Kunwar Bai Nu Mameru Yojana
₹12,000 marriage assistance for SC daughters · Gujarat · up to 2 daughters per family
Kunwar Bai Nu Mameru Yojana provides financial assistance to Scheduled Caste families in Gujarat on the occasion of a daughter's marriage, covering up to two daughters per family. The benefit amount is ₹12,000 per marriage for weddings that took place on or after 1 April 2021. Eligible families can apply online through the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal (esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in) within two years of the wedding.
About This Scheme
Kunwar Bai Nu Mameru Yojana provides financial assistance to Scheduled Caste families in Gujarat on the occasion of a daughter's marriage, covering up to two daughters per family. The benefit amount is ₹12,000 per marriage for weddings that took place on or after 1 April 2021. Eligible families can apply online through the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal (esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in) within two years of the wedding.
Full official description
The scheme “Kunwar Bai Nu Mameru Yojana” is implemented by the Director Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. The scheme was launched in the year 199
- Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided on the occasion of the marriage of two adult girls belonging to the Scheduled Caste category.
Benefits
- ₹12,000 financial assistance per marriage for weddings on or after 1 April 2021
- ₹10,000 financial assistance per marriage for weddings before 1 April 2021
- Benefit can be claimed for up to two daughters in the same family
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Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Applicant must be a native of Gujarat
- Must belong to the Scheduled Caste category
- Annual family income must not exceed ₹6,00,000 (rural or urban)
- Benefit available for a maximum of two daughters per family
- Remarriages are not eligible
- Bride must be at least 18 years old and groom at least 21 years old at the time of marriage
- Application must be submitted within two years of the marriage date
Exclusions
- Not available in cases of remarriage
- Family's annual income must not exceed ₹6,00,000
- Application must be made within 2 years of the marriage
How to Apply
- Visit the e-Samaj Kalyan portal at esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in and click 'New User? Please Register Here'
- Enter your Aadhaar details, gender, date of birth, email, and caste to register
- Login and update your User Profile with all mandatory information
- Select the Kunwar Bai Nu Mameru Yojana scheme from the home page and fill the application form
- Upload required documents, agree to terms and conditions, click 'Save Application', and note your application number for status tracking
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the scheme launched?
The scheme was launched in the year 1991.
What benefits does the scheme offer for scheduled caste girls who marry after 01/04/2021?
Scheduled caste girls who marry after 01/04/2021 will receive financial assistance of [?]12,000/-.
What benefits does the scheme offer for scheduled caste girls who marry before 01/04/2021?
Scheduled caste girls who marry before 01/04/2021 will receive financial assistance of [?]10,000/-.
What are the eligibility criteria for this scheme?
The applicant should be a native of Gujarat and belong to the Scheduled Castes Category.
What are the income limits for eligibility under the scheme?
The annual income limit is [?]6,00,000/- for both rural and urban areas.
How many girls from a family can benefit from this scheme?
The benefit under this scheme is available till the marriage of two adult girls of the family.
Is the benefit available for remarriage?
No, the benefit under this scheme will not be available in case of remarriage.
What are the age limits for marriage under this scheme?
The girl should be 18 years old, and the boy should be 21 years old at the time of marriage.
What is the time limit for applying for assistance under the scheme after marriage?
The application for assistance must be made within two years of marriage.
Are girls participating in group marriages eligible for this scheme?
Yes, girls participating in group marriages will be eligible for the benefit under this scheme, provided they fulfill all the conditions.
Where can eligible applicants apply for the scheme?
Eligible applicants may apply through the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/
Can applicants residing outside Gujarat apply for this scheme?
No, applicants must be natives of Gujarat to be eligible for the scheme.
Can beneficiaries of the Sat Fera Samuh Lagna Yojana also apply for this scheme?
Yes, beneficiaries of the Sat Fera Samuh Lagna Yojana can also apply for benefits under this scheme if they meet all the conditions.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Passport-size photograph
- Caste certificate issued by the competent authority
- Daughter's Aadhaar card
- Income proof of the bride's father/guardian from a competent authority
- Marriage registration certificate
- Bank passbook copy or cancelled cheque (in father/guardian's name after bride's name)
- Self-declaration (format available on esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in)
- Death proof if the father is deceased
- Any other documents as required