The Grant Scheme for Marriage of Daughters of Destitute Widow is a social security initiative introduced by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. This scheme is designed to provide financial assistance for the marriage of daughters belonging to destitute widows who receive a widow pension from the department. The objective is to alleviate the financial burden on these families and support the timely marriage of the bride, thereby contributing to social stability and empowerment.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance: Provides a cash grant of ₹50,000 to support the marriage expenses.
- Social Security: Helps destitute widows by easing the financial pressure associated with arranging a marriage for their daughters.
- Empowerment: Contributes to the social and economic upliftment of vulnerable families in Uttarakhand.
- Inclusive Support: Targets beneficiaries from Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities along with other economically disadvantaged groups.
Eligibility
To qualify for the scheme, the following criteria must be met:
- Residency: The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
- Gender: The applicant should be a girl/woman, specifically the daughter of a destitute widow.
- Widow Status: The applicant must be a widow who is sanctioned for widow pension by the district probation office.
- Income/BPL Criteria:
- The monthly income of the applicant’s family should not exceed ₹4,000, or
- The applicant should belong to the BPL (Below Poverty Level) category.
- Marriage Age Criteria:
- The bride must be between 18 and 45 years of age.
- The groom must be between 21 and 45 years of age.
Application Process
Online Application
- Visit the Official Website:
- Go to the official website and click on “Online Application” in the menu bar.
- Submit New Application:
- Click on “Submit New Online Application” and the registration form will be displayed.
- Registration:
- Select the scheme in the registration form and fill in all required information.
- Receive Login Credentials:
- After saving the form, a password for the applicant login will be sent via SMS to the provided mobile number.
- Applicant Login:
- Log in using your credentials. Update the information on your registered application form as needed.
- Upload Documents:
- Upload all required documents in PDF format (maximum file size: 1 MB) via the “Upload Documents” menu item.
- Print Application:
- Once the documents are uploaded, print the application form for your records.
- Track Application:
- To check the application status, click on “Check Application Status” on the website. Enter your application number, mobile number, or Aadhaar number and click “Search”.
Note:
- The applicant’s name in the application form must match the name on the Aadhaar card and bank passbook.
- The applicant’s details such as scheme, district, area, tehsil, block, panchayat, village, city, and ward cannot be updated by the applicant once the application is processed.
- Joint or loan bank accounts should not be mentioned in the application form.
Helpdesk Contacts:
- Toll-Free Number: 800 480 4236
- WhatsApp Mobile Number: 63952288
- Landline Numbers: 035-26742, 035-267422, 035-2669764
- Email IDs: [email protected], [email protected]
Documents Required
- Antyodaya Card/BPL Certificate/Income Certificate
- Residential Certificate
- Copy of Marriage Certificate issued by the Registration Office
- Certificate of Date of Birth of the bride or bridegroom (High School Certificate, Birth Certificate, Family Register, Aadhaar Card, etc.)
- Self-attested Ration Card
- Photograph of the Applicant
- Aadhaar Card of the Applicant
- Copy of Savings Bank Account Statement (should be linked with Aadhaar)
- Proof of Receiving Widow Pension
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the objective of the “Grant Scheme for Marriage of Daughters of Destitute Widow”?
A1: The scheme aims to provide financial assistance for the marriage of daughters of destitute widows, thereby reducing the financial burden on these vulnerable families.
Q2: Which department has launched this scheme?
A2: The scheme is launched by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand.
Q3: Who are the targeted beneficiaries under this scheme?
A3: The scheme targets destitute widows receiving a widow pension, specifically supporting the marriage of their daughters.
Q4: What kind of financial assistance can be availed through this scheme?
A4: Eligible beneficiaries receive a cash grant of ₹50,000.
Q5: What are the age criteria for the bride and groom?
A5: The bride must be between 18 and 45 years of age, and the groom must be between 21 and 45 years of age.
Q6: What is the income criteria for the beneficiaries?
A6: The applicant’s family monthly income should not exceed ₹4,000, or the applicant should belong to the BPL category.
Q7: How can the application be submitted?
A7: The application must be submitted online via the official website.
Q8: Can the application be tracked?
A8: Yes, the application status can be tracked online by entering your application number, mobile number, or Aadhaar number on the official website.