Financial Assistance for the Marriage of Daughters of Widows/Destitute Women belonging to the Scheduled Caste

Description
This program, under the Department of Social Welfare, Women & Child Development, Chandigarh, aims to uplift widows belonging to the Scheduled Caste community. Widows, particularly from marginalized groups, often face financial struggles and social isolation. By providing financial aid for their daughters' weddings, the program helps alleviate these burdens and promotes their overall well-being. The initiative empowers these widows by supporting their daughters' marriages. Marriage expenses can be substantial, and this assistance enables them to fulfill their parental duties and ensure a respectable marriage for their daughters.

Exclusions
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Benefits
• > **Financial grant : ₹20,000/- for the marriage of daughters.**

Eligibility Criteria
1. The bride&amp;#39;s mother must belong to a Scheduled Caste community.
2. Financial help is available for the marriage of up to two daughters in a family.
3. The bride must be at least 18 years old on the date of marriage.
4. This assistance is only for the first marriage of each daughter.
5. Your family&amp;#39;s monthly income cannot be more than ₹2,000/-. (Verified by the Tehsildar).
6. Applicant must have lived in Chandigarh for at least 3 years.
7. If both the bride&amp;#39;s parents are deceased, her legal guardian can apply for this help.

Required Documents
• Death certificate of father of girl (Bride).
• Caste Certificate.
• Age proof of the girl.
• Aadhar Card.
• Residence proof of three years (Voter Card, Ration Card, Electricity Bill, Water Bill, etc).
• Legal Guardian certificate in case both the parents had died.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is there a Caste-related Eligibility Criteria in this scheme?
A: Yes, only the Scheduled Caste community can apply this scheme.

Q: What is the financial benefit amount ?
A: Financial benefit of [?] 20,000/- will be provided.

Q: Is there any age criteria ?
A: Yes, a Girl should be at least 18 years of age on the date of marriage.

Q: How can I apply online for a scheme?
A: Go to the ServicesPlus website https://serviceonline.gov.in/ and follow the steps given in the scheme.

Q: Are there any specific documents required for the application?
A: Death certificate of father of girl (Bride).
Caste Certificate.
Age proof of the girl.
Aadhar Card.
Residence proof of three years (Voter Card, Ration Card, Electricity Bill, Water Bill etc).
Legal Guardian certificate in case of both the parents had died.

Q: What is DBT?
A: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) was launched by the Government of India in January, 2013. Here the money will be directly transferred to the bank account of the beneficiaries of various Government schemes.

Q: Can I apply offline for the scheme?
A: No you can apply online only.

Q: Can applicants from outside Chandigarh apply for the scheme?
A: No, only Chandigarh people can apply for this scheme.

Q: How many times the applicant can avail of the benefits of the scheme?
A: Only ones.

Q: Is this scheme only for Womens ?
A: Yes, is this scheme only for women.