About this social welfare scheme
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.
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 at a glance
| Scheme name | Mai Ramabai Ambedakar Saat Phera Samuh Lagna Yojana (MRASPSLY) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Social Justice and Empowerment Department |
| Launch year | 1998 |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · Gujarat |
| Official portal | esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Office Of Director Scheduled Caste Welfare, Gujarat |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Infra |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤Female / Male
- 🏷️SC
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Under the scheme, couples participating in group marriages are given an incentive of Rs. 12,000/- per couple in the name of the bride.
- For organizing Group Marriage Functions, the organizer/organizing institution will be paid an incentive of Rs. 3,000/- per couple up to a maximum of Rs. 75,000/-.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a native of Gujarat.
- The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
- The annual income limit in this scheme is Rs. 6,00,000/- in rural areas and Rs. 6,00,000/- in urban areas.
- In case of remarriage, the benefit will not be available under this scheme.
- The age limit of the girl at the time of marriage should be 18 years and the age of the boys should be 21 years. Proof of age of bride and groom to be married will be mandatory.
- Applications for assistance must be made within two years of the marriage.
- The beneficiary girl participating in the group marriage will be eligible for the benefits under this scheme.
- The assistance of the scheme will be available to girls from Kunwar Bai Nu Mameru Yojana.
- Marriage registration certificate has to be submitted compulsorily to avail the benefits of this scheme.
- The organization/institution organizing the group wedding has to apply to the concerned authority within two years from the date of marriage.
- The bride must produce a certified copy of the caste certificate obtained from the competent authority of the bride.
Who is not eligible
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Registration walkthrough
Online
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.
Important dates
| Launch / start | 29 Apr 1998 |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
What incentives are provided under the scheme?
Couples participating in group marriages receive an incentive of Rs. 12,000/- per couple in the name of the bride, and organizing institutions receive Rs. 3,000/- per couple, up to a maximum of Rs. 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 Rs. 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/
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Official Website sje.gujarat.gov.in
- Scheme Details esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in
- Application Form sje.gujarat.gov.in (PDF)
- Notification-1998 sje.gujarat.gov.in (PDF)
- Notification-2021 sje.gujarat.gov.in (PDF)
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