Kalyanamastu Pathakam Scheme - Andhra Pradesh

Description
Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation APBWC is announcing the launch of “Kalyanamastu Pathakam”, to encourage Vedic Culture. Nowadays most Brahmin girls are not willing to marry the Brahmin boys who are in the professions of Pourohityam, Veda Parayanam, and Archakatam. To encourage the girls marrying the boys who are getting their livelihood through Vaidikam, a one-time Financial Assistance of ₹75,000/- will be granted.

Benefits
• Financial Assistance of ₹75,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria
1. > **Bride:**
2. The applicant (Bride) should have completed 18 years of age at the time of marriage.
3. The bride and her parents should belong to the Brahmin community.
4. The bride should be enrolled in the Praja Sadhikara Survey (PSS).
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6. > **Bridegroom:**
7. The bridegroom should have completed 21 years at the time of marriage.
8. The bridegroom should be a Brahmin resident of Andhra Pradesh and his livelihood should come from Pourohityam or Veda Parayanam or Archakatvam.
9. The bridegroom should not be a full-time employee/businessman/professional in other professions or an Industrialist.
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Application Process
Step 1: Step 01: Applicants have to visit the official website(https://www.andhrabrahmin.ap.gov.in/schemes/schemes.aspx#) and click on "Scheme"
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Step 01: Applicants have to visit the official website(https://www.andhrabrahmin.ap.gov.in/schemes/schemes.aspx#) and click on "Scheme"

Step 2: Step 02: Click on "Registration" After that application form will open
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Step 02: Click on "Registration" After that application form will open

Step 3: Step 03: Fill out the required details:
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Step-4: After submission receive the reference number.

Step 4: Step 01: Click on the “Services” link on the menu and select "Know your status".
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Step 01: Click on the “Services” link on the menu and select "Know your status".

Step 5: Step 02: Enter the Reference or Mobile or Aadhaar Card Number to get the application status.
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Step 02: Enter the Reference or Mobile or Aadhaar Card Number to get the application status.

Step 6: Step 03: Select the "Financial Year" and Fetch the details.
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Step 03: Select the "Financial Year" and Fetch the details.

Step 7: Step 01: Click on the "Acknowledgement Slip"
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Step 01: Click on the "Acknowledgement Slip"

Step 8: Step 02: Enter the Aadhaar Card Number and select the "Scheme"
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Step 02: Enter the Aadhaar Card Number and select the "Scheme"

Step 9: Step 03: Click on the "Submit"
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The bride applies 15 days before the marriage or within 30 days after marriage.

Required Documents
• Passport-size Photo of Bride and Bridegroom.
• Aadhar Card with Address of the Bride and Bridegroom,
• Caste Certificate of Bride and Bridegroom (issued by competent authority),
• Birth Certificate of Bride and Bridegroom (from Mee Seva).
• Marriage Invitation from Bride's side.
• Marriage invitation from Bridegroom's side.
• SB Account Passbook (in any Nationalized Bank, in the name of Bride).
• Notarized Affidavit about Professional Activity (Pourohityam or Veda Parayanam or Archakatvam), in the prescribed format (original to be submitted).
• A good quality marriage photo covering both Bride and Bridegroom.
• Copy of Marriage certificate (issued by competent authority).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the “Kalyanamastu Pathakam” scheme?
A: The "Kalyanamastu Pathakam" scheme is a financial assistance program launched by the Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation (APBWC) to encourage Brahmin girls to marry Brahmin boys involved in Vedic professions.

Q: Who is eligible for the Kalyanamastu Pathakam scheme?
A: Brahmin girls marrying Brahmin boys whose livelihood comes from Pourohityam, Veda Parayanam, or Archakatvam, and who are residents of Andhra Pradesh.

Q: How much financial assistance is provided under the Kalyanamastu Pathakam scheme?
A: A one-time financial assistance of [?]75,000/- is provided.

Q: What are the age requirements for the bride and bridegroom to be eligible?
A: The bride must have completed 18 years of age, and the bridegroom must have completed 21 years of age at the time of marriage.

Q: Do the bride and her parents need to belong to the Brahmin community?
A: Yes, the bride and her parents must belong to the Brahmin community.

Q: Can the bridegroom be employed in other professions or businesses?
A: No, the bridegroom should not be a full-time employee or professional in other professions, or a full-time businessman or industrialist.

Q: How can one apply for the Kalyanamastu Pathakam scheme?
A: The bride should apply online at www.andhrabrahmin.ap.gov.in with the relevant documents.

Q: Is there a deadline for submitting the application?
A: Yes, the application must be submitted either 15 days before the marriage or within 30 days after the marriage.

Q: How is the information in the application validated?
A: The data entered will be validated with the data from Mee Seva and the Praja Sadhikara Survey.

Q: Who scrutinizes and finalizes the applications?
A: The State Level Selection Committee (SLSC) of APBWC scrutinizes, shortlists, and finalizes the applications.

Q: How is the financial assistance amount disbursed to the bride?
A: The scheme amount is transferred online directly to the bride's savings bank account provided in the application.

Q: Can the APBWC withdraw or recover the benefit amount if false information is provided?
A: Yes, APBWC reserves the right to cancel, withdraw, or recover the benefit amount if any information provided by the bride or bridegroom is found to be untrue.