E.V.R. Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Daughter’s of Poor Widows: Scheme-II
Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment
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Overview
The "E.V.R. Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Daughters of Poor Widows: Scheme-II" was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to help poor widow mothers by providing financial assistance for the marriage of their daughter's.
Details
The "E.V.R. Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Daughters of Poor Widows: Scheme-II" was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The aim is to help poor widow mothers who face financial hardship in conducting their daughter's marriage. The scheme provides financial assistance ₹50,000/- along with one sovereign 8gm 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam for the marriage of their daughters.
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Benefits
• Financial assistance of ₹50,000/- for marriage expenses.
• 1 Sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam.
• Mode of Disbursal: Through Electronic Clearing Service.
• NOTE: The benefit can be given to the bride in case of the death of the widowed mother.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a Widow.
2. The applicant should be the mother of a girl child.
3. The annual income of the family should not exceed ₹72,000/-.
4. The age of the bride should be above 18 years.
5. The allowance is granted for the marriage of one daughter only.
6. The bride should be one of the following:
7. - A degree holder from regular colleges, distance education/government-recognized open university.
8. - A diploma holder from the Institution recognized by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu.
Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents (self-attest if required) needed to apply for the concerned scheme.
Online - via CSC
Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents (self-attest if required) needed to apply for the concerned scheme.
Step 2: Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.
Online - via CSC
Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.
Step 3: Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload copies of all the mandatory documents.
Online - via CSC
Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload copies of all the mandatory documents.
Step 4: Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the CSC. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Online - via CSC
NOTE: The applications are processed within 15 days from the date of receipt.
The application should be submitted 40 days before the marriage date. Applications received on or after the date of marriage will not be entertained.
NOTE: In exceptional circumstances, the application can be submitted one day before the marriage date.
Step 5: Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 6: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Offline
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 7: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Officer/ Extension Officer (Social Welfare).
Offline
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Officer/ Extension Officer (Social Welfare).
Step 8: Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if…
Offline
The application should be submitted 40 days before the marriage date. Applications received on or after the date of marriage will not be entertained.
NOTE: In exceptional circumstances, the application can be submitted one day before the marriage date.
Required Documents
• Death Certificate of husband (to be obtained from Corporation / Municipality)
• Widow Certificate (to be obtained from Tahsildar)
• Income Certificate (issued by the Tahsildar)
• Passport-size photograph of the Applicant.
• Age Certificate of the Bride.
• Marriage Invitation.
• Bills towards purchase of marriage articles for less than ₹10,000/-
• **NOTE:** Beneficiaries getting a widow pension under the Social Security Pension Scheme don't need to provide a window certificate and income certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who does the scheme aim to assist?
A: The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to poor widow mothers for conducting their daughter's marriage.
Q: How much financial assistance is provided in Scheme?
A: [?]50,000 is provided along with 1 Sovereign (8gm) 22 carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam.
Q: What is the income limit for eligibility?
A: The annual income of the family should not exceed [?]72,000/- to be eligible for the scheme.
Q: Are there any conditions regarding the number of daughters eligible for assistance?
A: Assistance is provided to one daughter of the widowed mother.
Q: What happens if applications are submitted late?
A: Applications received after the marriage date will not be entertained.
Q: What is the probable time limit for processing applications?
A: Applications are typically processed within 15 days from the date of receipt.
Q: What certificates need to be enclosed with the application for Scheme?
A: Beneficiaries receiving a widow pension under the Social Security Pension Scheme are exempted from obtaining a widow certificate and income certificate, Others need to obtain these certificates from the concerned Tahsildar. A copy of the daughter's age certificate is also required and education certificate.
Q: What is the age requirement for the bride?
A: The bride should have completed 18 years of age at the time of marriage, with no upper age limit.
Q: Who should grievances be reported to at the district level?
A: Grievances should be reported to the District Collector/District Social Welfare Officer at the district level.
Q: Who should grievances be reported to at the state level?
A: Grievances should be reported to the Director of Social Welfare 2nd Floor, Panagal Maaligai, Saidapet, Chennai - 600 015. Phone No. 044-24351885 at the state level.
Q: Can the benefit be given to the bride if her widowed mother passes away?
A: Yes, the benefit can be given to the bride if her widowed mother passes away.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a Widow.
The applicant should be the mother of a girl child.
The annual income of the family should not exceed ₹72,000/-.
The age of the bride should be above 18 years.
The allowance is granted for the marriage of one daughter only.
The bride should be one of the following:
- A degree holder from regular colleges, distance education/government-recognized open university.
- A diploma holder from the Institution recognized by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu.
Benefits
Financial assistance of ₹50,000/- for marriage expenses.
1 Sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam.
Mode of Disbursal: Through Electronic Clearing Service.
NOTE: The benefit can be given to the bride in case of the death of the widowed mother.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Death Certificate of husband (to be obtained from Corporation / Municipality) |
| 2 | Widow Certificate (to be obtained from Tahsildar) |
| 3 | Income Certificate (issued by the Tahsildar) |
| 4 | Passport-size photograph of the Applicant. |
| 5 | Age Certificate of the Bride. |
| 6 | Marriage Invitation. |
| 7 | Bills towards purchase of marriage articles for less than ₹10,000/- |
| 8 | **NOTE:** Beneficiaries getting a widow pension under the Social Security Pension Scheme don't need to provide a window certificate and income certificate. |
How to Apply
Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents (self-attest if required) needed to apply for the concerned scheme.
Online - via CSC Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents (self-attest if required) needed to apply for the concerned scheme.
Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.
Online - via CSC Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.
Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload copies of all the mandatory documents.
Online - via CSC Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload copies of all the mandatory documents.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the CSC. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Online - via CSC NOTE: The applications are processed within 15 days from the date of receipt. The application should be submitted 40 days before the marriage date. Applications received on or after the date of marriage will not be entertained. NOTE: In exceptional circumstances, the application can be submitted one day before the marriage date.
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Offline Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Offline Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Officer/ Extension Officer (Social Welfare).
Offline Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Officer/ Extension Officer (Social Welfare).
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if…
Offline The application should be submitted 40 days before the marriage date. Applications received on or after the date of marriage will not be entertained. NOTE: In exceptional circumstances, the application can be submitted one day before the marriage date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to poor widow mothers for conducting their daughter's marriage.