The ‘E.V.R. Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Daughters of Poor Widows: Scheme-I’ was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to assist poor widow mothers who face financial hardship in organizing their daughter’s marriage by providing financial assistance specifically for this purpose.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance:
A grant of ₹25,000 is provided to the widow to cover the expenses incurred in her daughter’s marriage. - Additional Benefit:
The beneficiary also receives one sovereign 8gm 22-carat gold coin, which is intended for making Thirumangalyam (Mangalsutra). - Mode of Disbursal:
The entire benefit is transferred via Electronic Clearing Service (ECS). - Note:
In the event that the widowed mother passes away, the benefit can be transferred directly to the bride.
Eligibility
- Widow Requirement:
The applicant must be a widow. - Parent-Child Relationship:
The applicant should be the mother of a girl child. - Income Limit:
The annual income of the family should not exceed ₹72,000. - Age of Bride:
The daughter (bride) must be above 18 years. - Coverage Limit:
The assistance is granted for the marriage of one daughter only.
Application Process
Online – Via CSCs & Offline:
- Document Gathering:
- The applicant should first gather copies of all necessary documents (self-attested if required).
- Biometric Verification:
- Visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the biometric verification process.
- Form Filling:
- Fill in all mandatory fields in the application form and upload the required documents.
- Receipt:
- Request and secure a receipt or acknowledgment from the CSC that includes the date, time, and a unique identification number.
- Processing Time:
- Applications are processed within 15 days from the date of receipt.
- Deadline:
- The application must be submitted 40 days before the marriage date. (In exceptional circumstances, it can be submitted one day before the marriage date.)
Documents Required
- Death Certificate of Husband:
To be obtained from the Corporation/Municipality. - Widow Certificate:
Obtained from the Tahsildar. - Income Certificate:
Issued by the Tahsildar. - Passport-Size Photograph:
Of the applicant. - Age Certificate of the Bride:
Proof of the bride’s age. - Marriage Invitation:
Copy of the invitation. - Bills for Marriage Articles:
Bills for articles purchased costing less than ₹10,000.
Note: Beneficiaries who are receiving a widow pension under the Social Security Pension Scheme are exempt from providing the widow certificate and income certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who does the scheme aim to assist?
The scheme is designed to assist poor widow mothers in Tamil Nadu by providing financial support for their daughter’s marriage. - How much financial assistance is provided?
The scheme provides a financial grant of ₹25,000. - What is the income limit for eligibility?
The annual income of the family should not exceed ₹72,000. - Are there any conditions regarding the number of daughters eligible for assistance?
Yes, the assistance is granted for the marriage of one daughter only. - What happens if applications are submitted late?
Applications must be submitted at least 40 days before the marriage date; applications received on or after the marriage date will not be entertained (except in exceptional circumstances where submission is allowed one day before the marriage). - What is the probable time limit for processing applications?
Applications are processed within 15 days from the date of receipt. - What certificates need to be enclosed with the application?
Key documents include the Death Certificate of the husband, Widow Certificate, Income Certificate, Passport-size photograph of the applicant, Age Certificate of the bride, and the Marriage Invitation. - What is the age requirement for the bride?
The bride must be above 18 years. - Who should grievances be reported to at the district level?
Grievances should be directed to the district-level Social Welfare office or the designated CSC. - Who should grievances be reported to at the state level?
For state-level grievances, contact the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department of Tamil Nadu. - Can the benefit be given to the bride if her widowed mother passes away?
Yes, in the event of the widowed mother’s death, the benefit may be transferred directly to the bride.