The Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana is a mass wedding initiative launched by the Government of Uttar Pradesh in October 2017. Designed to promote communal and social harmony while curbing extravagant wedding expenditures, the scheme supports families across all communities. It provides financial assistance to help establish a household for the bride and covers essential wedding expenses for the couple.
Benefits
- Household Establishment:
₹35,000 is deposited in the bride’s bank account. - Wedding Essentials:
₹10,000 is provided to the couple for items like apparel, ornaments, and utensils. - Additional Marriage Expenses:
₹6,000 is allocated per marriage. - Total Assistance:
Each eligible marriage receives a combined financial benefit of ₹51,000.
Eligibility
- Residency:
The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh. - Income:
The family’s annual income from all sources must be within ₹2,00,000. - Communities:
The scheme is open to all communities. - Age:
The bride must be 18 years or older, and the groom must be at least 21 years. - Mass Wedding Requirement:
At least 10 couples must register to hold a collective wedding ceremony.
Application Process
Online Application
- Visit the Official Website:
- Go to the UP Collective Marriage Scheme portal at shadianudan.upsdc.gov.in.
- Download the Application Form:
- Download the Collective Marriage Grant Scheme form.
- Fill in the Details:
- Complete the form with all the required information.
- Attach Documents:
- Attach all necessary documents as listed below.
- Submission:
- Submit the filled and signed form at the Social Welfare Department office of your nearest Gram Panchayat, Municipal Corporation, Municipality, or District Headquarters.
Documents Required
- Photograph:
Recent passport-sized photographs of both bride and groom. - Identity Proof:
Aadhaar card or Voter ID card for both the bride and groom. - Birth Certificate:
Birth certificates of the couple. - Bank Details:
Bank passbook of the newly married girl. - Address Proof:
Valid address proof. - Income Certificate:
Income certificate of the applicant’s family. - Caste Certificate:
Required only for applicants from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Is there any restriction regarding communities?
A1: No, the scheme is open to all communities.
Q2: What are the benefits provided under this scheme?
A2: The scheme offers a total financial assistance of ₹51,000 per marriage, which includes ₹35,000 for household establishment, ₹10,000 for wedding essentials, and ₹6,000 for additional expenses.
Q3: Can applicants from other states apply for this scheme?
A3: No, only permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh are eligible.
Q4: What should be the annual family income of the applicant?
A4: The family’s annual income must be within ₹2,00,000 from all sources.
Q5: How do I apply online for the scheme?
A5: Visit the official website shadianudan.upsdc.gov.in, download the application form, complete it, attach the necessary documents, and then submit it to the designated Social Welfare Department office.
Q6: What documents are required to apply?
A6: You need to provide photographs, identity proofs (Aadhaar or Voter ID), birth certificates, bank passbook of the bride, address proof, income certificate, and caste certificate (if applicable).
Q7: What are the eligibility criteria?
A7: Applicants must be permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh, with a family annual income not exceeding ₹2,00,000. The bride must be at least 18 years old and the groom at least 21 years old, and a minimum of 10 couples must participate in the mass wedding ceremony.