Kunwar Bai Nu Mameru Yojana Gujarat
₹12,000 marriage assistance for ST girls · up to 2 daughters per family · Gujarat tribal communities
Kunwar Bai Nu Mameru Yojana provides ₹12,000 financial assistance to tribal (Scheduled Tribe) families in Gujarat at the time of a daughter's marriage. The benefit applies to up to two daughters per family and can be applied for online through the Directorate of Tribal Development portal (evanbandhu.gujarat.gov.in), with applications accepted up to two years after the engagement.
About This Scheme
Kunwar Bai Nu Mameru Yojana provides ₹12,000 financial assistance to tribal (Scheduled Tribe) families in Gujarat at the time of a daughter's marriage. The benefit applies to up to two daughters per family and can be applied for online through the Directorate of Tribal Development portal (evanbandhu.gujarat.gov.in), with applications accepted up to two years after the engagement.
Full official description
The "Kunwar Bai Nu Mameru Yojana" was launched by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to families of Scheduled Tribe (ST) girls at the time of their marriage. Under this scheme, a financial benefit per couple is provided to ensure economic support to families and to encourage social welfare.
Benefits
- ₹12,000 financial assistance per couple at the time of marriage
- Available for a maximum of two daughters per family
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Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be a native of Gujarat
- Must belong to a Scheduled Tribe (ST) community
- Annual family income must not exceed ₹6,00,000
- Benefit available for up to two adult daughters per family
- Bride must be at least 18 years old at the time of marriage
- Groom must be at least 21 years old at the time of marriage
- Does not apply to remarriages
Exclusions
- Does not cover remarriage
How to Apply
- Visit evanbandhu.gujarat.gov.in and click 'Please Register Here'.
- Fill in your full name (as per Aadhaar), gender, date of birth, Aadhaar number, email, caste, mobile number, and password; click 'Confirm'.
- Receive your User ID and Password via SMS.
- Log in, select this scheme, fill in the Application Form, and upload required documents.
- Click 'Save Application' to generate an Application Number; print the application.
- Track status: click 'View Application Status', enter your Application Number and Date of Birth.
- Apply within 2 years of the engagement date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the scheme?
Scheduled Tribe (ST) women of Gujarat state who are 18 years or above at the time of marriage.
How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
Financial assistance of ₹12,000 per couple.
Is there an income limit for eligibility?
Yes, the annual family income should not exceed ₹6,00,000 in both rural and urban areas.
Can the benefit be availed for more than two daughters?
No, the benefit is available for a maximum of two adult daughters in a family.
Is assistance provided in case of remarriage?
No, benefits are not applicable in cases of remarriage.
Can the scheme be availed in case of mass marriage?
Yes, it can be availed, and beneficiaries may also be eligible for the Saat Phera Group Marriage Scheme.
Within how much time should the application be made?
Submit within 2 years of the engagement.
Where can the application be submitted?
The application is submitted online at evanbandhu.gujarat.gov.in
Is there any cost to apply?
No, the application form is free of cost.
Can I apply for this scheme offline?
No, the application process is online.
Can the applicant’s guardian apply on her behalf?
Yes, the father/guardian can apply with valid documents.
How will the assistance be provided?
Direct transfer into the applicant’s or guardian’s bank account.
What happens if the father of the bride is deceased?
A Death Certificate must be submitted along with the application.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Girl's Aadhaar card
- Aadhaar card of the girl's father or guardian
- Caste certificate of the girl (from competent officer)
- Caste certificate of the groom (if applicable)
- Proof of residence (electricity bill, license, tenancy contract, election card, or ration card)
- Annual income certificate of the bride's father or guardian
- Marriage registration certificate
- First page of bank passbook or cancelled cheque (in father/guardian's or bride's name)
- Death certificate of father (if applicable)