Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme - II

Description
The scheme "Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme - II" was launched by the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide assistance of ₹50,000/- to poor parents in getting their daughters married and to promote the educational status of poor girls. The bride should have completed 18 years of age at the time of marriage.

Benefits
• Financial assistance of ₹50,000/-.
• One sovereign (4gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam.
• NOTE: The benefit will be given in the bride's mother or father's name. In case of the death of the parents, it will be given to the bride.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a girl.
2. The bride should be 18 years or above at the time of marriage.
3. The bride should be a degree holder from a regular college, Distance Education / Government recognized Open University Or diploma holder should have qualified from Institutions recognized by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu.
4. The bride's family income should not exceed ₹24,000/- per annum.
5. The assistance is given to only one girl in a family.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Social Welfare Officers and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in a…
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Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Social Welfare Officers and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, 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 District Social Welfare Officers.
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Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Officers.

Step 4: Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Social Welfare Officer/Extension Officer (SW)/Rural Welfare Officer (Women) to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the da…
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NOTE: The application should be submitted within 40 days before the date of the marriage. In exceptional circumstances, applications can be accepted up to one day before the marriage.

Required Documents
• Copy of School Transfer Certificate.
• Copy of Degree / Diploma Certificate.
• Income Certificate.
• Marriage Invitation.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme?
A: It is a scheme designed to assist poor parents in getting their daughters married and to promote the educational status of poor girls.

Q: What kind of assistance is provided under the scheme?
A: Scheme-II provides [?]50,000 and a 4 gm (1/2 sovereign) 22-carat gold coin.

Q: Can multiple daughters from the same family benefit from this scheme?
A: No, only one girl from a family is eligible for the benefit.

Q: When should the application be submitted?
A: The application should be submitted within 40 days before the date of the marriage. In exceptional circumstances, applications can be accepted up to one day before the marriage.

Q: How long does it take to process the application?
A: The application is processed within 15 days from the date of receipt.

Q: Will belated applications be accepted?
A: No, applications received on or after the date of marriage will not be entertained.

Q: Where should grievances be reported?
A: At the district level: District Collector or District Social Welfare Officer. At the state level: Director of Social Welfare, Chennai.

Q: Is there any upper age limit for the bride to be eligible for the scheme?
A: No, there is no upper age limit.

Q: Is the scheme applicable to brides from all communities?
A: Yes, the scheme is intended to assist poor families regardless of community, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.

Q: Can a bride apply for both Scheme-I and Scheme-II?
A: No, the bride can only apply for one of the schemes based on her educational qualifications.

Q: Can the scheme benefit be transferred to someone else in the family?
A: No, the benefit is strictly for the bride's parents or the bride herself if the parents are deceased.