Mai Ramabai Ambedakar Saat Phera Samuh Lagna Yojana
₹12,000/couple incentive for SC group marriages in Gujarat + ₹3,000 for organizers
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
💡 Why Startups Should Care
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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)
- 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
Exclusions
- Not available in cases of remarriage
- Annual income must not exceed ₹6,00,000
- Application must be submitted within 2 years of the marriage date
- Bride must be at least 18 years; groom at least 21 years
How to Apply
- Register on the e-Samaj Kalyan portal at esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in with your Aadhaar details
- Login and update your User Profile
- Select the scheme from the home page and fill the application form
- Upload all required documents and agree to terms and conditions
- Click 'Save Application', note your application number for status tracking, and take a printout for records
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
For the institution or organizer:
- Advance letter to the District Deputy Director/SA (Scheduled Castes)
- Registration certificate of the organizing institution
- Invitation card or wedding ceremony certificate
- Bank passbook copy or cancelled cheque For the applicant couple:
- Wedding ceremony certificate issued by the group wedding organizer
- Income proof of the bride's father from a competent authority
- Age proof — school leaving certificate, birth certificate, or government medical certificate
- Caste certificate