Shagun Yojana
in Himachal Pradesh
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Shagun Yojana in Himachal Pradesh
Shagun Yojana is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Himachal Pradesh.
Apply for Shagun Yojana in Himachal Pradesh
Scheme Overview
The "Shagun Yojana" aims to assist BPL families with financial aid for the marriage of their daughters. A grant of ₹31,000 is provided to the girl/women.
Eligibility Criteria
The girl applicant must be a bonafide resident of Himachal Pradesh.
The girl must be 18 years of age or above at the time of marriage.
The marriage grant will be given even if the girl from Himachal Pradesh is marrying a boy from outside the state of Himachal Pradesh.
The family of the applicant girl must be living below the poverty line (BPL).
If the parents of the girl are not alive or traceable, the girl herself can apply.
The groom must be above 21 years of age.
The applicant should not have availed benefits from Mukhyamantri Kanyadan Yojna or any other similar departmental marriage grant scheme.
Those destitute left out women who are not financially able to perform their re-marriage can also apply.
Benefits
A one-time financial grant of ₹31,000 is provided for the marriage of BPL girls/women.
NOTE:
The grant is given to parents/guardians or the girl herself (if her parents are not alive/traceable).
The grant can be disbursed up to 2 months before the proposed date of marriage.
If the marriage has already taken place, the grant may be claimed within 6 months of the marriage date.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport-size Photograph |
| 2 | Birth Certificates of Girl & Boy |
| 3 | Bonafide Certificate of Himachali Girl (issued by a competent revenue officer) |
| 4 | BPL Certificate of parents/guardians of the girl (issued by the competent authority) |
| 5 | Bank Passbook Copy of the applicant |
| 6 | Certificate of proposed date of marriage (issued by Gram Panchayats/MC/Nagar Panchayat) |
| 7 | Marriage Certificate (In case if marriage has already taken place, a issued by the marriage registrar, i.e Secretary, GP/Executive Officer, Nagar Panchayat/Nagar Arishad/M.C as declared under H.P. Marriage Registration Act, 1996) |
| 8 | Death Certificate (In case of death or missing of parents issued by the Gram Panchayat/M.C.) |
| 9 | Certificate of name and address of the boy with whom marriage is proposed, certified by Gram Panchayat/M.C. |
How to Apply in Himachal Pradesh
Application Process: Obtain Application Form: Collect the prescribed form (Annexure "A") from the local office of the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), Nari Sewa Sadan, or Balika Ashram. OR The applicant may download the application form (…
Offline Application Process: Obtain Application Form: Collect the prescribed form (Annexure "A") from the local office of the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), Nari Sewa Sadan, or Balika Ashram. OR The applicant may download the application form (Annexure "A") from the official website. Fill and Attach Documents: Fill out the form and attach all required documents as listed above. Submit Application: Submit the completed application to the CDPO/Incharge of Nari Sewa Sadan/Superintendent of Balika Ashram. NOTE: The application must be submitted within 6 months from the date of marriage to be considered or two months prior to the proposed marriage date. Verification Process: The verifying authority checks all details and ensures the applicant has not received similar benefits from other schemes. Sanction and Disbursement: The District Programme Officer sanctions the grant. The sanctioned amount is transferred to the CDPO, who disburses it into the applicant’s bank account. If the application is approved before the marriage, the amount may be disbursed up to two months in advance.
Common questions in Himachal Pradesh
Who can apply for Shagun Yojana in Himachal Pradesh?
Eligible residents of Himachal Pradesh who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Shagun Yojana. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Shagun Yojana in Himachal Pradesh?
Applicants in Himachal Pradesh typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Shagun Yojana?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 11 June 2021 through 11 June 2021, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
For this scheme, permanent residents of Himachal Pradesh living below the poor line can apply for financial assistance for the marriage of their daughters.