Mukhyamantri Kalyani Vivah Sahayta Yojana

Description
The "Mukhyamantri Kalyani Vivah Sahayta Yojana" was launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The aim to provide social security and financial support to widowed women at the time of their remarriage. Under this scheme, a one-time financial assistance is deposited into the beneficiary’s savings bank account to help ensure economic stability and dignified reintegration into family life.

Exclusions
• The applicant cannot claim benefits from other marriage assistance schemes such as Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah/Nikah Yojana or Nishaktjan Vivah Protsahan Yojana
• Marriages performed before 06 April 2018 are not eligible.
• The Kalyani's (widow's) marriage is solemnized in a mass marriage ceremony under the Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah/Nikah Yojana, only the benefit of the Kalyani Vivah Yojana will be admissible.
• The Kalyani herself is disabled, or her husband is disabled, or both spouses are disabled, only the benefit of the Kalyani Vivah Sahayta will be admissible in that situation as well.

Benefits
• Financial assistance of ₹2,00,000 is provided to widowed women at the time of their remarriage
• Financial assistance is directly deposited into the beneficiary’s bank savings account.
• The assistance is provided only once in a lifetime.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a widowed woman (Kalyani).
2. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh, and her spouse must also be a permanent resident.
3. The applicant must be 18 years or older, and her husband must be 21 years or older at the time of marriage.
4. The applicant must not be an income taxpayer.
5. The applicant must not be a government employee of the state, central government, or government-funded corporations and institutions.
6. The applicant must not be receiving a family pension from any government source.
7. There is no restriction of BPL under the scheme.
8. The husband must not have any living wife from a previous marriage.
9. There will be no compulsion to marry in a mass marriage ceremony for the Kalyani Vivah Yojana; individual marriages will also be considered valid.
10. The Kalyani has minor children, the responsibility for the children's upkeep will be jointly borne by the Kalyani and her husband.
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Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The applicant visit the official website Vivah Portal
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Step 1: The applicant visit the official website Vivah Portal

Step 2: Step 2: Click on the "Apply for Kalyani Marriage" and fill Applicant Profile Entry
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Enter the 9-digit Samagra ID of the applicant (Kalyani).
Verify the auto-populated profile details such as name, date of birth, district, etc.
If any discrepancy is found, initiate data updation before proceeding.

Step 3: Step 3: Groom Details Entry
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Enter the 9-digit Samagra ID of the applicant’s husband.
Verify his profile details with the submitted documents.
If correct, select YES to move to the next process.

Step 4: Step 4: Entering Additional Information
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Personal and Eligibility Details
Enter the applicant’s mobile number, Aadhaar number (if available), occupation, and annual income.
Enter the husband’s Aadhaar number (if available).
Record all eligibility-related declarations: Not an income tax payer, a government employee/officer and not receiving family pension

Step 5: Step 5: Bank Account Information
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Carefully enter the IFSC code and bank account number of the applicant.

Step 6: Step 6: Uploading Marriage Details & Documents
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Marriage Information
Enter the following details accurately: Type of marriage, Place and Date of marriage
Marriage certificate issue date, certificate number, and name/designation of issuing authority
Joint photograph of the applicant and her husband (marriage photo)
Marriage certificate

Step 7: Step 7: Registering and Locking the Application
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After all entries and uploads are completed, Register the application.
Review all details once again.
Click Lock Application to forward it for verification and approval.

Step 8: Step 1: The Joint/Deputy Director logs in and selects “Mukhyamantri Kalyani Vivah Sahayata Yojana” from the portal menu.
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Step 1: The Joint/Deputy Director logs in and selects “Mukhyamantri Kalyani Vivah Sahayata Yojana” from the portal menu.

Step 9: Step 2: Based on the verification of documents and committee recommendations, approve (Sanction) or reject the application.
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Step 2: Based on the verification of documents and committee recommendations, approve (Sanction) or reject the application.

Step 10: Step 3: After approval, navigate to the list of sanctioned applications.
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Step 3: After approval, navigate to the list of sanctioned applications.

