Kunwar Bai Nu Mameru Yojana- SEBC & EBC
₹12,000 marriage grant per daughter · SEBC & EBC families · up to 2 daughters per family
This Gujarat government scheme provides ₹12,000 financial assistance to families from Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) and Economically Backward Classes (EBC) for the marriage of their daughters. It covers up to two daughters per family and can be applied for online through the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal (esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in).
About This Scheme
This Gujarat government scheme provides ₹12,000 financial assistance to families from Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) and Economically Backward Classes (EBC) for the marriage of their daughters. It covers up to two daughters per family and can be applied for online through the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal (esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in).
Full official description
The "Kunwar Bai Nu Mameru Yojana- SEBC & EBC" scheme was launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to families from Socially and Educationally Backward Classes and Economically Backward Classes to help cover the wedding expenses of their daughters. Under this scheme, an amount of ₹12,000 is provided for each daughter’s marriage, subject to a maximum of two adult daughters per family.
Benefits
- ₹12,000 per daughter's marriage (for marriages after April 1, 2021)
- ₹10,000 per daughter's marriage (for marriages before April 1, 2021)
- Maximum benefit for two daughters per family
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Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be a native of Gujarat
- Must be a woman belonging to SEBC or EBC category
- Annual family income must not exceed ₹6,00,000
- Marriage must be legally registered
- Benefit available for a maximum of two daughters per family
How to Apply
- Visit esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in and click 'Please Register Here' under Citizen Login.
- Enter your full name (as per Aadhaar), gender, date of birth, Aadhaar number, email, and caste; click 'Register'.
- Log in, update your profile under 'User Profile', and save.
- Select this scheme from the home page and fill in the application form.
- Upload all required documents, agree to terms and conditions, and click 'Save Application'.
- Submit the form and print the application; note the application number to track status.
- User Manual: esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/HelpManual/Citizen-HelpManual.pdf
Frequently Asked Questions
How much assistance is provided under this scheme?
₹12,000 per eligible daughter for marriages after April 1, 2021; ₹10,000 for earlier marriages.
How many daughters can get the benefit in one family?
A maximum of two adult daughters per family can avail the benefit.
Can I apply offline?
No, only online applications are accepted.
Is there any application fee?
No, the application is free of cost.
What documents are mandatory for application?
Aadhaar Card, Income Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Bank Passbook, and Passport Photos.
Can I apply for assistance for more than two daughters?
No, the benefit is restricted to two daughters per family.
Is the scheme applicable across Gujarat?
Yes, it is applicable throughout the state.
Can widows or divorced women apply under this scheme?
No, this scheme is specifically for first-time marriages of eligible daughters.
Where can I check the application status?
You can log in at https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in to track your application status.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Bride's Aadhaar card
- Annual income certificate of the bride's father or guardian
- Marriage registration certificate
- Bank passbook or cancelled cheque (in the bride's name)
- Passport-size photographs