The Mukhyamantri Kanyadaan Yojana is an initiative by the Rajasthan Government aimed at promoting the marriage of girls from economically weaker sections. This scheme provides financial assistance to eligible families to cover marriage-related expenses such as jewelry, clothes, and other costs. The objective is to empower girls and their families by easing the financial burden associated with marriage.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance:
- Eligible beneficiaries receive an assistance amount ranging from ₹31,000 to ₹41,000 at the time of the girl’s marriage.
- If the girl has passed the 10th standard, the assistance provided is ₹41,000; if she has passed the 12th standard, the assistance increases to ₹51,000.
- Funding Provision:
- The scheme includes a provision of savings of approximately ₹24 crore, with periodic reviews at the district level (committee meetings every 3 months).
Eligibility Criteria
- Residency & Age:
- The bride’s family must be a resident of Rajasthan.
- The bride should be 18 years of age or older.
- Income & Education:
- The family’s annual income must be less than ₹2.5 lakh and should not have any other source of income.
- The bride should have completed at least 10th-standard education.
- Target Groups:
- The scheme is designed for Divyang (differently abled) women and other women belonging to:
- BPL families from the Scheduled Tribe category
- BPL families from minority categories
- Specially Qualified Individuals (those who are not income taxpayers)
- Female players (if self-married) who meet the criteria as per Personnel Department circulars
- Beneficiaries under the Palanhar Yojana
- (Note: The scheme requires that neither the bride nor her parents are income taxpayers.)
- The scheme is designed for Divyang (differently abled) women and other women belonging to:
Application Process (Online)
Registration Process:
- Visit the Official Portal:
- Go to the official portal.
- Register:
- Click on the “Register” option.
- You will be redirected to the SSO registration page with the option to choose Citizen.
- Choose Authentication Method:
- Jan Aadhaar:
- Enter the Jan Aadhaar number, click Next, select your name along with the head of the family and other members, then click Send OTP.
- Enter and verify the OTP.
- Google:
- Enter your Gmail ID, click Next, then enter your password.
- A new SSO link will appear; click on it, create your SSO ID password, and enter your mobile number to complete registration.
- Jan Aadhaar:
Application Submission:
- Login:
- After registration, log in using your User ID and password.
- Dashboard Navigation:
- Click on the “IFMS-RAJSSP” option on the dashboard.
- Enter Application Details:
- Click on “Application Entry Request”.
- Enter your Bhamashah Family ID and search.
- Select the person’s name and the scheme name.
- Aadhaar Authentication:
- Complete Aadhaar authentication and click on Get Details.
- Fill and Submit:
- Provide required details including pensioner, bank, disability (if applicable), and verification details.
- Upload the necessary documents and submit the application.
Documents Required
- *Caste Certificate Copy
- *Aadhaar Card Copy
- *Address Proof Copy
- *Bank Passbook Copy
- Birth Certificate Copy (for age proof)*
- Death Certificate Copy (in case of widow)*
- Income Certificate Copy (for widow/Palanhar/Divyang)*
- *Education Qualification Marksheet/Certificate Copy
- *Marriage Certificate Copy
- *Jan Aadhaar/Bhamashah Card Copy
- *Passport Size Photo
- *Ration Card Copy
- *Voter ID Copy
Documents marked with an asterisk () are mandatory.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Who can apply for this scheme?
A: The scheme is intended for girls from economically weaker sections in Rajasthan, especially those from BPL families belonging to Scheduled Tribes, minority categories, or specially qualified individuals (non-income taxpayers), as well as Divyang women and beneficiaries under the Palanhar Yojana.
Q: What are the benefits of this scheme?
A: Financial assistance ranging from ₹31,000 to ₹41,000 is provided at the time of marriage, which increases to ₹41,000 if the girl has passed 10th and to ₹51,000 if she has passed 12th.
Q: What is the eligibility criteria?
A:
- The bride must be 18 years or older.
- The family’s annual income should be less than ₹2.5 lakh with no other income sources.
- The bride should have completed at least 10th-standard education.
- The scheme targets BPL families from Scheduled Tribes, minorities, specially qualified individuals, Divyang women, and beneficiaries of the Palanhar Yojana.
Q: What documents are needed to apply?
A: Required documents include copies of caste certificate, Aadhaar, address proof, bank passbook, birth certificate, death certificate (if applicable), income certificate (if applicable), education qualification documents, marriage certificate, Jan Aadhaar/Bhamashah card, passport-sized photo, ration card, and voter ID.
Q: How do I apply for this scheme?
A: You can apply online through the official portal by registering via SSO (using Jan Aadhaar or Google authentication) and then submitting the application via the IFMS-RAJSSP portal as detailed above.
Q: What is DBT?
A: DBT stands for Direct Benefit Transfer, which means that the financial assistance will be directly credited into the beneficiary’s bank account.
Q: Is there an application fee?
A: No, there is no application fee for this scheme.
Q: What is IFSC code?
A: The IFSC code is a unique identifier for bank branches used in electronic funds transfer; ensure you provide accurate bank details during application.
Q: Is this scheme applicable in urban areas?
A: Yes, the scheme is applicable throughout Rajasthan, including urban areas.
Q: Can I fill the application form in a language other than English?
A: The application process details do not specify an alternate language; please refer to the official portal for language options if available.