About this social welfare scheme
The scheme aims to mitigate the financial difficulties faced by poor families in bearing the expenses of their daughters’ marriages. Under this scheme, a one-time financial grant of Rs. 25,000/- is provided to economically stressed families at the time of their adult daughters’ marriages.
The "Rupashree Prakalpa" scheme was launched by the Department of Women and Child Development and Social Welfare, Government of West Bengal, on 1st April 2018. The scheme aims to mitigate the financial difficulties faced by poor families in bearing the expenses of their daughters’ marriages, for which they often have to borrow money at very high interest rates. Under this scheme, a one-time financial grant of Rs. 25,000/- is provided to economically stressed families at the time of their adult daughters’ marriages. The scheme is being implemented across all districts of West Bengal.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Rupashree Prakalpa (RPWB) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Department |
| Launch year | 2018 |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · West Bengal |
| Official portal | rupashree.wb.gov.in |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Department Of Women And Child Development And Social Welfare, Govt. Of WB |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| Family income limit | Up to Rs. 1.5 lakh per year |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤Female
- 🎂Age 18+ years
- 💰Income up to Rs. 1.5 lakh
- 💍Never Married
- 🆘Economic distress
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Under this scheme, a one-time financial grant of Rs. 25,000/- is provided to economically stressed families at the time of their adult daughters’ marriages.
Note:
- The scheme’s financial benefit will be paid by direct bank transfer to a bank account held singly in the name of the applicant.
- The sanctioned grant is transferred through IFMS (Integrated Financial Management System) to the bank account of the applicant. The fund transfer must be executed at least five days before the date of the proposed marriage.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a woman who proposes to be married.
- The applicant should have attained the age of 18 years.
- The applicant should be unmarried on the date of submitting her application.
- The proposed marriage should be her first marriage.
- The applicant should have been born in West Bengal, OR she should have been a resident of West Bengal for the last 5 years, OR her parents should be permanent residents of West Bengal.
- The applicant's family income should not be more than Rs. 1,50,000/- per annum.
- Her prospective groom should have attained the age of 21 years.
- The applicant should have an active bank account for which she is the sole account-holder. The bank account should be in a bank that has an IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) and a MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code and transacts e-payments through NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer).
Who is not eligible
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
Step 1: Obtaining Application Form:
- The application forms will be free of cost and will be available at all Block, Sub-Divisional and Municipal Corporation Offices around the year. Applicants may also download the application form from the official portal using the following link: Click Here
Step 2: Submission of Application Forms and Supporting Documents:
- The submission of application forms, verification of supporting documents, and registration of the same will be done by the Block, Sub-Divisional, or Municipal Corporation Office under which the applicant's residence is located.
Notes:
- The application should be submitted 30-60 days before the proposed marriage date.
- Each application will be assigned to an Enquiry Officer who will conduct field verification and submit an Enquiry Report. The verification process varies based on the applicant's location (rural/municipal/municipal corporation area).
- The Sanctioning Officer (BDO/SDO/Commissioner) shall sanction all applications that have been successfully verified, and reject those that have a negative report or are ineligible. The applicant whose application is rejected will be informed about such rejection.
- The Drawing and Disbursing Officer will transfer the sanctioned grant through IFMS to the bank account of the applicant. The fund transfer must be executed at least 5 days before the date of proposed marriage.
Important dates
| Launch / start | 01 Apr 2018 |
|---|
Terms used in this scheme
- Definition 1
In this Scheme, unless the context otherwise requires:
“Marriage” means and includes marital union between a sound male, not below the age of 21 (twenty-one) years and a female, not below the age of 18 (eighteen) years both capable of giving free consent, solemnised by sacrament or any recognised ritual, custom and convention or as a result of free contract or by registration under the Special Marriage Act.
Frequently asked questions
What is the objective of the scheme?
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to economically disadvantaged families for the marriage of their daughters.
What is the maximum family income allowed to be eligible for this scheme?
Your family income must not be greater than Rs. 1,50,000/- per annum.
Does this scheme apply to second marriages?
No, the proposed marriage must be your first marriage to be eligible for this scheme.
Do I need to be born in West Bengal to apply for this scheme?
You must have been born in West Bengal, OR resided in West Bengal for the last 5 years, OR your parents must be permanent residents of West Bengal.
What is the age requirement for my prospective groom?
Your prospective groom must have attained the age of 21 years.
What documents can I provide as proof of my age?
You can provide a self-attested photocopy of any one of the following: Birth Certificate, Voter ID card, PAN (Permanent Account Number) Card, Madhyamik Admit card, AADHAR card, or Primary School Leaving Certificate.
What details are required from my bank book photocopy?
A self-attested photocopy of a page of your bank book, which provides complete details of your name, account number, bank address, IFS (Indian Financial System) code and other details, is required.
Where can I obtain the application form for this scheme?
The application form is available free of cost from the Office of the Block Development Officer in rural areas, the Office of the Sub-Divisional Officer in Municipal areas, and the Office of the Commissioner in Corporation areas.
How will I know if my application is sanctioned or rejected?
The Sanctioning Officer (BDO/SDO/Commissioner) will sanction applications that have been successfully verified and reject those that have a negative report or are ineligible. You will be informed if your application is rejected.
What is the role of the Enquiry Officer in rural areas?
In rural areas, an Extension Officer of the BDO (Block Development Officer) will be the Enquiry Officer and will conduct the enquiry jointly with the Executive Assistant/Secretary of the respective Gram Panchayat.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Official Website wcdsw.wb.gov.in
- Guidelines drive.google.com
- Track Your Application rupashree.wb.gov.in
- FAQs wcdsw.wb.gov.in
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