The Vivah Sahayata Yojana, initiated by the Madhya Pradesh Labour Department in 2018, is designed to provide financial assistance for marriage. The scheme aims to reduce the financial burden on registered workers by supporting the marriage or remarriage of the registered female worker, as well as providing assistance for up to two daughters of the registered worker.
Benefits
- Total Assistance: ₹55,000/-
- Breakup of Assistance:
- ₹11,000/- as cash.
- ₹38,000/- worth of household goods.
- ₹6,000/- provided to the organizer of the mass marriage program (if applicable).
Eligibility
- Establishment Coverage:
The industrial establishment/institution must be covered under the Madhya Pradesh Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1982, with the Board receiving regular contributions. - Timing for Application:
The application must be submitted either 15 days before the wedding date or within 60 days after the wedding. - Age Criteria:
The bride should be at least 18 years old and the groom at least 21 years old. - Employment Duration:
The applicant must have been employed in the establishment for at least one year. - Exclusivity:
If the applicant has already availed of marriage assistance under any other scheme, they are ineligible for this scheme.
Application Process
Offline Process
- Visit the Official Website:
Search for “Vivah Sahayata Yojana” on the official website. - Download the Application Form:
Obtain either the online fillable application form or a blank form. - Select District and Lok Seva Kendra:
On the portal, select the district name and choose the “Lok Seva Kendra” option to locate the nearest center. - Submit the Application:
Submit the completed application form along with the required documents at the designated Lok Seva Kendra.
Documents Required
- Application form in the prescribed format (submitted either 15 days before the marriage date or 60 days after the marriage date).
- Age-related document.
- Labour Card.
- Aadhaar Card.
- Bank account details (photocopy of the first page of the applicant’s bank passbook).
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this scheme?
A financial assistance program for marriage initiated by the Madhya Pradesh Labour Department. - What is the eligible age for the bride?
The bride should be at least 18 years old. - Is this scheme only for workers’ or employees’ daughters?
The scheme covers the marriage of the registered female worker and up to two of her daughters. - Can men also take benefits of this scheme?
The scheme is primarily aimed at the registered female worker and her daughters. - What are the benefits provided under this scheme?
Total assistance of ₹55,000, divided into cash and household goods, with additional support for mass marriage programs if applicable. - How do I apply for the scheme?
By downloading and submitting the application form through the designated Lok Seva Kendra after selecting the relevant district on the official portal. - What is the time period to apply for the benefits?
The application must be submitted either 15 days before the marriage or within 60 days after the marriage. - Is this scheme applicable only in rural areas or urban areas?
The scheme is available to eligible workers irrespective of whether they are in rural or urban areas. - What is the financial eligibility criteria?
Specific financial eligibility details are defined as per the guidelines issued under the Madhya Pradesh Labour Welfare Fund Act. - Is this scheme only for Madhya Pradesh citizens?
Yes, the scheme is applicable to workers covered under the Madhya Pradesh Labour Welfare Fund Act.