Mai Ramabai Ambedkar Saat Phera Samuh Lagna Yojana Launched in 1998 by the Director of Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat, the Mai Ramabai Ambedakar Saat Phera Samuh Lagna Yojana incentivizes group marriages. The scheme aims to reduce the individual wedding expenses and promote financial growth by providing benefits to both the participating couples and the organizing institutions.
Benefits
- For Participating Couples:
An incentive of ₹12,000/- per couple (in the name of the bride) is provided. - For Organizing Institutions:
An incentive of ₹3,000/- per couple is paid, up to a maximum of ₹75,000/- for organizing group marriage functions.
Eligibility Criteria
- Residency & Caste:
- The applicant must be a native of Gujarat and belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
- Income Limits:
- Annual income should not exceed ₹6,00,000/- in both rural and urban areas.
- Marital Conditions:
- The scheme is applicable for the marriage of two adult girls in a family; remarriage is not covered.
- Age Requirements:
- The bride must be 18 years or older and the groom must be 21 years or older.
- Proof of age for both bride and groom is mandatory.
- Application Timing:
- Applications for assistance must be submitted within two years of the marriage.
- Additional Conditions:
- The beneficiary girl participating in the group marriage must also be eligible for benefits under the Kunwar Bai Nu Mameru Yojana.
- A marriage registration certificate is compulsory for availing the benefits.
- Organizing institutions must apply for incentives within two years from the date of marriage.
- The bride must submit a certified copy of her caste certificate issued by the competent authority.
Application Process (Online)
- Apply for Group Marriage Scheme- Visit the Portal:
- Access the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal at esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in.
- Govt Aid for SC Brides in Gujarat- User Registration:
- Under ‘Citizen Login’, click on ‘Please Register Here’ for new users.
- Enter your full name (as per Aadhaar), gender, date of birth, Aadhaar number, email ID, caste, etc., then click ‘Register’.
- Profile Update:
- After registration, log in with your User ID and Password, navigate to ‘User Profile’, update your details, and click ‘Update’.
- Scheme Application:
- Select the scheme from the home page; an application form will open.
- Fill in all mandatory details and upload the required documents.
- Submission:
- Agree to the terms & conditions, click ‘Save Application’, and submit the form.
- Print the application for future reference and note the application number for tracking.
- Application Tracking:
- Track the status of your application by logging into the portal using your User ID and Password.
Documents Required
For the Organizing Institution/Organizer:
- A letter to the District Deputy Director/District SA (Scheduled Castes) intimating the upcoming group marriage.
- Certificate of Registration of the institution.
- Invitation card or wedding ceremony program.
- Copy of the first page of the bank passbook or a cancelled cheque.
- Any other documents as required.
For the Applicant/Couple:
- Wedding ceremony certificate issued by group wedding planners.
- Proof of income of the bride’s father (from the competent authority).
- School leaving certificates, birth certificate, age proof, or government medical certificate of the bride/groom (any one is acceptable).
- Caste certificate.
- Any other documents as required.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What incentives are provided under the scheme?
Participating couples receive an incentive of ₹12,000/- per couple, and organizing institutions receive ₹3,000/- per couple (up to a maximum of ₹75,000/-). -
Who is eligible to avail the benefits of this scheme?
The scheme is available to native Gujarat residents belonging to the Scheduled Caste category, with specific income and age criteria. -
Are remarriages covered under this scheme?
No, the scheme does not cover remarriages. -
What are the age requirements for marriage under this scheme?
The bride must be at least 18 years old, and the groom must be at least 21 years old. -
Within what timeframe should applications for assistance be submitted?
Applications must be submitted within two years of the marriage. -
Who is eligible for benefits among the participants in group marriages?
The beneficiary girl in the group marriage is eligible for benefits under this scheme, and the benefits are available in conjunction with the Kunwar Bai Nu Mameru Yojana. -
Is a marriage registration certificate necessary to avail the benefits?
Yes, submission of the marriage registration certificate is compulsory. -
Within what timeframe should organizing institutions apply for incentives?
Organizing institutions must apply within two years from the date of the marriage. -
Where can eligible applicants apply for this scheme?
Applications are submitted online via the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal.