Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam

Description
The scheme "Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam" was launched in 2014 by the Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Telangana, aims to alleviate financial distress in SC/ST and minority families by providing financial assistance to unmarried girls at the time of marriage. this scheme, a one-time financial assistance of ₹1,00,116 ₹1,25,145 for disabled girls is provided to eligible girls at the time of marriage.

Exclusions
• Applicants who have already availed the benefit once are not eligible.

Benefits
• One-time financial assistance of ₹1,00,116/- for unmarried SC/ST and minority girls at the time of marriage.
• One-time financial assistance of ₹1,25,145/- for disabled girls, irrespective of caste, under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
• The amount is directly credited to the bride’s bank account.
• Only one-time assistance is allowed in a lifetime.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be an unmarried girl belonging to the SC/ST/BC/EBC community.
2. The applicant should be a resident of Telangana.
3. The applicant should be 18 years of age at the time of marriage.
4. The applicant&amp;#39;s marriage should be scheduled on or after October 2, 2014.
5. The applicant’s parental income should not exceed ₹2,00,000/- per annum.
6. > **Note:** Enhanced financial support is available for disabled girls under Section 24(1) of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
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Required Documents
• Date of Birth Certificate (issued through Meeseva)
• Caste Certificate (issued through Meeseva)
• Income Certificate (latest, issued within 6 months of the marriage date)
• Aadhaar Cards of the bride and groom (scanned and uploaded)
• Bank Passbook (first page, bride’s photo, account details in her name)
• Wedding Card (if available)
• Wedding Photograph
• Letter by Gram Panchayat/Church/Mosque/Marriage Institution (certifying marriage)
• SSC Hall Ticket Number and Year of Passing (optional, where applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
A: The scheme was launched by the Government of Telangana to provide financial assistance to the marriage of girls belonging to the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Backward Classes/Economically Backward Classes communities.

Q: What is the minimum age required to apply under this scheme?
A: The bride must be at least 18 years old at the time of marriage.
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Q: Can I apply if my parents earn more than ₹2,00,000 per year?
A: No, the combined annual income of the applicant&#39;s parents must not exceed ₹2,00,000.
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Q: Can this scheme be availed more than once?
A: No, it is a one-time financial assistance and can be availed only once in a lifetime.
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Q: Is a wedding card compulsory for application?
A: No, it is optional but can be uploaded if available.
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Q: How is the money disbursed under the scheme?
A: After verification, the amount is directly transferred to the bank account of the bride.
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Q: What optional documents can be submitted?
A: SSC Hall ticket number and year of passing may be submitted where applicable.
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Q: Where can I track my application status?
A: You can check the status on [https://telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in/](https://telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in/) After login.
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