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Grant of Marriage Allowance to the Widow's Daughter
Women and Child Development Department, Puducherry
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Overview
This scheme aims to provide financial support to widows for the marriage of their daughters. Eligible widows can receive ₹25,000/- to cover marriage expenses. The scheme is implemented through the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Puducherry.
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Description
The scheme “Grant of Marriage Allowance to the Widow's Daughter GMAWD ” is a financial assistance scheme by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Puducherry. This scheme aims to provide financial support to widows for the marriage of their daughters. Eligible widows can receive ₹25,000/- to cover marriage expenses. The scheme is implemented through Puducherry's Department of Women and Child Development.
Benefits
• Financial assistance of ₹25,000/- for marriage expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a widow with an annual income not exceeding ₹75,000/-.
2. The widow should be a citizen of India and a native of the Union territory of Puducherry by birth or continuous residence of 5 years or more.
3. The allowance is applicable only for the first marriage of the bride.
4. The marriage must be performed in accordance with the law.
5. The allowance is granted for the marriage of one daughter only.
6. The age of the bride should be above 18, and the bridegroom's age should be above 21.
Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Women and Child Development, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entr…
Offline
OR
The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Offline
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Deputy Director (Women Development) or the Child Development Project Officer (depending on the location), at least 30 days before the proposed marriage date.
Offline
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Deputy Director (Women Development) or the Child Development Project Officer (depending on the location), at least 30 days before the proposed marriage date.
Step 4: Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if…
Offline
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Step 5: 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 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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.
Step 9: 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 10: 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.
Step 11: 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.
Step 12: 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).
Step 13: 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 Certificate from the Revenue Department.
• Income Certificate from the Revenue Department.
• Marriage Invitation.
• Birth Certificate / TC of Bride.
• Birth Certificate / TC of Bridegroom.
• Death Certificate of the Bride's Father.
• Marriage Registration Certificate (Within 60 Days After Marriage).
• Aadhaar Card of the Widow and Her Daughter (Bride).
• Caste Certificate.
• Ration Card.
• Recent Passport-size Photograph of the Applicant.
• Voter Card of Bride.
• Voter ID Card of the Applicant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is there a specific format for the application form that offline applicants need to follow?
A: Yes, interested applicants should request the hard copy of the prescribed format from the Department or take a print of it.
Q: Are there any additional requirements for the marriage to be eligible for the allowance?
A: The marriage must be performed in accordance with the law to be eligible for the allowance.
Q: What is the financial assistance provided under the scheme for marriage expenses?
A: Eligible widows can receive [?]25,000/- to cover marriage expenses.
Q: Can applicants submit the online application without registering on the e-District Portal?
A: No, applicants need to register on the e-District Portal before submitting the online application.
Q: Is there a specific time frame for submitting the filled application form for offline applicants?
A: The filled application should reach at least 30 days before the proposed marriage date.
Q: Is there a maximum limit on the number of daughters for whom the widow can avail the allowance?
A: The allowance is granted for the marriage of one daughter only.
Q: Can applicants request a hard copy of the application form for offline submission?
A: Yes, interested applicants can visit the Department of Women and Child Development during office hours to request a hard copy of the prescribed application form.
Q: Are online applications available for the scheme, and what are the key steps for submission?
A: Yes, applicants can apply online through the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry. Steps include registration, filling the application form, and uploading mandatory documents.
Q: Is there a specific age requirement for both the bride and groom to be eligible for the allowance?
A: Yes, the bride should be above 18, and the groom's age should be above 21 to qualify for the scheme.
Q: Can widows with an annual income exceeding ₹75,000 apply for the scheme?
A: No, the scheme is applicable to widows with an annual income not exceeding [?]75,000.
Q: What is the purpose of the "Grant of Marriage Allowance to the Widow's Daughter" scheme?
A: The scheme aims to provide financial support to widows in Puducherry for the marriage of their daughters, offering [?]25,000 for marriage expenses.
The scheme “Grant of Marriage Allowance to the Widow's Daughter GMAWD ” is a financial assistance scheme by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Puducherry. This scheme aims to provide financial support to widows for the marriage of their daughters. Eligible widows can receive ₹25,000/- to cover marriage expenses. The scheme is implemented through Puducherry's Department of Women and Child Development.
Benefits
• Financial assistance of ₹25,000/- for marriage expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a widow with an annual income not exceeding ₹75,000/-.
2. The widow should be a citizen of India and a native of the Union territory of Puducherry by birth or continuous residence of 5 years or more.
