About this social welfare scheme
In Uttar Pradesh State, a scheme for the marriage of girls from economically weaker families of the state.
The objective of the scheme is to provide grants for the marriage of the daughters of poor’s families of Other Backward Classes so that the economic condition of that family may improve. Regular efforts to uplift the level of poor families are being made by the Department of Backward Classes Welfare. There is a provision to provide marriage grants for the daughters of helpless, poor, and BPL families of Other Backward Classes.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Marriage Grant Scheme (MGS) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Department of Social Welfare |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · Uttar Pradesh |
| Official portal | shadianudan.upsdc.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| Family income limit | Up to Rs. 56,460 per year |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤Female
- 🏷️OBC
- 💰Income Rs. 56,460 tak
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
The assistance of Rs. 20,000/- is provided per marriage.
Who qualifies
- To the daughters of poor individuals of other backward classes (excluding minorities in backward classes).
- The annual income of the applicant in urban areas should not exceed Rs. 56,460/- and in rural areas Rs. 46,080/-.
- The age of the girl and boy must be 18 years and 21 years or more respectively.
- Applicants of other backward classes will have to enter the serial number of the online Caste Certificate issued by the Tehsil in their online application form.
- Priority will be provided to the destitute woman after the death of the husband or widow applicant and they will not be needing a caste certificate.
- Marriage grants will be allowed up to a maximum of 02 daughters from a family.
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Registration walkthrough
Online
- Applicants must have to apply through Jan Suvidha Kendras, District Backward Classes Welfare Officer or on the official website of the department.
- The applicant will compulsorily have to apply online prior to 90 days of the date of marriage or till post 90 days of marriage conducted.
- Applicants will keep the hard copy of the online application along with all the self-attested uploaded documents like Aadhar Card, Income Certificate, Caste Certificate, Certificate showing the date fixed for marriage (Marriage Invitation card), documentary proof in case of widow/PwD certificate and documents related with a bank account in the form of print out.
Frequently asked questions
What is Marriage Grant Scheme ?
Under the scheme, financial assistance for the marriage of girls from economically weaker families of the state.
Who are the beneficiaries ?
Females from the state, who full fill the eligibility criteria.
What is minimum eligible age of brides/Females
The age of the Brides/Females should be 18 years old.
What Is Minimum Eligible Age Of grooms/boys?
The Age Of The Boys/grooms Should Be 21 Years Old.
Is this scheme only applicable for rural areas ?
From rural and urban both women can take benefit of this scheme.
What Is The financial eligibility criteria
The annual income of the applicant in urban areas should not exceed Rs. 56,460/- and in rural areas Rs. 46,080/-.
May destitute/widow women also apply for this?
Yes, they can apply and Priority will be provided to them.
How many girls of a family can get the benefits of the scheme ?
Marriage grants will be allowed up to a maximum of 02 daughters from a family.
How to apply for the scheme ?
1. Applicants must have to apply through Jan Suvidha Kendras, District Backward Classes Welfare Officer or on the official website of the department..
2. In online mode, applicants can apply using their Aadhaar number.
What is the official portal to apply online ?
Click on the following link.
URL : https://www.shadianudan.upsdc.gov.in/Avedak_KYC.aspx
What documents are required to apply ?
Income Certificate. Caste Certificate. Intermediate Marks Sheet. Applicant photograph.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines www.backwardwelfareup.gov.in
- Official Portal www.shadianudan.upsdc.gov.in
- Registration www.shadianudan.upsdc.gov.in
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