Maharashtra Girl Marriage Assistance (Kanyadan Yojana)

Why this scheme matters now

Maharashtra Girl Marriage Assistance (Kanyadan Yojana) is a Women Welfare initiative targeting Maharashtra. The Maharashtra Girl Marriage Assistance Scheme, often referred to as the 'Kanyadan Yojana' or 'Shubh Mangal Sumangal Yojana', is a welfare program aimed at reducing the financial burden on parents belonging to the economically backward sections and scheduled castes/tribes during the marriage of their daughters

Maharashtra residents should confirm the nodal office and preferred document formats before applying.

📌 About This Scheme

The Maharashtra Girl Marriage Assistance Scheme, often referred to as the 'Kanyadan Yojana' or 'Shubh Mangal Sumangal Yojana', is a welfare program aimed at reducing the financial burden on parents belonging to the economically backward sections and scheduled castes/tribes during the marriage of their daughters. In many poor families, the cost of a wedding leads to high-interest debt, pushing the family into poverty. This scheme provides a one-time financial grant (currently around ₹10,000 to ₹25,000, depending on the specific category and district) to help cover wedding expenses. The scheme is particularly focused on promoting 'Mass Marriages' (Samuhik Vivah), where the government provides higher financial incentives to discourage lavish and wasteful spending. To be eligible, the bride must be at least 18 years old and the groom at least 21, thus reinforcing the legal age of marriage and combating child marriage. For the nomadic tribes and scheduled castes, the scheme is a significant part of the social welfare budget. By providing this grant directly to the bride's bank account, the government ensures that the woman has some financial autonomy as she starts her new life. This scheme also encourages the legal registration of marriages, as a marriage certificate is a mandatory document for the claim. Over the years, the scheme has helped thousands of families in rural Maharashtra conduct weddings with dignity and without the fear of financial ruin. It is an expression of the state's role as a guardian for the daughters of the poor, ensuring that their transition to a new family is supported by the community and the government.

📄 Required Documents

• ✓Aadhaar Card of the Bride and Groom
• ✓Age Proof (to ensure legal marriage age)
• ✓Income Certificate (Income < ₹1 Lakh)
• ✓Marriage Registration Certificate
• ✓Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• ✓Bank Account details of the Bride

🛠️ How to Apply