Step 11: Step 4: Generate Sanction Order” next to the beneficiary’s name.
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If the appellate authority does not resolve the application within the prescribed time limit or if the application is rejected, the applicant may file an appeal as follows:
First Appellate Authority: Divisional Commissioner
Time Period: 30 working days
Second Appellate Authority: Commissioner, Social Justice and Disabled Welfare
Time Period: 30 working days
NOTE 1: The applicant must submit proof that her previous husband is deceased (death certificate).
NOTE 2: The applicant must apply within 1 year of marriage.

Step 12: Step 1: The interested applicant downloads the application form page no. 6 (Annexure A) from the official website.
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Step 1: The interested applicant downloads the application form page no. 6 (Annexure A) from the official website.

Step 13: 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 14: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the respective Collector Office or the Joint/Deputy Director (Social Justice and Disabled Welfare).
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Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the respective Collector Office or the Joint/Deputy Director (Social Justice and Disabled Welfare).

Step 15: Step 1: A Verification Committee, chaired by the Chief Executive Officer (District Panchayat), examines the application and documents.
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Step 1: A Verification Committee, chaired by the Chief Executive Officer (District Panchayat), examines the application and documents.

Step 16: Step 2: The committee forwards its recommendation to the District Collector for approval or rejection.
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Step 2: The committee forwards its recommendation to the District Collector for approval or rejection.

Step 17: Step 3: The District Collector is the final sanctioning authority.
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Step 3: The District Collector is the final sanctioning authority.

Step 18: Step 4: The Collector must approve or reject the application within 30 days.
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If the appellate authority does not resolve the application within the prescribed time limit or if the application is rejected, the applicant may file an appeal as follows:
First Appellate Authority: Divisional Commissioner
Time Period: 30 working days
Second Appellate Authority: Commissioner, Social Justice and Disabled Welfare
Time Period: 30 working days
NOTE 1: The applicant must submit proof that her previous husband is deceased (death certificate).
NOTE 2: The applicant must apply within 1 year of marriage.

Required Documents
• Permanent Resident Certificate of the applicant and her husband
• Samagra ID (9-digit) of the applicant and her husband
• Age Proof of the applicant and her husband
• Bank Passbook Copy of the applicant with account number and IFSC code clearly visible
• Aadhaar Card of the applicant and her husband (if available)
• Marriage Certificate issued by a competent authority
• Death Certificate of the applicant’s previous husband
• Affidavit by Kalyani stating that the deceased mentioned in the said death certificate was indeed the applicant's husband
• Self-Declaration for Non-Income Taxpayer Status by the applicant
• Self-Declaration for Non-Government Employee Status by the applicant
• Self-Declaration for Non-Receipt of Family Pension by the applicant
• Self-Declaration by Husband stating that he does not have any living wife (if applicable)
• Two passport-size photographs of each of the applicant and her husband
• Joint Photograph of the Couple taken during the marriage ceremony

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can apply under this scheme?
A: Widowed women (Kalyani) who remarry and meet the eligibility criteria.
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Q: How much financial assistance is provided?
A: The scheme provides ₹2,00,000 as a one-time assistance.
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Q: Is there an income limit or BPL requirement?
A: No, there is no BPL requirement for this scheme.
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Q: Can the applicant apply after 1 year of marriage?
A: No. Applications submitted after 1 year of marriage are not accepted.
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Q: Is the scheme available for marriages before 06 April 2018?
A: No. Only marriages conducted on or after 06 April 2018 are eligible.
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Q: Can beneficiaries of other marriage schemes apply?
A: No. Applicants cannot take benefits from Kanya Vivah/Nikah Yojana or Nishaktjan Vivah Protsahan Yojana.
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Q: Can a woman whose husband has a living wife apply?
A: No. The husband must not have any living wife.
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Q: Is the assistance provided in cash?
A: No. The amount is transferred directly to the applicant’s bank account.
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Q: What happens if the marriage ends within 7 years?
A: The beneficiary must refund the entire assistance amount.
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Q: Who approves the application?
A: The District Collector is the sanctioning authority.
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Q: Can applicants from other states apply?
A: No. The applicant and her husband must both be permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh.
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Q: What if my application is rejected?
A: You may file an appeal with the Divisional Commissioner within 30 days.
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Q: Who is the second appellate authority?
A: The Commissioner, Social Justice and Disabled Welfare, within 30 days.
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Q: Is group marriage mandatory?
A: No. Single (individual) marriages are also valid.
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