marriage of the bride. The scheme is implemented through the Department of Women and Child Development.

Eligibility

- The annual income of the applicant should not exceed ₹75,000 per annum. - The parents/guardian of the bride should be a citizen of India and a native of the Union Territory of Pondicherry by birth or by continuous residence of 5 years or more. - The assistance is payable only for the first marriage of the bride. - The marriage should be performed in accordance with the law in force on the date of marriage. - The assistance is given for the performance of the marriage of one daughter only. - The bride should have attained the age of 18 years, and the bridegroom 21 years on the date of marriage.

Benefits

Financial assistance of ₹25,000 for marriage expenses.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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