The Shaadi Mubarak Scheme, launched on 2nd October 2014 by the Government of Telangana, is a welfare initiative aimed at preventing child marriages and supporting financially distressed minority families with marriage expenses. The scheme provides a one-time financial assistance directly transferred into the bank account of the bride’s mother, ensuring a smooth wedding process and helping uplift the status of minority community girls. Only those girls who have attained 18 years of age or above are eligible, thereby also promoting higher literacy and delaying early marriages.
Benefits
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General Financial Assistance:
Unmarried girls from the minority community receive a one-time grant of ₹1,00,116/- at the time of marriage. -
For Disabled Girls:
A higher financial assistance of ₹1,25,145/- is provided to the parents of disabled girls. -
One-Time Grant:
The assistance is a one-time benefit and can be availed only once in a lifetime.
Eligibility
To qualify for the scheme, the following conditions must be met:
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Community:
The unmarried girl must belong to the minority community. -
Residency:
The applicant must be a permanent resident of Telangana. -
Age Requirement:
The girl must have completed 18 years of age at the time of marriage. -
Date of Marriage:
The wedding must be on or after 2nd October 2014. -
Income Limit:
The combined annual income of the parents should not exceed ₹2,00,000/-. -
Additional Conditions:
The scheme is designed to support the financial needs of minority families and promote delayed marriages and educational upliftment among girls.
Application Process
Online Process via Telangana ePass Portal
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Visit the Portal:
Go to the Telangana ePass website. -
Select the Service:
Scroll down on the homepage and click on “Kalyana Lakshmi Shaadi Mubarak”. -
Registration:
Under “Shaadi Mubarak Services For Minority”, click on “Registration”.- Fill out the registration form completely and click “Submit”.
- Upon registration, you can check your application status and print the form under the “Print/Status” tab.
- If needed, edit your application and upload additional documents under the “Edit/Uploads” tab.
Documents Required
- Bride’s Scanned Aadhaar Copy
- Bride’s Mother’s Scanned Aadhaar Copy
- Groom’s Scanned Aadhaar Copy
- Bride’s Mother’s Scanned Bank Passbook
- Bride’s Scanned Bank Passbook
- Recent Passport-Size Photograph of the Bride
- Wedding Card (if available)
- Wedding Photograph
- Bride’s Age Proof Certificate
- Community Certificate
- Income Certificate
- Proof of Residence
- Any other documents as specified by the scheme guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the “Shaadi Mubarak Scheme” in Telangana?
It is a welfare scheme aimed at providing financial assistance to minority community families to support the marriage of eligible girls. -
What is the objective of the scheme?
To prevent child marriages, support the marriage expenses of financially distressed minority families, and promote education and social upliftment among minority girls. -
When was this scheme launched?
The scheme was launched on 2nd October 2014. -
Which department has launched this scheme?
It was launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Telangana. -
How much money is given under the scheme?
- ₹1,00,116/- is provided for general cases.
- ₹1,25,145/- is provided for the parents of disabled girls.
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Who is eligible for the scheme?
Unmarried girls from the minority community, who are permanent residents of Telangana, have attained at least 18 years of age, and whose family income is up to ₹2,00,000/- per annum, are eligible. -
What is the minimum age limit to apply under the scheme?
The minimum age is 18 years. -
Is this scheme only for the minority community?
Yes, the scheme is specifically designed for the minority community. -
Is this scheme only for residents of Telangana?
Yes, only permanent residents of Telangana are eligible. -
What is the income limit to apply under the scheme?
The combined annual income of the parents should not exceed ₹2,00,000/-. -
How can an applicant avail of the benefits of the scheme?
Applicants can register and apply online through the Telangana ePass portal by following the detailed steps provided.