Shaadi Mubarak Scheme

Description
In order to prevent child marriages and support the marriage expense of financially distressed families, on 02nd October 2014, Government of Telangana introduced a welfare scheme called “Shaadi Mubarak’’, providing financial assistance for marriages of minority community girls. The main objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to the newly wedding brides who belong to minority families. Under this scheme at the time of marriage of the bride financial aid will be transferred into the bank account of the mother. This scheme will prevent early marriages and will also increase the literacy rate among girls as only those girls who have attained 18 years of age or more can apply for this scheme. Through the implementation of this scheme, many benefits will be availed for the brides who are about to get married in Telangana state. Incentives such as financial funds will be provided to the bank account of the bride’s mother so that the marriage of the bride can take place smoothly and without any disturbance because of the property.

Benefits
• Under the Scheme, one-time financial assistance of ₹1,00,116 /- at the time of marriage shall be granted to every unmarried girl belonging to the minority community with effect from October 2, 2014 subject to the eligibility condition.
• The financial assistance of ₹1,25,145/- is provided to the parents of disabled girls.
• **Note:** The "Shaadi Mubarak" is only a one-time financial assistance and can be availed only once in a lifetime.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The unmarried girl should belong to the minority community.
2. The unmarried girl should be a resident of Telangana state.
3. The unmarried girl should have completed 18 years of age at the time of marriage.
4. The wedding of the minority community girl should be on or after October 2, 2014.
5. The combined income of the Parents shall not exceed ₹2,00,000/- per annum.

Required Documents
• Bride's Scanned Aadhaar Copy
• Bride's Mother's Scanned Aadhaar Copy
• Bride Groom's Scanned Aadhaar Copy
• Bride's Mother's Scanned Bank passbook
• Bride's Scanned Bank passbook
• Bride’s photograph
• Wedding Card, if available
• Wedding Photograph
• Bride's Age proof certificate
• Community certificate
• Income certificate
• Proof of Residence
• Any other documents, if required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the “Shaadi Mubarak Scheme” in Telangana?
A: In order to prevent child marriages and support the marriage expense of financially distressed families, Government of Telangana introduced a welfare scheme called "Shaadi Mubarak'', providing financial assistance for marriages of minority community girls.

Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The main objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to the newly wedding brides who belong to minority families.

Q: When was this scheme launched?
A: 2nd October 2014

Q: Which department has launched this scheme?
A: Minorities Welfare Department, Government of Telangana

Q: How much money is given under the scheme?
A: Under the scheme, financial assistance of [?]1,00,116/- will be given to unmarried girls of minority communities for their marriage.

Q: Who is eligible for scheme?
A: The unmarried girls of minority communities who have attained 18 years of age or more can apply for this scheme.

Q: What is the minimum age limit to apply under the scheme?
A: The applicant should be above 18 years.

Q: Is this scheme only for the minority community?
A: Yes, this scheme is only for the girls of minority community.

Q: Is this scheme only for a resident of Telangana?
A: Yes, the applicant should be a resident of Telangana.

Q: What is the income limit to apply under the scheme?
A: The combined annual income of the bride's parents should be less than [?]2 lakh.

Q: How can an applicant avail of the benefits of the scheme?
A: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant can submit the application form through the "Telangana ePass" website. https://telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in/ShaadiMubharak.do