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Andhra Pradesh Kalyanamasthu Scheme: A Blessing for Every Bride

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Jagan Mohan Reddy Government started Kalyanamasthhu Scheme in the year 2022 to provide the financial assistance for marriage to those girls who belong to low income group families. But the Government in Andhra Pradesh is changed in the year 2024. New Government changed the name and remove YSR from the name. Read here to know the full details.

Kalyanamasthu Scheme Highlights
Scheme NameAndhra Pradesh Kalyanamasthu Scheme.
Launched DateOctober 1st, 2022.
Benefits provided
  • Following Marriage Assistance to Eligible Brides :-
    • Rs. 1,00,000/- to SC Category.
    • Rs. 1,20,000/- to Inter Caste SC Category.
    • Rs. 1,00,000/- to ST Category.
    • Rs. 1,20,000/- to Inter Caste ST Category.
    • Rs. 50,000/- to BC.
    • Rs. 75,000/- to Inter Caste BC Category.
    • Rs. 1,00,000/- to Other Minorities.
    • Rs. 1,50,000/- to Disabled.
    • Rs. 40,000/- to BOCWWB.
How to Apply

Introduction of Kalyanamasthu Scheme: A Brief Insight

  • Kalyanamasthu Scheme is the major social welfare scheme of Andhra Pradesh Government.
  • It was launched by Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on 1st of October 2022.
  • After change of Government in the year 2024, Telugu Desam Party led Government of Andhra Pradesh removed YSR from Kalyanamasthu Scheme name.
  • This scheme is also called Kalyanamasthu Pathakam.
  • The main objective behind launching Kalyanamasthu Scheme is to provide financial assistance to poor brides for their marriage.
  • It is a fact that marriage is an expensive affair and many people face various difficulties for their daughters marriage financially.
  • Now the Andhra Pradesh Government provide financial assistance to the brides so that they can easily conduct all the affairs in marriage.
  • Under Kalyanamasthu Scheme, Government of Andhra Pradesh will provide financial assistance ranging from Rs. 40,000/- (Forty Thousand Rupees Only) to Rs. 1,50,000/- (One Lakh Fifty Thousand Rupees Only) for the marriage of poor brides of the Andhra Pradesh State.
  • Every Category other than Muslim are eligible to avail the benefit under Kalyanamasthu Scheme.
  • Brides or the Family Member of the Bride can apply under Kalyanamasthu Scheme within 60 days of the marriage.
  • Eligible Beneficiaries can apply for Kalyanamasthu Scheme through the following ways :-

Benefits of Kalyanamasthu Scheme Provided to Brides

  • The following Financial Assistance will be provided to Brides under Kalyanamasthu Scheme :-
    Eligible CategoryAmount of Assistance
    Minorities Other than MuslimRs. 1,00,000/-
    Physically HandicappedRs. 1,50,000/-
    BOCWWBrs. 40,000/-
    Backward ClassesRs. 50,000/-
    Inter Caste – Backward ClassRs. 75,000/-
    Schedule TribeRs. 1,00,000/-
    Inter Caste – Schedule TribeRs. 1,20,000/-
    Schedule CasteRs. 1,00,000/-
    Inter Caste-Schedule CasteRs. 1,20,000/-

Eligibility Criteria Set for Brides

  • Marriages held on or after 01/10/2022 are Eligible.
  • Bride Age should be 18 Years.
  • Bride Groom Age should be 21 Years.
  • 10th Pass is mandatory for both Bride and Bride Groom.
  • The Family Income of Bride and Bride Groom should not more than :-
    • Rs. 10,000/- per month in Rural Areas.
    • Rs. 12,000/- per month in Urban Areas.
  • Bride and Bride Groom’s Family Land Holding should not be more than :-
    • 3 Acre of Wet Land or,
    • 10 Acre of Dry Land or,
    • 10 Acre Total. (Both Wet and Dry).
  • Months Electricity Consumption should not be more than 300 units.

