Grant for Marriage of Daughters of Scheduled Caste Individuals

Description
The scheme "Grant for Marriage of the Daughter of a Scheduled Caste Individual" has been implemented by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to Scheduled Caste families to help cover the marriage expenses of up to two daughters.

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Benefits
• Grant Amount: ₹50,000/- per daughter, for the marriage of up to two daughters.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
3. The family’s total monthly income from all sources must not exceed ₹4,000/-, or the family must belong to the BPL category.
4. At the time of marriage, the bride’s age must be between 18 and 45 years.
5. At the time of marriage, the groom’s age must be between 21 and 45 years.
6. The grant is applicable for the marriage of up to two daughters.
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Required Documents
• Applicant's mobile number
• Aadhaar card
• Photograph
• Caste certificate
• Original domicile certificate of Uttarakhand / Permanent residence certificate
• CBS bank account linked/seeded with Aadhaar
• Valid income certificate or BPL certificate
• Ration card
• Copy of family register (only for rural areas)
• Birth certificates of the bride and groom (School certificate / Birth certificate / Family register / Aadhaar card)
• Marriage registration certificate
• Affidavit stating that the applicant or their family has availed this benefit only once before or not at all

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the main objective of this scheme?
A: The aim is to support economically weaker Scheduled Caste families in meeting the marriage expenses of their daughters.
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Q: How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
A: ₹50,000 is provided for each daughter’s marriage, for a maximum of two daughters.
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Q: Who is eligible to apply?
A: Families belonging to the Scheduled Caste category with a total monthly income of ₹4,000/- or less, or holding a BPL card, can apply.
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Q: How many daughters in a family can get the benefit?
A: A maximum of two daughters per family are eligible for the grant.
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Q: What is the age requirement for the bride?
A: The bride must be at least 18 years old and less than 45 years old at the time of marriage.
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Q: What is the age requirement for the groom?
A: The groom must be at least 21 years old and less than 45 years old at the time of marriage.
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Q: Can the benefit be availed for a second marriage?
A: No. The scheme applies only to the first marriage of the daughter.
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Q: Where can I apply for the scheme?
A: Applicant can apply online through the Department’s pension portal h[ttps://ssp.uk.gov.in/](https://ssp.uk.gov.in/), Umang mobile app, Apni Sarkar portal [https://eservices.uk.gov.in](https://eservices.uk.gov.in), or by visiting a Common Service Centre (CSC).
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Q: What is the time frame for applying?
A: Applications must be submitted between 1st March and 28th February of the same year in which the marriage takes place.
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Q: How will the grant be paid?
A: The grant amount will be transferred directly to the beneficiary’s bank account.
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