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Financial Assistance for Marriage of Poor Scheduled Caste Brides

Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Puducherry

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Overview

The scheme “Financial Assistance for Marriage of Poor Scheduled Caste Brides” was introduced by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Dept, Govt of Puducherry. The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to poor parents from Scheduled Castes for performing the marriage of their daughters.

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Description
The scheme “Financial Assistance for Marriage of Poor Scheduled Caste Brides” was introduced by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry. The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to poor parents from Scheduled Castes for performing the marriage of their daughters. The financial assistance is given at the rate of ₹15,000/- in each case for the marriage of their two daughters.

Benefits
• Financial Assistance of ₹15,000/- in each case for the marriage of their two daughters.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The Parent/Guardian of the bride should be a citizen of India.
2. - The Parent/Guardian of the bride should be from a Scheduled Caste.
3. - The Parent/Guardian of the bride should be a native of Puducherry.
4. - The assistance is provided for the first marriage alone.
5. - The marriage should be registered.
6. - The assistance is available only for two daughters in a family.
7. - The application should be submitted 30 days prior to the date of marriage.
8. - The annual income of the parent/guardian should not exceed ₹2,00,000.
9. - The applicant should not be receiving financial assistance from other sources.
10. - The marriage should be performed in accordance with the law.
11. - The bride should have attained the age of 18 years.
12. - The bridegroom should have attained the age of 21 years.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Online
Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.

Step 2: Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, click "Register a New Membership".
Online
Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, click "Register a New Membership".

Step 3: Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declara…
Online
Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declaration. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Signup".

Step 4: Step 4: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
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Step 4: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.

Step 5: Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".
Online
Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".

Step 6: Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.
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Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.

Step 7: Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.
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Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.

Step 8: Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
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Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).

Step 9: Step 9: Tick the declaration stating "I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of my Knowledge". Submit the application and note the application number for tracking your application. The application nu…
Online
*Track Your Application here
* Access the User Manual for Online Application here

Required Documents
• Residence-cum-nativity Certificate.
• Aadhaar Card.
• Birth Certificate or TC of the Bride.
• Birth Certificate or TC of the Bridegroom.
• Caste Certificate.
• Income Certificate.
• Marriage Invitation.
• Marriage Registration.
• Ration Card.
• Recent passport-size photograph of the Bride.
• Recent passport-size photograph of the Bridegroom.
• Voter Card.
• First-time Marriage Certificate obtained from MP/MLA/Commissioner of Municipality/Commune Panchayat.
• Bank Account details of the applicant.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is there a specific authority from which the first-time marriage certificate should be obtained?
A: The first-time marriage certificate should be obtained from MP/MLA/Commissioner of Municipality/Commune Panchayat as specified in the scheme guidelines.

Q: Are there any restrictions on the source of financial assistance for the applicant?
A: Applicants should not be receiving financial assistance from other sources to be eligible for this scheme.

Q: Can the financial assistance be availed for subsequent marriages?
A: No, the assistance is provided for the first marriage only, as per the guidelines of the scheme.

Q: When should the application for financial assistance be submitted?
A: The application must be submitted 30 days prior to the scheduled date of marriage to be considered for financial assistance.

Q: Is there an age requirement for the bride and groom to qualify for this scheme?
A: Yes, the bride should be at least 18 years old, and the groom should be at least 21 years old at the time of marriage.

Q: How many daughters per family are eligible for financial assistance under this scheme?
A: Financial assistance is available for the marriage of the first two daughters in a family, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.

Q: Is There Any Application Fee?
A: No, applicants can rest assured that the entire application process is entirely free of cost. There are no fees associated with applying for this scheme.

Q: Is There Any Compensation For The Delay In The Disbursal Of The Scheme Benefits?
A: The guidelines do not mention any provision for compensation in the event of delayed disbursement of scheme benefits. Applicants should note that compensation for delays is not part of the scheme's framework.

Q: Can Applicants From The Neighboring States/UTs Also Apply To This Scheme?
A: Unfortunately, this scheme is exclusively available to permanent residents of the Puducherry. Applicants from neighboring States/UTs, among others, are not eligible to apply.

Eligibility Criteria

1

- The Parent/Guardian of the bride should be a citizen of India.

2

- The Parent/Guardian of the bride should be from a Scheduled Caste.

3

- The Parent/Guardian of the bride should be a native of Puducherry.

4

- The assistance is provided for the first marriage alone.

5

- The marriage should be registered.

6

- The assistance is available only for two daughters in a family.

7

- The application should be submitted 30 days prior to the date of marriage.

8

- The annual income of the parent/guardian should not exceed ₹2,00,000.

9

- The applicant should not be receiving financial assistance from other sources.

10

- The marriage should be performed in accordance with the law.

11

- The bride should have attained the age of 18 years.

12

- The bridegroom should have attained the age of 21 years.

Benefits

Financial Assistance of ₹15,000/- in each case for the marriage of their two daughters.

Required Documents

# Document
1 Residence-cum-nativity Certificate.
2 Aadhaar Card.
3 Birth Certificate or TC of the Bride.
4 Birth Certificate or TC of the Bridegroom.
5 Caste Certificate.
6 Income Certificate.
7 Marriage Invitation.
8 Marriage Registration.
9 Ration Card.
10 Recent passport-size photograph of the Bride.
11 Recent passport-size photograph of the Bridegroom.
12 Voter Card.
13 First-time Marriage Certificate obtained from MP/MLA/Commissioner of Municipality/Commune Panchayat.
14 Bank Account details of the applicant.

How to Apply

1

Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.

Online Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.

2

Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, click "Register a New Membership".

Online Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, click "Register a New Membership".

3

Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declara…

Online Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declaration. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Signup".

4

Step 4: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.

Online Step 4: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.

5

Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".

Online Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".

6

Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.

Online Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.

7

Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.

Online Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.

8

Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).

Online Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).

9

Step 9: Tick the declaration stating "I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of my Knowledge". Submit the application and note the application number for tracking your application. The application nu…

Online *Track Your Application here * Access the User Manual for Online Application here

Frequently Asked Questions

The first-time marriage certificate should be obtained from MP/MLA/Commissioner of Municipality/Commune Panchayat as specified in the scheme guidelines.

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