Tamil Nadu
E.V.R. Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Daughter's of Poor Widows: Scheme-II
Main benefit
Financial assistance of ₹50,000/- for marriage expenses.1 Sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam.
Can you get this scheme?
Conditions at a glance
- Age 18 or above
- Family income up to ₹72 thousand a year
- For: Female
- Marital status: Widow / widower
About
The "E.
V.
R. Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Daughters of Poor Widows: Scheme-II" was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The aim is to help poor widow mothers who face financial hardship in conducting their daughter's marriage. The scheme provides financial assistance ₹50,000/- along with one sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam for the marriage of their daughters.
Benefits
- Financial assistance of ₹50,000/- for marriage expenses.1 Sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam.
- Mode of Disbursal: Through Electronic Clearing Service.
- NOTE: The benefit can be given to the bride in case of the death of the widowed mother.
Who can apply
- The applicant should be a Widow.
- The applicant should be the mother of a girl child.
- The annual income of the family should not exceed ₹72,000/-.
- The age of the bride should be above 18 years.
- The allowance is granted for the marriage of one daughter only.
- The bride should be one of the following:
- A degree holder from regular colleges, distance education/government-recognized open university.
- A diploma holder from the Institution recognized by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu.
Documents needed
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How to apply
Online - via CSCsOffline
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The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents (self-attest if required) needed to apply for the concerned scheme.
- 2
The applicant should visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.
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In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload copies of all the mandatory documents.
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Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the CSC. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable). NOTE: The applications are processed within 15 days from the date of receipt. Deadline for Application The application should be submitted 40 days before the marriage date. Applications received on or after the date of marriage will not be entertained. NOTE: In exceptional circumstances, the application can be submitted one day before the marriage date.
Common questions
Who does the scheme aim to assist?
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to poor widow mothers for conducting their daughter's marriage.
How much financial assistance is provided in Scheme?
₹50,000 is provided along with 1 Sovereign (8gm) 22 carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam.
What is the income limit for eligibility?
The annual income of the family should not exceed ₹72,000/- to be eligible for the scheme.
Are there any conditions regarding the number of daughters eligible for assistance?
Assistance is provided to one daughter of the widowed mother.
What happens if applications are submitted late?
Applications received after the marriage date will not be entertained.
What is the probable time limit for processing applications?
Applications are typically processed within 15 days from the date of receipt.
What certificates need to be enclosed with the application for Scheme?
Beneficiaries receiving a widow pension under the Social Security Pension Scheme are exempted from obtaining a widow certificate and income certificate, Others need to obtain these certificates from the concerned Tahsildar. A copy of the daughter's age certificate is also required and education certificate.
What is the age requirement for the bride?
The bride should have completed 18 years of age at the time of marriage, with no upper age limit.
Who should grievances be reported to at the district level?
Grievances should be reported to the District Collector/District Social Welfare Officer at the district level.
Who should grievances be reported to at the state level?
Grievances should be reported to the Director of Social Welfare 2nd Floor, Panagal Maaligai, Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015. Phone No. 044-24351885 at the state level.
Can the benefit be given to the bride if her widowed mother passes away?
Yes, the benefit can be given to the bride if her widowed mother passes away.
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