Financial Assistance For The Marriage Of Daughters Of Poor Widows And Orphan Girls
in Delhi
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Financial Assistance For The Marriage Of Daughters Of Poor Widows And Orphan Girls in Delhi
Financial Assistance For The Marriage Of Daughters Of Poor Widows And Orphan Girls is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Delhi.
Apply for Financial Assistance For The Marriage Of Daughters Of Poor Widows And Orphan Girls in Delhi
Scheme Overview
This is a welfare scheme by the GNCTD to provide financial assistance to poor widows for performing the marriage of their daughters and to provide financial assistance to the guardians including Homes/Institutions or foster parents of an orphan girl or an orphan girl for her marriage.
Eligibility Criteria
Financial assistance can be granted for performing marriage up to two daughters only.
Residence of a minimum of 5 years in Delhi before the date of application.
The income of the applicant should be less than ₹ 1,00,000/-per year from all sources (including rent, interest/dividends on savings & investments, earnings from the farm, property sale proceeds, etc.) of the applicant.
Applicant should have an Aadhar number
The Applicant should have a single-operated Aadhaar-linked account with any bank in the NCT of Delhi only.
The applicant should not be in receipt of any assistance from the discretionary fund of the Lt. Governor or the Chief Minister of Delhi for the same purpose.
The girl whose marriage is to be solemnized should be major on the date of marriage i.e. above 18 years of age.
The application must be submitted within a period of sixty days, before or after the date of the marriage being solemnized.
Benefits
The quantum of Assistance is one-time ₹ 30,000/- up to two daughters only.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | The following self-attested documents shall be scanned and uploaded/attached with the application:- |
| 2 | In the case of the Widow applicant a copy of the death certificate of her husband issued by the Registrar- Births & Deaths; |
| 3 | A copy of the Ration card or voter identity card or any proof of residence; |
| 4 | A self-declaration with regard to the income of the applicant |
| 5 | Age proof of the girl in the form of a school leaving certificate or date of birth certificate issued by the Registrar of Births & Deaths |
| 6 | In the case of an orphan girl growing up on her own, an affidavit on stamp paper duly attested by a Metropolitan or Executive Magistrate or a Notary or a certificate from a Gazetted Officer to the effect that she is an orphan. |
| 7 | In the case of a girl brought up by a guardian or foster parent or relative, such persons or guardians should submit the affidavits to the effect that the girl is an orphan and he/they have brought her up. |
| 8 | A marriage invitation card for the marriage for which financial assistance is sought. |
| 9 | Self-declaration to the effect that no financial assistance has been received by the applicant from any other Govt. organization, Non-Govt. organization, Municipal Corporation of Delhi or New Delhi Municipal Corporation, or any other statutory or non-stat |
| 10 | Aadhar Card |
| 11 | Residence proof of last 5-year residence in Delhi. |
| 12 | Bank account details (Single –operated Aadhar linked) in Delhi only. |
| 13 | Bank passbook/statement for the last year. |
| 14 | In the case of SC/ST applicants, a caste certificate in the name of the applicant issued by a competent authority, and in the case of minority applicants self-declaration of the religion of the applicant duly verified by the religious institution has to b |
| 15 | One passport-size photo of the applicant. |
| 16 | One photograph of the Marriage Ceremony. |
How to Apply in Delhi
The application is to be made online on the e-District portal (Delhi) Link: https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/
Online — https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/ The application is to be made online on the e-District portal (Delhi) Link: https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/
Step 1: Log on to https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/
Online — https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/ Step 1: Log on to https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/
Step 2: Under Citizen Corner click on "New User"
Online — https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/ Step 2: Under Citizen Corner click on "New User"
Step 3: Click on select the document – Aadhar or Voter ID
Online — https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/ Step 3: Click on select the document – Aadhar or Voter ID
Step 4: Enter your Aadhar Card Number/Voter ID Card Number
Online — https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/ Step 4: Enter your Aadhar Card Number/Voter ID Card Number
Step 5: Type the Captcha in the box shown. The "Citizen Registration Form" will Open.
Online — https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/ Step 5: Type the Captcha in the box shown. The "Citizen Registration Form" will Open.
Step 6: Fill up all fields including details of the Present Residential Address
Online — https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/ Step 6: Fill up all fields including details of the Present Residential Address
Step 7: Enter Captcha, and Click on Continue.
Online — https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/ Step 7: Enter Captcha, and Click on Continue.
Step 8: Login ID and Password will be received on the given mobile number/e-mail address.
Online — https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/ Step 8: Login ID and Password will be received on the given mobile number/e-mail address.
Step 9: Now Registration on the e-district portal is complete
Online — https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/ Step 9: Now Registration on the e-district portal is complete
Step 1: Click on Registered User Login. Enter the given login ID and Password. Enter Captcha and Click on Login.
Online — https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/ Step 1: Click on Registered User Login. Enter the given login ID and Password. Enter Captcha and Click on Login.
Step 2: Go to Main Page (Main Page) will open click on apply online. Drop Box applies for services will open – click on the link.
Online — https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/ Step 2: Go to Main Page (Main Page) will open click on apply online. Drop Box applies for services will open – click on the link.
Step 3: A list of Departments providing online services shall open – Select the Department of Women & Child Development.
Online — https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/ Step 3: A list of Departments providing online services shall open – Select the Department of Women & Child Development.
Step 4: Three Financial Assistance Schemes will be shown. Choose the relevant scheme and Click on Apply.
Online — https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/ Step 4: Three Financial Assistance Schemes will be shown. Choose the relevant scheme and Click on Apply.
Step 5: Check the BASIC/PERSONAL DETAILS FORM and click on Continue. The form will open fill up all required fields & upload all required documents as per the requirement of the scheme selected.
Online — https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/ Step 5: Check the BASIC/PERSONAL DETAILS FORM and click on Continue. The form will open fill up all required fields & upload all required documents as per the requirement of the scheme selected.
Step 6: Then click next and upload the photograph. Then click on finish. One OTP will be received on the registered mobile number. Enter OTP and Submit.
Online — https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/ Step 6: Then click next and upload the photograph. Then click on finish. One OTP will be received on the registered mobile number. Enter OTP and Submit.
Step 7: Acknowledgment of successful submission shall be generated.
Online — https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/ Step 7: Acknowledgment of successful submission shall be generated.
The application can also be submitted offline at the concerned District Office for the time being. The application form is available at http://www.wcddel.in <downloads> and at all District Offices, DWCD.
Offline The application can also be submitted offline at the concerned District Office for the time being. The application form is available at http://www.wcddel.in <downloads> and at all District Offices, DWCD.
Common questions in Delhi
Who can apply for Financial Assistance For The Marriage Of Daughters Of Poor Widows And Orphan Girls in Delhi?
Eligible residents of Delhi who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Financial Assistance For The Marriage Of Daughters Of Poor Widows And Orphan Girls. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Financial Assistance For The Marriage Of Daughters Of Poor Widows And Orphan Girls in Delhi?
Applicants in Delhi typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, an Aadhaar number is mandatory for filling up the application- without the Aadhaar number, the application portal will not work.