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Ashirwad

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Published: Oct 2026

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Reviewed by Navin, Editor · First published: 5 Oct 2026

Ashirwad
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Written by Navin · Editor, tsmpb.inUpdated: 17 Oct 2026 · How we verify scheme facts

About this social welfare scheme

The Punjabi government has established the Punjab Ashirwad Scheme to offer financial support for a girl's marriage.

There are many members of the economically disadvantaged part of society who are unable to plan their daughtersโ€™ weddings owing to their precarious financial situation. And they deal with several issues relating to this. The Punjab Ashirwad plan has been introduced by the Punjab government by keeping such a situation in mind. Girls from economically disadvantaged parts of society will get financial aid under this program. so that they wonโ€™t have to worry about any financial obligations when planning their daughterโ€™s wedding. The scheme aims not only to help girls but also to encourage such families who are raising girls and want to marry them.

Benefits at a glance

Scheme nameAshirwad (ASD)
Launched byDepartment of Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities
Launch year1997
Benefit typeCash (money paid to your bank account)
CategorySocial welfare
Level / StateState ยท Punjab
Official portalashirwad.punjab.gov.in (link at the end of this page)

Key facts

Scheme forIndividual
Application modeOnline
Last dateOngoing (no last date notified)
Family income limitUp to Rs. 32,790 per year

Who can apply (quick check)

  • ๐Ÿ‘คFemale
  • ๐Ÿท๏ธSC / OBC
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐIncome Rs. 32,790 tak
  • ๐Ÿ“Online

Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.

What you receive

  • Financial assistance of Rs. 51,000/-.

Who qualifies

  1. Girl should be 18 years old or above.
  2. Annual income of the family from all sources does not exceed Rs. 32,790/-.
  3. Parents/Guardians of the girl should be domiciled in Punjab State.
  4. The application can be given before the fixed date of marriage or after the 30 days of the marriage by the applicant for getting financial assistance.
  5. The amount of Ashirwad is limited up to two girls of the concerned family under the scheme.
  6. Financial assistance is given to Scheduled Castes/Christian girls, Backward Classes/Castes, Economically weaker sections girls, daughters of widows of any caste at the time of their marriage, and Scheduled Castes widows/divorcees at the time of their re-marriage.

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Registration walkthrough

Online

  1. Applicants have to visit the official portal.
  2. Click on Applicant Registration.
  3. On the new page, the registration form will appear.
  4. Applicants have to provide the required details.
  5. Submit.

Important dates

Launch / start01 Apr 1997

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ashirwad scheme

The Punjabi government has established the Punjab Ashirwad Scheme to offer financial support for a girl's marriage.

What are the benefits under the scheme ?

Financial assistance of Rs. 21,000/-.

Who can avail the benefits ?

All females who are full fill the eligibility criteria.

What is the financial eligibility criteria ?

The annual income of the family does not exceed Rs. 32,790/- from all sources.

May Other State Residents Apply For The Scheme?

No, Only Punjab resident women can apply.

How to apply for the scheme ?

1. Applicants have to visit the official portal.
2. Click on Applicant Registration.
3. On the new page, the registration form will appear.
4. Applicants have to provide the required details.
5. Submit.

What documents are the required for the scheme ?

1. Aadhar card of the applicant.
2. Proof of date of birth (D.O.B).
3. Income certificate.
4. Cast Certificate.

May Male/groom Also Apply for the scheme ?

No.

What is the minimum age as eligibility ?

Girl's age should be 18 years old or above.

How many girl child can get the benefits from the a family ?

The amount of shagun/Ashirwad is limited up to two girls of the concerned family under the scheme.

What is the official URL to apply ?

Click on the following link to apply.
URL : https://ashirwad.punjab.gov.in/

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