The Widow Daughter Marriage (WDM) Scheme is an initiative by the Department of Women and Child Development (WCD), Delhi Government. It provides financial assistance to poor widows for the marriage of their daughters (up to two), and to guardians of orphan girls, ensuring that vulnerable sections of society can secure a dignified future through marriage.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance: The scheme provides a one-time cash grant of ₹30,000.
- Targeted Support: Benefits are extended to poor widows for the marriage of up to two daughters and to guardians of orphan girls.
Eligibility
To qualify for the WDM Scheme, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Number of Daughters: Financial assistance can be granted for the marriage of up to two daughters only.
- Residency: The applicant must have resided in Delhi for a minimum of 5 years before the date of application.
- Income Limit: The annual income of the applicant should be less than ₹1,00,000 from all sources (including rent, interest, earnings from farm or property sale, etc.).
- Aadhaar Requirement:
- The applicant must possess an Aadhaar number.
- The applicant should have a single-operated Aadhaar-linked bank account in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi only.
- Exclusion of Duplicate Assistance: The applicant must not be receiving any assistance from the discretionary fund of the Lt. Governor or the Chief Minister of Delhi for the same purpose.
- Age Requirement: The girl for whose marriage the financial assistance is sought must be above 18 years of age on the date of marriage.
- Timely Application: The application must be submitted within sixty days before or after the marriage is solemnized.
- No Concurrent Pension: The applicant should not be receiving any pension from the Central Government, State Government, MCD/NDMC, or any other source for this purpose.
Application Process
Online Application
- Log In:
- Visit https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/Account/Login and register if you are a new user.
- User Login:
- After registration, log in using your provided login ID and password by entering the captcha and clicking Login.
- Apply Online:
- On the Main Page, click on Apply Online under the drop-down menu.
- A list of departments offering online services will appear; select the Department of Women & Child Development.
- Select Scheme:
- Two financial assistance schemes will be displayed. Choose Widow Daughter Marriage (WDM) Scheme and click Apply.
- Form Submission:
- Verify your basic and personal details, then click Continue.
- Complete all required fields, upload the necessary documents, and then upload your photograph.
- Finalize Application:
- Click Finish. An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number. Enter the OTP and click Submit.
- Acknowledgement:
- An acknowledgement of successful submission will be generated.
Documents Required
- For Widow Applicants:
- Aadhaar card of the widow (mandatory).
- Aadhaar card of the girl whose marriage is being performed (optional).
- For Orphan Girl Applicants:
- Aadhaar card of the orphan girl (mandatory).
- Proof of Identity: (any one of the following)
- Voter ID card, PAN card, Driving License, Aadhaar Card, Passport, Insurance Policy Documents, Electricity/Water/Telephone/Gas Bill, Bank Passbook, Caste Certificate (issued in Delhi), Service Identity Card, Property Document, or any document showing at least 5 years of residence in Delhi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is Financial Assistance for the Marriage of Daughters of Poor Widows and Orphan Girls (WDM)?
A1: It is a scheme that provides a one-time cash grant of ₹30,000 to poor widows for the marriage of their daughters (up to two) or to guardians of orphan girls.
Q2: What are the documents required to avail WDM benefits?
A2: Required documents include the applicant’s Aadhaar card, proof of identity (e.g., Voter ID, PAN, etc.), and residence proof in Delhi for at least 5 years, among other supporting documents.
Q3: Is an Aadhaar number necessary for applying for WDM?
A3: Yes, having an Aadhaar number is mandatory, along with an Aadhaar-linked bank account in Delhi.
Q4: What are the documents required for proof of age for the girl whose marriage is being performed?
A4: Proof of age can be provided through any valid document such as a Birth Certificate, High School Certificate, or Aadhaar Card.
Q5: Can an applicant who is not a resident of Delhi apply for the scheme?
A5: No, the applicant must be a resident of Delhi for at least 5 years before the application date.
Q6: Is there any annual income limit for the WDM Scheme?
A6: Yes, the applicant’s annual income must be less than ₹1,00,000 from all sources.
Q7: Is any recommendation or attestation required?
A7: The application does not mention a specific recommendation, but all details must be verified through the provided documents.
Q8: What is the procedure to change the address if the applicant has shifted within Delhi?
A8: The application process does not provide a direct procedure for address change; such modifications should be handled as per the guidelines issued by the department.
Q9: Is there any provision of punishment if someone submits forged documents?
A9: Yes, there are penalties for submitting forged documents, and strict action will be taken against any fraudulent activity.
Q10: What is the prescribed timeline for acceptance/rejection and sanctioning of the payment?
A10: The specific timeline is provided in the guidelines issued by the department and should be referred to for detailed information.
Q11: Is any verification required before receiving WDM benefits?
A11: Yes, verification of all submitted documents is carried out before the sanctioning of benefits.
Q12: What is the procedure to change bank account details?
A12: Changes to bank account details must be processed as per the procedures laid out by the department; details cannot be updated once the application is under process or processed.