Satfera Samuhlagna (DCW) Scheme

Description
The "Satfera Samuhlagna DCW " scheme was launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat. It aims to promote social welfare and support financially weaker sections through community marriages. Under this scheme, an incentive amount is given to newly married couples belonging to socially and educationally backward classes and economically backward classes. Additionally, ₹3,000 per couple up to ₹75,000 is provided to the organizing institution.

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Benefits
• Monetary Incentive to Couples:
• ₹12,000 is provided to each newly married couple from socially and educationally backward classes and economically backward classes.
• Support to Organizing Institutions:
• ₹3,000 per couple is granted to the organizing institution, up to a maximum of ₹75,000 per event.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a newly married female.
2. The applicant should belong to a Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC) or Economically Backward Class.
3. The applicant’s annual individual income should not exceed ₹6,00,000/-.
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Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque
• Caste Certificate
• Certificate of Institution(Satfera Samuh Lagna Yojana)
• Income Certificate
• Marriage Certificate

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the benefit provided under this scheme?
A: Eligible couples receive ₹12,000 and the organizing institution gets ₹3,000 per couple (up to ₹75,000).
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Q: Who can apply for this scheme?
A: Newly married women from Socially and Educationally Backward Classes or Economically Backward Classes with family income up to ₹6,00,000 can apply.
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Q: What documents are required to apply?
A: Aadhaar Card, Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque, Caste Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Income Certificate, and Certificate from organizing institution.
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Q: What is the application fee?
A: There is no application fee. The form is free and can be submitted online.
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Q: Where can I apply for this scheme?
A: The applicant can apply at https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in
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Q: Can I submit the application offline?
A: No, applications must be submitted online via the official portal.
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Q: Is it necessary to be married under a mass marriage event?
A: Yes, only couples married under an approved Samuh Lagna event are eligible.
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Q: Who implements the scheme?
A: The scheme is implemented by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat.
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Q: Can applicant from other states apply?
A: No, only permanent residents of Gujarat are eligible.
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Q: What is a Samuh Lagna event?
A: It is a mass marriage ceremony organized by an approved institution under this scheme.
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