The Vidhva Vivah Uphar Yojana is a government scheme under the Social Justice and Empowerment Department of Rajasthan designed to support widows in starting a new chapter of life. The scheme provides financial assistance to help widows meet the expenses associated with their marriage, ensuring that they can establish a comfortable new home. This initiative is aimed at empowering widow women from Rajasthan by easing the financial burden involved in remarriage.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance/Gift Amount:
- A one-time financial gift of ₹51,000 is provided to assist with the marriage.
Eligibility
- Community and Residency:
- The applicant must be a widow from Rajasthan.
- The applicant should be a resident of Rajasthan or must have lived in Rajasthan for at least 3 years prior to remarriage.
- Pension Entitlement:
- The applicant should be entitled to a widow pension as per the applicable rules.
- Age Limit:
- The eligible age for the applicant is between 18 and 50 years.
- Marital Status:
- The applicant must not have remarried before applying for this scheme.
Application Process
Offline Process
- Obtain the Application Form:
- Collect the application form from the Officer of the District Social Justice and Empowerment Department or download it from the official document (refer to Page No. 7).
- Alternatively, the form can be prepared on plain paper as per the prescribed format.
- Fill the Application:
- Complete the form and attach all the required documents.
- Submit the Application:
- Submit the filled application form along with the documents to the Officer of the District Social Justice and Empowerment Department.
Documents Required
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Mandatory Documents:
- Aadhaar Card Copy
- Address Proof Copy
- Bank Passbook Copy
- Birth Certificate Copy (for age proof)
- Death Certificate Copy of Husband
- Jan Aadhaar/Bhamashah Card Copy
- Passport Size Photograph
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Additional Supporting Documents:
- Age proof (such as school certificate or birth certificate)
- Husband’s death certificate
- Residence proof
- Income proof (covering all sources)
- Details of family members
- Widow pension document (if applicable)
- Remarriage certificate (certified copy, if applicable)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where to apply for Vidhva Vivah Uphar Yojana in Rajasthan?
Applications are submitted to the Officer of the District Social Justice and Empowerment Department. -
What benefits are provided under the scheme?
The scheme provides a one-time financial gift of ₹51,000 to assist in the marriage of widows. -
Can persons from other states apply for this scheme?
No, the scheme is intended for widows from Rajasthan or those who have lived in Rajasthan for at least 3 years before remarriage. -
What documents are required?
Required documents include Aadhaar Card, address proof, bank passbook, birth certificate, husband’s death certificate, Jan Aadhaar/Bhamashah Card, passport-size photo, and other supporting documents as specified. -
What is a Bhamashah Card?
The Bhamashah Card is an identification card issued in Rajasthan to facilitate various social welfare schemes. -
Is this scheme only for widows?
Yes, the scheme is exclusively for widow women. -
What is DBT?
DBT stands for Direct Benefit Transfer, a system for transferring subsidies or benefits directly to the beneficiary’s bank account. -
What is an IFSC code?
An IFSC code is a unique identifier for bank branches used during electronic fund transfers. -
How many times can an applicant avail of the benefits?
The scheme provides financial assistance only once per eligible applicant. -
Is this scheme applicable only for urban areas?
The scheme is available throughout Rajasthan without a specific urban or rural restriction. -
Is there any age restriction for widows to avail benefits under this scheme?
Yes, the applicant must be between 18 and 50 years of age.