The Maharashtra government has increased the amount of financial assistance under the ‘Kanyadan Yojana’ from Rs 10,000 to Rs 25,000. The scheme aims to empower women by providing them financial assistance in their marriage. Read the article below to know more about this scheme.
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Kanyadan Yojana Maharashtra 2024
Kanyadan Yojana Maharashtra, managed by the Social Justice & Special Assistance Department (https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in), is a state initiative aimed at supporting newlyweds from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This program provides essential goods and financial aid to help these families start their new life. By offering targeted assistance, the Maharashtra government seeks to enhance the living standards of its low-income residents and promote their overall welfare.
Maharashtra Kanyadaan Scheme Details in Highlights
| Name | Kanyadan Yojana Maharashtra |
| Launched by | Government of Maharashtra |
| Department | Social Welfare Department |
| Objective | To empower women |
| Benefit | women will be provided financial support for marriage |
| Financial assistance | Rupees 25 thousand as a benefit |
| Official Webiste | https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in |
Objective of Kanyadan Yojana Maharashtra 2024
The main objective of this scheme is to promote the inclusion of Maharashtra’s marginalized communities, such as Nomadic Tribes, Scheduled Castes, Freed Castes, Special Backward Classes, and Tribals, into the broader society. It aims to address and mitigate their economic, social, and educational challenges to foster their integration and advancement.
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Benefits of Kanyadaan Yojana Maharashtra 2024
Under the Kanyadaan Yojana, families of couples belonging to Scheduled Castes, Nomadic Tribes, Special Backward Classes, and Other Backward Classes will be granted financial support of Rs 20,000. This assistance is designed to aid these families in managing the expenses related to marriage and support their economic needs.
Eligibility Criteria for Kanyadan Yojana Maharashtra
Following is the Eligibility Criteria for Kanyadan Yojana Maharashtra
- The bride and groom, upon marriage, must be Maharashtra state citizens.
- The age of the groom must be at least twenty-one (21) and the age of the bride cannot be less than eighteen (18).
- One or both of the bride and groom must belong to either Scheduled Caste or Open Caste or Other Backward Class or Nomadic Tribe or Special Backward Class.
- Kanyadaan grant scheme will only be given on the first marriage of the bride and groom.
- At least ten couples (20 grooms and 20 brides) must carry out the marriage ceremonies in a mass marriage ceremony.
Documents Required
Following are the documents required for Kanyadaan Yojana Maharashtra
- Application in prescribed format
- Identity card of husband and wife
- Resident certificate.
- Death certificate in case of widow.
- Marriage registration certificate.
- Income certificate
- Below poverty line certificate.
How to Apply for the Kanyadan Yojana Maharashtra?
Follow the steps below to Register for the Yojana Kanyadan
- An application must be made by the concerned NGO to the Assistant Commissioner of Social Welfare.
- The application must contain all relevant data and required paperwork.
- A proposal should be sent to the Assistant Commissioner of Social Welfare for further details on the program.