3. The allowance is applicable only for the first marriage of the bride.
4. The marriage must be performed in accordance with the law.
5. The allowance is granted for the marriage of one daughter only.
6. The age of the bride should be above 18, and the bridegroom's age should be above 21.
Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Women and Child Development, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entr…
Offline
OR
The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Offline
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Deputy Director (Women Development) or the Child Development Project Officer (depending on the location), at least 30 days before the proposed marriage date.
Offline
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Deputy Director (Women Development) or the Child Development Project Officer (depending on the location), at least 30 days before the proposed marriage date.
Step 4: Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if…
Offline
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Step 5: 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 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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.
Step 9: 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 10: 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.
Step 11: 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.
Step 12: 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).
Step 13: 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 Certificate from the Revenue Department.
• Income Certificate from the Revenue Department.
• Marriage Invitation.
• Birth Certificate / TC of Bride.
• Birth Certificate / TC of Bridegroom.
• Death Certificate of the Bride's Father.
• Marriage Registration Certificate (Within 60 Days After Marriage).
• Aadhaar Card of the Widow and Her Daughter (Bride).
• Caste Certificate.
• Ration Card.
• Recent Passport-size Photograph of the Applicant.
• Voter Card of Bride.
• Voter ID Card of the Applicant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is there a specific format for the application form that offline applicants need to follow?
A: Yes, interested applicants should request the hard copy of the prescribed format from the Department or take a print of it.
Q: Are there any additional requirements for the marriage to be eligible for the allowance?
A: The marriage must be performed in accordance with the law to be eligible for the allowance.
Q: What is the financial assistance provided under the scheme for marriage expenses?
A: Eligible widows can receive [?]25,000/- to cover marriage expenses.
Q: Can applicants submit the online application without registering on the e-District Portal?
A: No, applicants need to register on the e-District Portal before submitting the online application.
Q: Is there a specific time frame for submitting the filled application form for offline applicants?
A: The filled application should reach at least 30 days before the proposed marriage date.
Q: Is there a maximum limit on the number of daughters for whom the widow can avail the allowance?
A: The allowance is granted for the marriage of one daughter only.
Q: Can applicants request a hard copy of the application form for offline submission?
A: Yes, interested applicants can visit the Department of Women and Child Development during office hours to request a hard copy of the prescribed application form.
Q: Are online applications available for the scheme, and what are the key steps for submission?
A: Yes, applicants can apply online through the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry. Steps include registration, filling the application form, and uploading mandatory documents.
Q: Is there a specific age requirement for both the bride and groom to be eligible for the allowance?
A: Yes, the bride should be above 18, and the groom's age should be above 21 to qualify for the scheme.
Q: Can widows with an annual income exceeding ₹75,000 apply for the scheme?
A: No, the scheme is applicable to widows with an annual income not exceeding [?]75,000.
Q: What is the purpose of the "Grant of Marriage Allowance to the Widow's Daughter" scheme?
A: The scheme aims to provide financial support to widows in Puducherry for the marriage of their daughters, offering [?]25,000 for marriage expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
1
The applicant should be a widow with an annual income not exceeding ₹75,000/-.
2
The widow should be a citizen of India and a native of the Union territory of Puducherry by birth or continuous residence of 5 years or more.
3
The allowance is applicable only for the first marriage of the bride.
4
The marriage must be performed in accordance with the law.
5
The allowance is granted for the marriage of one daughter only.
6
The age of the bride should be above 18, and the bridegroom's age should be above 21.
Benefits
Financial assistance of ₹25,000/- for marriage expenses.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Residence Certificate from the Revenue Department. |
| 2 | Income Certificate from the Revenue Department. |
| 3 | Marriage Invitation. |
| 4 | Birth Certificate / TC of Bride. |
| 5 | Birth Certificate / TC of Bridegroom. |
| 6 | Death Certificate of the Bride's Father. |
| 7 | Marriage Registration Certificate (Within 60 Days After Marriage). |
| 8 | Aadhaar Card of the Widow and Her Daughter (Bride). |
| 9 | Caste Certificate. |
| 10 | Ration Card. |
| 11 | Recent Passport-size Photograph of the Applicant. |
| 12 | Voter Card of Bride. |
| 13 | Voter ID Card of the Applicant. |
How to Apply
1
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Women and Child Development, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entr…
Offline OR The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
2
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Offline Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
3
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Deputy Director (Women Development) or the Child Development Project Officer (depending on the location), at least 30 days before the proposed marriage date.
Offline Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Deputy Director (Women Development) or the Child Development Project Officer (depending on the location), at least 30 days before the proposed marriage date.
4
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if…
Offline Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
5
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.
6
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".
7
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".
8
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.
9
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".
10
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.
11
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.
12
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).
13
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
Yes, interested applicants should request the hard copy of the prescribed format from the Department or take a print of it.
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