The Government of Telangana launched the Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam on 2nd October 2014 to support the overall development of disadvantaged communities—Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, and Economically Backward Classes (SC/ST/BC/EBC). This scheme specifically targets unmarried girls from these communities by providing one-time financial assistance to ease the financial burden on their families at the time of marriage. The funds are directly transferred to the bride’s mother’s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), empowering families and promoting the welfare and empowerment of women.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance:
- ₹1,00,116/- is provided as a one-time grant at the time of marriage to every eligible SC/ST/BC/EBC girl.
- For disabled girls, the assistance is ₹1,25,145/- irrespective of caste.
- One-Time Benefit:
- The scheme is available only once in a lifetime.
- Empowerment and Prevention:
- By setting a minimum age of 18, the scheme also discourages early marriages and promotes literacy and empowerment among girls.
Eligibility Criteria
- Community and Residency:
- The applicant must belong to the SC, ST, BC, or EBC communities.
- The applicant must be a bona fide resident of Telangana.
- Age Requirement:
- The girl must be 18 years or older at the time of marriage.
- Timing:
- The marriage must take place on or after 2nd October 2014.
- Income Criteria:
- SC: Annual family income should not exceed ₹2,00,000.
- ST: Annual family income should not exceed ₹2,00,000.
- BC/EBC:
- Urban: Annual family income should not exceed ₹2,00,000.
- Rural: Annual family income should not exceed ₹1,50,000.
- Prior Benefit Exclusion:
- The applicant must not have received financial benefits for marriage under any other UT or Centrally Sponsored Scheme (e.g., Ladli Beti Scheme).
Application Process
Online Process via Telangana ePass Portal:
- Access Portal:
- Visit the official website “Telangana ePass”.
- Registration:
- Scroll down the homepage and click on “Kalyana Lakshmi Shaadi Mubarak”.
- On the “Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam Services” page, under the relevant section, click on “Registration”.
- Form Completion:
- Fill out the online registration form completely with all required details.
- Submit the form.
- Status & Document Upload:
- Under the ‘Print/Status’ tab, applicants can check the application status and print the form for records.
- Under the ‘Edit/Uploads’ tab, additional relevant documents can be uploaded.
Documents Required
- Marriage Confirmation Certificate
- VRO/Panchayat Secretary Approval Certificate
- Bride’s Photo
- Bride’s Age Proof Certificate
- Bride’s Scanned Aadhaar Copy
- Bride’s Mother’s Scanned Aadhaar Copy
- Bridegroom’s Scanned Aadhaar Copy
- Bride’s Mother’s Scanned Bank Passbook
- Bride’s Scanned Bank Passbook
- Caste Certificate
- Income Certificate (must be dated within the last 6 months from the date of marriage)
- Wedding Card (if available)
- Wedding Photograph
- Proof of Residence
- Any other documents as required
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the “Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam”?
A scheme to provide one-time financial assistance for the marriage of unmarried girls belonging to SC, ST, BC, and EBC communities in Telangana. - What is the objective of the scheme?
To alleviate financial distress at the time of marriage, empower women, encourage higher age at marriage, and improve literacy among girls. - When was the scheme launched?
The scheme was launched on 2nd October 2014. - Which department monitors this scheme?
It is implemented by the Social Welfare Department of Telangana. - How much financial assistance is provided?
Eligible girls receive ₹1,00,116/-, while disabled girls receive ₹1,25,145/-. - Who is eligible?
Unmarried girls from SC/ST/BC/EBC communities who are residents of Telangana, aged 18 or above, and from families meeting the prescribed income limits. - How many times can the assistance be availed?
The benefit is available only once in a lifetime. - Is the scheme applicable only for Telangana residents?
Yes, only residents of Telangana are eligible. - How does one apply?
Applications are submitted online via the Telangana ePass portal.