The Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivaah / Nikah Yojana is a welfare scheme initiated by the Madhya Pradesh State Government. Its primary objective is to provide financial assistance to needy girls, widows (Kalyani), and abandoned sisters at the time of their marriage. The scheme is designed to empower these beneficiaries by easing the financial burden of marriage through direct grants and support when they participate in a group (mass) marriage program.
Benefits
- To the Bride:
- Account Payee Check: ₹11,000/-
- Marriage Gift: ₹38,000/-
- To the Mass Marriage Organizing Body:
- An incentive of ₹6,000/- per girl is provided.
Eligibility
- Residency:
The guardian of the bride/groom must be a native of Madhya Pradesh. - Age Requirement:
- The bride must be at least 18 years old (the minimum legal age for marriage for a girl).
- The groom must be at least 21 years old (the minimum legal age for marriage for a man).
- Marital Status:
- Abandoned women who have been legally divorced are eligible.
- Marriage Condition:
- The scheme provides benefits only for group (mass) marriages organized on scheduled dates. For a single marriage, the benefit will not be available.
- Income:
There is no income restriction for the beneficiary; however, participation is strictly limited to the group marriage program.
Application Process
The application process is offline and differs by area:
- Where to Apply:
- Rural Areas:
Visit the Gram Panchayat/Janpad Panchayat office. - Urban Areas:
Visit the Nagar Nigam/Nagar Panchayat/Nagar Parishad office.
- Rural Areas:
- Obtaining the Form:
- Collect the application form from the appropriate local authority.
- Filling the Form:
- Fill out the form with the required information.
- Paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required).
- Attach all mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
- Submission:
- Submit the completed and signed application form along with the documents at the respective office.
- Verification and Inquiry:
- An inquiry committee will be formed:
- Rural Areas: Formed by the Chief Executive Officer of the District Panchayat.
- Urban Areas: Formed by the Commissioner Municipal Corporation or the Chief Municipal Officer.
- The committee will scrutinize the applications, check eligibility criteria, and enter the details (both eligible and ineligible) into the marriage portal.
- An inquiry committee will be formed:
- Notification:
- Eligible couples will be informed to attend the mass marriage program.
- Rejection orders (with reasons) will be communicated for ineligible applications.
- Approval:
- Approval orders for eligible couples will be generated via the marriage portal 7 days prior to the mass marriage program.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card of the applicant.
- Voter ID Card.
- Passport-size photograph.
- Mobile number.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is this scheme?
It is a state-run initiative to provide financial assistance for the marriage of needy girls, widows, and abandoned sisters by facilitating group (mass) marriages. -
What are the benefits?
Financial benefits include an account payee check of ₹11,000/-, a marriage gift of ₹38,000/-, and an additional incentive of ₹6,000/- per girl to the mass marriage organizing body. -
What is the eligible age of the bride?
The bride must be at least 18 years old. -
What is the eligible age of the groom?
The groom must be at least 21 years old. -
Can abandoned women apply?
Yes, abandoned women who have been legally divorced are eligible. -
Is this scheme only for rural areas?
No, the scheme is available to beneficiaries in both rural and urban areas of Madhya Pradesh. -
What is the financial eligibility criteria?
There is no income limit for beneficiaries, but the benefit is exclusively available through group marriage programs. -
Can men also take benefits of this scheme?
The financial assistance is primarily directed toward the bride, while the scheme supports group marriages organized for eligible couples. -
What documents are required while submitting the application form?
Applicants need to submit proof of identity (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID), a passport-size photograph, and a valid mobile number. -
How do I apply?
Applicants must collect the application form from the local authority (Gram Panchayat/Janpad Panchayat for rural areas and Nagar Nigam/Nagar Panchayat/Nagar Parishad for urban areas), fill it out, attach the required documents, and submit it to the designated office.