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Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam

The scheme is designed to support economically disadvantaged families belonging to the SC/ST and minority communities by providing one-time financial assistance for the marriage of their daughters.

Start date2 Oct 2014
Last verified6 days ago
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About This Scheme

The scheme "Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam" was launched in 2014 by the Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Telangana, aims to alleviate financial distress in SC/ST and minority families by providing financial assistance to unmarried girls at the time of marriage. this scheme, a one-time financial assistance of ₹1,00,116 (₹1,25,145 for disabled girls) is provided to eligible girls at the time of marriage.

Benefits

₹1.0 L · one-time

  1. One-time financial assistance of ₹1,00,116/- for unmarried SC/ST and minority girls at the time of marriage.
  2. One-time financial assistance of ₹1,25,145/- for disabled girls, irrespective of caste, under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
  3. The amount is directly credited to the bride’s bank account.
  4. Only one-time assistance is allowed in a lifetime.

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 an unmarried girl belonging to the SC/ST/BC/EBC community.

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    The applicant should be a resident of Telangana.

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    The applicant should be 18 years of age at the time of marriage.

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    The applicant's marriage should be scheduled on or after October 2, 2014.

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    The applicant’s parental income should not exceed ₹2,00,000/- per annum.

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    > Note: Enhanced financial support is available for disabled girls under Section 24(1) of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

Required Documents

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    Date of Birth Certificate (issued through Meeseva)
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    Caste Certificate (issued through Meeseva)
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    Income Certificate (latest, issued within 6 months of the marriage date)
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    Aadhaar Cards of the bride and groom (scanned and uploaded)
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    Bank Passbook (first page, bride’s photo, account details in her name)
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    Wedding Card (if available)
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    Wedding Photograph
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    Letter by Gram Panchayat/Church/Mosque/Marriage Institution (certifying marriage)
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    SSC Hall Ticket Number and Year of Passing (optional, where applicable)

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

OOnline

Step 1: Visit the official ePASS website at https://telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in/ .

Step 2: Select "Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam" scheme.

Step 3: Fill in the bride’s personal, caste, income, and address details.

Step 4: Upload scanned documents including Aadhaar, caste/income certificates, bank passbook, marriage certificate/photo, etc.

Step 5: Apply online.

Step 6: A unique application number will be generated.

Step 7: Await verification from the Welfare Department.

Step 8: Upon approval, the sanctioned amount will be credited to the bride’s bank account.

Step 9: Save acknowledgment/receipt for future reference.

Quick Info

Level
State Government
Max benefit
₹1.0 L
Launched
2 Oct 2014

Available In

Telangana

Categories

Social welfare & EmpowermentWomen and Child

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