In 2015, to support the marriage of unmarried girls of Jammu and Kashmir, the Government started the Marriage Assistance Scheme in the state. Financial Assistance of Rs. 50,000/- for marriage will be provided under this scheme. Read the complete article to get full details about the scheme.
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Jammu and Kashmir Marriage Assistance Scheme Highlights
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| Scheme Name | Jammu and Kashmir Marriage Assistance Scheme. |
| Launched Date | 02-12-2015. |
| Benefits | Rs. 50,000/- Financial Assistance will be provided for the Marriage. |
| Eligible Beneficiaries | Unmarried Girls of Jammu and Kashmir. |
| Responsible Department | Jammu and Kashmir Department of Social Welfare. |
| How to Apply | Online through Jammu and Kashmir Jansugam Portal. |
| Free Scheme Alerts | WhatsApp | Telegram |
Introduction of Jammu and Kashmir Marriage Assistance Scheme: A Brief Insight
- Marriage is an expensive affair in everyone’s life.
- A Lot of money is spent by people on their marriage.
- And if the marriage is of a girl, then a lot of money is needed.
- Every State has its own financial assistance scheme to help poor girls of the State with their marriage.
- Government of Jammu and Kashmir is also providing cash assistance for the marriage of poor girls in the Union Territory.
- This Scheme is named as Marriage Assistance Scheme of Jammu and Kashmir.
- It was started on December 12th, 2015.
- The main objective behind launching the Marriage Assistance Scheme is to help poor brides of Jammu and Kashmir financially with their marriages.
- Jammu and Kashmir Government’s Social Welfare Department implements this scheme in the UT.
- Rs. 50,000/- (Fifty Thousand Rupees Only) will be provided to brides of Jammu and Kashmir under this Marriage Assistance Scheme.
- Girls family should be a holder of any of the following cards to apply for the financial assistance :-
- Antyodaya Anna Yojana Card.
- PPH (Priority Household) Ration Card.
- Girl Age should be above 18 Years at the time of applying for the Marriage Assistance Scheme.
- Eligible Girls are exempted from the minimum educational qualification of Class 8th or equivalent till 2025.
- After that, it is mandatorily required for a girl to pass Class 8th or equivalent to avail the financial assistance for marriage.
- Eligible Girls can apply for financial assistance 1 month before their marriage.
- Applicant can apply for financial assistance for their marriage under the Marriage Assistance Scheme through the Jansugam Portal of Jammu and Kashmir Government.
- The whole process is online; the applicant does not have to submit any hard copy of any documents anywhere.
- In case of any help or assistance required regarding the Marriage Assistance Scheme of Jammu Kashmir, beneficiaries can contact their area’s District Social Welfare Officer.
- And, if by the grace of God, a girl is born, the beneficiaries can apply for the Ladli Beti Scheme of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
Benefits Provided to Eligible Beneficiaries
- The following financial assistance for marriage will be provided to Eligible Girls of Jammu and Kashmir under the Marriage Assistance Scheme :-
- Rs. 50,000/- will be provided for the Marriage of a Girl.
Eligibility Conditions Required to be Fulfilled
- The following eligibility conditions is required to be fulfilled to avail the benefit of financial assistance for marriage under the Government of Jammu and Kashmir’s Marriage Assistance Scheme :-
- Permanent Residents Girls of Jammu and Kashmir are Eligible.
- The Age of the Girl at the time of applying should be above 18 Years.
- Applicant Girl should be 8th Pass or Equivalent.
- Applicant Family should be a holder of any of the following cards :-
- Antyodaya Anna Yojana Card.
- PPH (Priority Household) Ration Card.
Documents Required to be Attached
- The following documents will be required to apply for financial assistance for marriage under the Marriage Assistance Scheme of Jammu and Kashmir :-
- Residence Proof Jammu and Kashmir.
- Applicant’s Aadhar Card.
- Photograph of Applicant.
- Mobile Number and Email ID.
- Bank Account Details.
- Applicant Age Proof. (Birth Certificate)
- Invitation Card of Marriage.
- Copy of any of the following card :-
- Antyodaya Anna Yojana Card.
- PPH (Priority Household) Ration Card.
- Documents Related to Educational Qualification.
How Beneficiaries Can Apply to Avail the Benefit of this Scheme
- Eligible Girls can apply for the Jammu and Kashmir Government’s Marriage Assistance Scheme online through Jansugam Portal of Jammu and Kashmir Government.
- First Beneficiary Girls have to Register themselves by entering the following details :-
- Full Name
- Email ID
- Mobile Number
- Enter the Password of Applicant’s Choice
- After successful registration Login on the same portal with your mobile number and chosen password.
- Click on the Apply for Services Tab and choose the Marriage Assistance Scheme.
- Fill in the below-mentioned details step-wise in the Online Application Form:-
- Personal Details of Applicant
- Present and Permanent Address of Applicant
- Bank Account Details
- Upload the Required Documents
- Preview the form carefully and submit it
- The submitted Application Form will be forwarded to the District Social Welfare Officer for verification.
- District Social Welfare Officer thoroughly scrutinized the application form along with the Documents.
- Then the Application will be forwarded to the District Commissioner for further approval.
- District Commissioner will then forward the list of applications selected for social assistance for marriage to the Department of Social Welfare of the Jammu and Kashmir Government for disbursal of financial assistance.
- Applicant will receive the financial assistance for their marriage in the given bank account details.
- Applicant can also Track their Application Status of the Marriage Assistance Scheme by entering the application number on Jansugam Portal.
Important Links Available
- Online Application Form of Marriage Assistance Scheme Jammu and Kashmir.
- Registration of Marriage Assistance Scheme Jammu and Kashmir.
- Login of Marriage Assistance Scheme Jammu and Kashmir.
- Application Status of Marriage Assistance Scheme Jammu and Kashmir.
- Jansugam Portal, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Jammu and Kashmir Department of Social Welfare Portal.
- Guidelines of the Marriage Assistance Scheme Jammu and Kashmir.
Contact Details in Case of Help Needed
- Jammu and Kashmir Department of Social Welfare Helpline Number :-
- 0191-2522759.
- 0191-2579126.
- Jammu and Kashmir Department of Social Welfare Helpdesk Email :- socialwelfare.adm@gmail.com.
- Address of Jammu and Kashmir Department of Social Welfare :-
Civil Secretariat, Jammu/ Srinagar,
Jammu and Kashmir.
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