Mai Ramabai Ambedakar Saat Phera Samuh Lagna Yojana
Mai Ramabai Ambedakar Saat Phera Samuh Lagna Yojana provides financial incentives to Scheduled Caste couples in Gujarat who marry through a group (mass) wedding event, and also rewards the organization that hosts the event. The scheme, running since 1998, encourages group weddings to reduce the financial burden of individual weddings. Eligible couples and organizers can apply online through the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal (esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in) within two years of the marriage.
About This Scheme
Mai Ramabai Ambedakar Saat Phera Samuh Lagna Yojana provides financial incentives to Scheduled Caste couples in Gujarat who marry through a group (mass) wedding event, and also rewards the organization that hosts the event. The scheme, running since 1998, encourages group weddings to reduce the financial burden of individual weddings. Eligible couples and organizers can apply online through the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal (esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in) within two years of the marriage.
Full official description
The scheme "Mai Ramabai Ambedakar Saat Phera Samuh Lagna Yojana" was launched by the Director of Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat, in the year 1998. Under the scheme, incentives are provided to couples who participate in group marriages, as well as to the organizing institution. If people adopt the practice of group marriages, they can avoid the unnecessary expenses associated with individual weddings and promote financial growth.
Benefits
- ₹12,000 per couple (paid in the bride's name) for participating in a group marriage
- ₹3,000 per couple (up to a maximum of ₹75,000) paid to the organizing institution for hosting the group wedding event
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)
- Remarriages are not eligible
- Bride must be at least 18 years old; groom must be at least 21 years old
- Marriage registration certificate is mandatory
- Application must be submitted within two years of the marriage date
- Bride must produce a certified caste certificate from competent authority
- The organizing institution must also apply within two years of the event
How to Apply
Step 01: The eligible applicant may visit the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/ Step 02: On the home page, under the tab ‘Citizen Login’, click on New User ‘Please Register Here’. Step 03: Enter your Full Name as per Aadhaar Card, Gender, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Card Number, Email ID, Caste etc., and then click on ‘Register’. Step 04: After successful registration, the applicants can login through their User ID and Password. Step 05: Now, click on ‘User Profile’ to update your profile. Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory information and then click on ‘Update’. Step 07: After updating the profile successfully, select the scheme appearing on the home page; an application form will open. Step 08: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and upload all the relevant documents. Step 09: Now agree with the terms & conditions and click on ‘Save Application’. Step 10: Submit the application form and take out the print of the application for future reference. The applicant can note down the application number to track the application status by logging into the portal using their User ID and Password. User Manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What incentives are provided under the scheme?
Couples participating in group marriages receive an incentive of [?]12,000/- per couple in the name of the bride, and organizing institutions receive [?]3,000/- per couple, up to a maximum of [?]75,000/-.
Who is eligible to avail of the benefits of this scheme?
Native residents of Gujarat belonging to the Scheduled Caste category with an annual income limit of [?]6,00,000/- in rural and urban areas.
Are remarriages covered under this scheme?
No, the benefits are not available for remarriages under this scheme.
What are the age requirements for marriage under this scheme?
The bride's age should be 18 years and the groom's age should be 21 years at the time of marriage. Proof of age is mandatory.
Within what timeframe should applications for assistance be submitted?
Applications must be made within two years of the marriage.
Who is eligible for benefits among the participants in group marriages?
The beneficiary girl participating in the group marriage is eligible for scheme benefits.
Is a marriage registration certificate necessary to avail of benefits?
Yes, a marriage registration certificate must be submitted compulsorily.
Within what timeframe should organizing institutions apply for incentives?
Organizing institutions must apply within two years from the date of marriage.
Where can eligible applicants apply for this scheme?
Eligible applicants can apply through the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- > **Document to be submitted (Institution/Organizer):**
- Letter to the District Deputy Director/District SA (Scheduled Castes) intimating in advance
- Certificate of Registration of the institution
- Invitation Card/ wedding ceremony
- Copy of first page of bank passbook/cancelled cheque
- Any other documents as required
- > **Documents to be submitted (Applicant/Couple):**
- Wedding ceremony, certificate issued by group wedding planners
- Proof of income of the bride's father from competent authority
- School leaving certificates/birth certificate/age proof/government medical certificate of the boy/girl (anyone proof)
- Caste certificate
- Any other documents as required