Financial Assistance for the Marriage of Daughters of Widows/Destitute Women belonging to the Scheduled Caste
in Chandigarh
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Financial Assistance for the Marriage of Daughters of Widows/Destitute Women belonging to the Scheduled Caste in Chandigarh
Financial Assistance for the Marriage of Daughters of Widows/Destitute Women belonging to the Scheduled Caste is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Chandigarh.
Apply for Financial Assistance for the Marriage of Daughters of Widows/Destitute Women belonging to the Scheduled Caste in Chandigarh
Scheme Overview
By the Chandigarh Government, this scheme is initiated to reduce the financial burden for the girl marriage. Under the scheme financial assistance will be provided.
Eligibility Criteria
The bride's mother must belong to a Scheduled Caste community.
Financial help is available for the marriage of up to two daughters in a family.
The bride must be at least 18 years old on the date of marriage.
This assistance is only for the first marriage of each daughter.
Your family's monthly income cannot be more than ₹2,000/-. (Verified by the Tehsildar).
Applicant must have lived in Chandigarh for at least 3 years.
If both the bride's parents are deceased, her legal guardian can apply for this help.
Benefits
> **Financial grant : ₹20,000/- for the marriage of daughters.**
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Death certificate of father of girl (Bride). |
| 2 | Caste Certificate. |
| 3 | Age proof of the girl. |
| 4 | Aadhar Card. |
| 5 | Residence proof of three years (Voter Card, Ration Card, Electricity Bill, Water Bill, etc). |
| 6 | Legal Guardian certificate in case both the parents had died. |
Common questions in Chandigarh
Who can apply for Financial Assistance for the Marriage of Daughters of Widows/Destitute Women belonging to the Scheduled Caste in Chandigarh?
Eligible residents of Chandigarh who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Financial Assistance for the Marriage of Daughters of Widows/Destitute Women belonging to the Scheduled Caste. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Financial Assistance for the Marriage of Daughters of Widows/Destitute Women belonging to the Scheduled Caste in Chandigarh?
Applicants in Chandigarh 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, only the Scheduled Caste community can apply this scheme.