The Jyotiba Phule Shramik Kanyadan Yojana (JPSKPY) is a welfare scheme initiated by the Uttar Pradesh government to support registered workers by easing the financial burden associated with the marriage of their daughters. Recognizing the significant expense of a daughter’s wedding and aiming to promote gender equality, this scheme provides a one-time financial assistance to eligible workers. The initiative not only helps families afford a dignified marriage ceremony for their daughters but also strengthens the social fabric of worker families in Uttar Pradesh.
Benefits
- Financial Grant:
Eligible registered workers receive a one-time grant of ₹51,000. - Coverage:
The assistance is provided for the marriage of the worker’s children. In addition, a female registered worker is also eligible for the benefit for her own marriage.
Eligibility
- Employment:
The applicant must be a worker employed in an establishment registered under the Factories Act, 1948. - Salary Criteria:
The worker’s monthly salary (basic salary plus dearness allowance) should not exceed ₹15,000. - Membership Requirement:
The applicant should have maintained continuous membership with the relevant board for at least 3 years. - Family Limitation:
The scheme provides financial assistance for the marriage of up to two daughters of the registered worker. - Age Criteria for the Girl Child:
The girl’s age should not be less than 18 years on the date of her marriage. - Timing of Application:
Applications can be made either 3 months before or 1 year after the scheduled date of marriage.
Application Process
Online – Via the Official Portal
- Access the Portal:
Visit the official website of the Uttar Pradesh Labour Welfare Board at https://skpuplabour.in/. - User Registration:
- Select the “Shramik Application” option from the homepage.
- For new users, click “Register New User” and fill out the registration form with accurate details.
- Submit the form to receive a unique user ID and password on your registered mobile number.
- Login and Application:
- Log in using the provided credentials.
- Choose the relevant scholarship scheme from the available options.
- Complete the online application form, ensuring that all details are accurately provided, and upload a recent photograph.
- Verification:
- After submission, print a copy of the completed application form for your records.
- Present the application form at the concerned educational institution and the factory/establishment for verification and endorsement.
- Final Submission:
- Log in again to the portal, access the “Scheme Application Details” section, and upload a scanned copy of the verified application form along with the required supporting documents.
- Save and submit the application.
- Notification:
- Once the application is verified and approved, the financial assistance will be disbursed to the beneficiary’s bank account.
- The beneficiary will be notified via SMS on the registered mobile number.
- Application Tracking:
- Applicants can track the status of their application by selecting the “Application Status” option on the portal.
Documents Required
- Attested Photocopy of the Online Filled Application Form related to the scheme.
- Read Photocopy of the Bank Passbook of the daughter or worker (with IFSC code).
- Read Photocopy of Aadhaar Card or any Government-issued Document that mentions the date of birth (to verify the age of the girl child).
- Read Photocopy of the Wedding Card.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this scheme all about?
The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹51,000 to registered workers for the marriage of their daughters, and also allows female registered workers to avail the benefit for their own marriage. - What benefits are provided?
A one-time financial grant of ₹51,000 is provided to eligible beneficiaries. - How much financial benefits are provided under the scheme?
The assistance amount is ₹51,000. - What is the employment eligibility criteria?
The applicant must be employed in an establishment registered under the Factories Act, 1948, with a monthly salary not exceeding ₹15,000. - For how many daughters can the benefit of the scheme be availed?
The benefit is provided for the marriage of up to two daughters. - What are the financial eligibility criteria?
In addition to the salary limit, workers must maintain continuous membership with the board for at least 3 years. - What is the procedure to get the scheme benefits?
Register on the official portal, complete the online application form, obtain verification from your employer and educational institution, and then submit the verified form for disbursement. - What is the official website to register and apply?
Visit https://skpuplabour.in/. - What documents are required?
You need an attested photocopy of the online filled application form, bank passbook copy with IFSC code, Aadhaar card (or equivalent government document showing DOB), and a photocopy of the wedding card.