The Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu has launched the E.V.R. Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Daughters of Poor Widows: Scheme-II. The scheme aims to help poor widowed mothers who face financial hardships in conducting their daughter’s marriage by providing financial support and a traditional gold coin for the Thirumangalyam ceremony.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance: ₹50,000/- for marriage expenses.
- Gold Coin: 1 Sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam.
- Mode of Disbursal: Through Electronic Clearing Service.
Note: The benefit can be given to the bride even in the event of the widowed mother’s death.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a widow and the mother of a girl child.
- The annual income of the family should not exceed ₹72,000/-.
- The bride’s age should be above 18 years.
- The allowance is granted for the marriage of one daughter only.
- The bride should be a:
- Degree holder from regular colleges, distance education, or a government-recognized open university, or
- Diploma holder from an institution recognized by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu.
Application Process
Online – Via CSCs and Offline
- Document Preparation: Gather copies of the necessary documents (self-attested if required).
- Biometric Verification: Visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) to complete the biometric verification process.
- Form Submission: Fill in all mandatory fields in the application form and upload the required documents.
- Receipt: Request an acknowledgment receipt from the CSC, ensuring it includes essential details such as the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Processing Time: Applications are processed within 15 days from the date of receipt.
Deadline for Application
- Applications must be submitted 40 days before the marriage date.
- Applications received on or after the marriage date will not be entertained.
- Exceptional Circumstances: In exceptional cases, the application can be submitted one day before the marriage date.
Documents Required
- Death Certificate of Husband (to be obtained from the Corporation/Municipality).
- Widow Certificate (to be obtained from the Tahsildar).
- Income Certificate (issued by the Tahsildar).
- Passport-size Photograph of the Applicant.
- Age Certificate of the Bride.
- Marriage Invitation.
- Bills for Purchase of Marriage Articles (for amounts less than ₹10,000/-).
Note: Beneficiaries receiving a widow pension under the Social Security Pension Scheme are exempt from providing a widow certificate and income certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Who does the scheme aim to assist?
The scheme is designed to assist poor widowed mothers by helping cover the marriage expenses of their daughters. -
How much financial assistance is provided in the scheme?
The scheme offers financial assistance of ₹50,000/- along with a gold coin. -
What is the income limit for eligibility?
The family’s annual income should not exceed ₹72,000/-. -
Are there any conditions regarding the number of daughters eligible for assistance?
Assistance is granted for the marriage of one daughter only. -
What happens if applications are submitted late?
Applications must be submitted 40 days before the marriage date; late applications will not be entertained, except under exceptional circumstances (one day before the marriage date). -
What is the probable processing time for applications?
Applications are processed within 15 days from the date of receipt. -
What certificates need to be enclosed with the application?
Required certificates include the Death Certificate of the husband, Widow Certificate, Income Certificate, Age Certificate of the Bride, and others as specified. -
What is the age requirement for the bride?
The bride should be above 18 years. -
Who should grievances be reported to at the district and state levels?
Detailed grievance redressal contacts are usually provided by the department, and applicants should refer to the official notification for district and state-level grievance contacts. -
Can the benefit be given to the bride if her widowed mother passes away?
Yes, the benefit can be awarded to the bride even if her widowed mother has passed away.