Ineligibility Set for Women Beneficiaries

  • Following Families are ineligible to apply for financial assistance under Kalyanamasthu Scheme :-
    • Whose Family Member is a Income Tax Payee.
    • Owner of more than 1000 Sq. Ft of Commercial or Residential Area.
    • Have a Four Wheeler in their Home. (Tractor, Autos and Taxis are exempted).
    • Who consume more than 300 units of Electricity.

Eligible Caste/ Categories Eligible to Avail Benefits of Scheme

  • The following categories are eligible to apply for financial assistance under Kalyanamasthu Scheme :-
    • Any one of the below mentioned Minority Community :-
      • Parsis.
      • Jains.
      • Christians.
      • Buddhists.
      • Sikhs.
    • Schedule Caste.
    • Schedule Tribes.
    • Backward Classes.
    • Physically Handicapped.
    • Buildling and Other Construction Workers Registered with Welfare Board. (BOCWW)

Documents Required to Avail Benefits

  • The following documents are required to apply for Kalyanamasthu Scheme :-
    • Bride and Bride Groom Aadhar Number.
    • Certificate of Marriage.
    • Wedding Card.
    • Photographs of Wedding.
    • Birth Certificate of Bride.
    • Income Certificate.
    • Caste / Minority Certificate.
    • 10th Marksheet.
    • Father / Mother / Guardians Aadhar Card.
    • SADAREM Certificate for Disabled Brides.
    • BOCWWB Card Number.

How Women Beneficiary Can Apply for Marriage Assistance

Online Application Application Procedure

  • Applicant has to visit Navasakam Beneficiary Management Portal first to apply for Kalyanamasthu Scheme.
  • Select Citizen Login from the portal and Click on Login.
  • Applicant has to enter the Aadhar Number for OTP Verification.
  • Once the OTP verified, Applicant has to choose Kalyanamasthu Scheme from Services List.
  • Then the Online Application Form of Kalyanamasthu Scheme is appeared on the screen.
  • Fill the Personal Details, Wedding Details and Upload the required documents.
  • Then Click on Submit.
  • Application Form and Documents will be verified by Ward Welfare Secretary or Welfare and Education Assistant.
  • Then the officer will conduct the ground verification by visiting the Bride and Bride Groom’s house.
  • Once verified the Application Form will be forwarded to Mandal Parishad Development Officer for further verification.
  • Mandal Parishad Officer then forward the Application Form to the Project Director of District Rural Development Authority.
  • Then District Rural Development Authority Director will forward the Application for final approval to District Collector.
  • Once the District Collector approve the list of final beneficiaries, the financial assistance ranging from Rs. 40,000/- to Rs. 1,50,000/- according to the Bride Category under Kalyanamasthu Scheme will be transferred in the bank acount of beneficiary.

Offline Application Procedure

  • Applicant can also apply for Kalyanamasthu Scheme through Application Form.
  • Application Forms are available free of cost in all secretariat office.
  • Fill the required details in the Application Form and Attach the documents needed.
  • Then submit the Form with documents in Secretariat Office.
  • Ward Welfare Secretary or Welfare and Education Assistant then scrutinize the Application Form and uploaded it on the Navasakam Beneficiary Management Portal.
  • Once the documents and Application Form of Kalyanamasthu Scheme uploadedon the portal then it will forwarded to Mandal Parishad Development Officer for further verification.
  • Mandal Parishad Officer then forward the Application Form to the Project Director of District Rural Development Authority.
  • Then District Rural Development Authority Director will forward the Application for final approval to District Collector.
  • Once the District Collector approve the list of final beneficiaries, the financial assitance ranging from Rs. 40,000/- to Rs. 1,50,000/- according to the Bride Category under Kalyanamasthu Scheme will be transferred in the bank account of beneficiary.

Kalyanamasthu Scheme Step Wise Application Process

Application Process of Andhra Pradesh Kalyanamasthu Scheme

Important Links Related to the Scheme

Contact Numbers for Help

  • Helpdesk Email of Kalyanamasthu Scheme :- info@gsws.ap.gov.in.

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