Mukyamantri Samuhik Vivah Evam Anudan Yojna

Description
In an effort to tackle social issues and promote a more economical approach to weddings, the Rajasthani government introduced the Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Evam Anudan Yojana in 2021. This initiative actively encourages mass marriage ceremonies throughout the state. By facilitating these events, the program aims to achieve a two-fold benefit: reducing excessive spending often associated with traditional weddings and discouraging harmful social practices like child marriage and dowry. Financial aid is provided to couples to help manage the costs of their marriage. This scheme effectively promotes social reforms while offering financial support for couples across Rajasthan.

Benefits
• Total Grand : ₹25,000/- will be provided as

Eligibility Criteria
1. The bride/groom should be a native of Rajasthan
2. The bride's age should be above 18 years and the groom's age should be above 21 years.
3. Both bride and groom should be unmarried
4. Marriages should be registered as per rules.

Application Process
Step 1: After the completion of the mass marriage event organized by the eligible institution, after getting the marriages registered, the information will be uploaded online by the institution for payment of the grant. The following documents will be att…
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After the completion of the mass marriage event organized by the eligible institution, after getting the marriages registered, the information will be uploaded online by the institution for payment of the grant. The following documents will be attached to the application.
A certified list of the couples involved in the solemnized marriage;
Attested copies of marriage registration certificates;
Hard copies of the documents uploaded at the time of application will be submitted to the Women Empowerment Office of the concerned district.
Competent officers will present themselves at the time of the marriage ceremony or can send their representative who will report on the prescribed form regarding the status of the marriage ceremony. The Tehsildar as a competent salt collector will give the block pass in the form. An Education Officer, Child Development Project Officer, or other block-level officer/supervisor (Women and Child Development Department) can be nominated. The presence of a marriage registration officer will also be ensured at the venue of the event. The organization itself will ensure that for the registration of marriages taking place in the said event, all the documents under the Rajasthan Compulsory Registration of Marriages Act, 2009 (Provision No. 16 of 2009) have been attached to the marriage registration application. After the marriage ceremony, 60 days will be given for marriage registration.
The proposals received for mass marriage will be examined based on documents by the authorized officer.
If after investigation there is any deficiency or objection in the application, the authorized officers will direct the applicant organization to fulfill the same and the objections will be compulsorily fulfilled 7 days before the mass marriage ceremony.
If the application is found suitable as per the rules, the authorized officer will accept this recommendation. If the institution is eligible for a grant, the case will be presented to the competent authority for approval.

Required Documents
• Photo of bride and groom (couple).
• Aadhaar card or Voter ID card of the couple (bride and groom).
• Birth certificate of the bride and groom (couple).
• Bank passbook of newly married girl.
• Marriage certificate.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The Rajasthan Government to encourage the organization of mass marriages in the state, provide financial grants to reduce wastage in marriages.

Q: What are the benefits?
A: The amount of the grant has been increased to Rs 25000, of which Rs 21000 is given to the bride and Rs 4000 is given to the organization through IFMS.

Q: Can Applicant from other state apply for this scheme ?
A: Only residents of Rajasthan State.

Q: Is there any age criteria ?
A: The age of the men for marriage shall not be less than 21 years and the age of the women shall not be less than 18 years.

Q: Is there an application fee?
A: No, is there no application fee.

Q: Is there any limit for the organization organizing the mass marriage?
A: The marriage of a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 500 couples can be organized at the same place at the same time by the organization organizing the mass marriage.

Q: What is DBT?
A: DBT stands for Direct Benefit Transfer. It is a mechanism used by governments to transfer financial assistance or subsidies directly to the bank accounts of beneficiaries.

Q: What is Bhamashah Card ?
A: The Bhamashah card provided by this yojana is linked to a bank account in the name of the housewife. The card also provides women with biometric identification and core banking functions, as well as a variety of cash benefits that are directly transferred to their bank account.

Q: What is IFSC code?
A: IFSC, short for the Indian Financial System Code is an 11-digit alphanumeric code unique to each bank branch in India, which is used for online money transfers.