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E.V.R. Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Daughter’s of Poor Widows: Scheme-II

The E.V.R. Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Daughters of Poor Widows: Scheme-II was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to help poor widow mothers by providing financial assistance for the marriage of their daughter's.

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About This Scheme

The E.V.R. Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Daughters of Poor Widows: Scheme-II was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The aim is to help poor widow mothers who face financial hardship in conducting their daughter's marriage. The scheme provides financial assistance ₹50,000/- along with one sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam for the marriage of their daughters.

Benefits

₹50.0K

  • Financial assistance of ₹50,000/- for marriage expenses.
  • 1 Sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam.

Mode of Disbursal: Through Electronic Clearing Service.

NOTE: The benefit can be given to the bride in case of the death of the widowed mother.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant should be a Widow.

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    The applicant should be the mother of a girl child.

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    The annual income of the family should not exceed ₹72,000/-.

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    The age of the bride should be above 18 years.

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    The allowance is granted for the marriage of one daughter only.

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    The bride should be one of the following:

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    A degree holder from regular colleges, distance education/government-recognized open university.

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    A diploma holder from the Institution recognized by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu.

Required Documents

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    Death Certificate of husband (to be obtained from Corporation / Municipality)
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    Widow Certificate (to be obtained from Tahsildar)
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    Income Certificate (issued by the Tahsildar)
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    Passport-size photograph of the Applicant.
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    Age Certificate of the Bride.
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    Marriage Invitation.
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    Bills towards purchase of marriage articles for less than ₹10,000/-
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    NOTE: Beneficiaries getting a widow pension under the Social Security Pension Scheme don't need to provide a window certificate and income certificate.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

OOnline

Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents (self-attest if required) needed to apply for the concerned scheme.

Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.

Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload copies of all the mandatory documents.

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the CSC. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

NOTE: The applications are processed within 15 days from the date of receipt.

Deadline for Application

The application should be submitted 40 days before the marriage date. Applications received on or after the date of marriage will not be entertained.

NOTE: In exceptional circumstances, the application can be submitted one day before the marriage date.

IIn-person

Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Officer/ Extension Officer (Social Welfare).

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Deadline for Application

The application should be submitted 40 days before the marriage date. Applications received on or after the date of marriage will not be entertained.

NOTE: In exceptional circumstances, the application can be submitted one day before the marriage date.

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹50.0K

Available In

Tamil Nadu

Categories

Social welfare & EmpowermentWomen and Child

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