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Social welfare & Empowerment; Women and Child

Financial Assistance For The Marriage Of Daughters Of Poor Widows And Orphan Girls

This is a welfare scheme by the GNCTD to provide financial assistance to poor widows for performing the marriage of their daughters and to provide financial assistance to the guardians including Homes/Institutions or foster parents of an orphan girl or an orphan girl for her marriage.

Authority

State

Region

Delhi

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

The quantum of Assistance is one-time ₹ 30,000/- up to two daughters only.

Who can apply

Financial assistance can be granted for performing marriage up to two daughters only.; Residence of a minimum of 5 years in Delhi before the date of application.; The income of the applicant should be less than ₹ 1,00,000/-per year from all sources (including rent, interest/dividends on savings & investments, earnings from the farm, property sale proceeds, etc.) of the applicant.; Applicant should have an Aadhar number; The Applicant should have a single-operated Aadhaar-linked account with any bank in the NCT of Delhi only.; The applicant should not be in receipt of any assistance from the discretionary fund of the Lt. Governor or the Chief Minister of Delhi for the same purpose.; The girl whose marriage is to be solemnized should be major on the date of marriage i.e. above 18 years of age.; The application must be submitted within a period of sixty days, before or after the date of the marriage being solemnized.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Is Aadhaar Number Necessary For Applying For WDM?

Yes, an Aadhaar number is mandatory for filling up the application- without the Aadhaar number, the application portal will not work.

What Kind Of Bank Account Is Required To Avail Of WDM Benefits?

Single operated Aadhar-linked bank account of any bank in Delhi only.

What are documents required for residential proof for WDM benefits?

- Widow as an applicant want to apply for the marriage of her girl under the scheme, then The Aadhaar card of the widow as the applicant is mandatory and the Aadhaar card of girl whose marriage is being performed is optional. | - Orphan Girl as applicant want to apply for her marriage under the scheme then the Aadhaar card of the orphan girl as the applicant is mandatory. | - Proof of Identify (anyone) | Voter ID card | Pan card | Driving License | Aadhar Card | Passport | Insurance Policy Documents | Electricity Bill/ Water Bill/ Telephone Bill/ Gas Connection receipt | Bank passbook | Caste Certificate issued in Delhi | Service identify card of public/private sector company/established concerned. | Property Document. | Any other document which clearly shows at least 5 years of residence in Delhi

What Are The Documents Required For Proof Of Age For A Girl Whose Marriage Is Being Performed?

Birth Certificate issued by MCD/Registrar-Births & Deaths | School leaving certificate of class last attended | Matriculation/10th Certificate | Hospital discharge slip at the time of birth of the child | Voter ID card | Pan card | Driving License | Aadhar Card | Passport | Age assessment medical certificate | - Any document issued by the Government/Govt. recognized body stating the date and place of birth

Can An Applicant Apply For Financial Assistance Under WDM Who Is Not A Resident Of Delhi?

No, the scheme is only for the residents of Delhi, residing for the last 5 years.

Is There Any Annual Income Limit For Getting Financial Assistance WDM Scheme?

The income of the applicant should be less than Rs 1,00,000/ per year from all sources of the applicant.

What Is The Quantum Of Financial Assistance Under The WDM Scheme?

Rs 30,000/- One time.

Is Any Recommendation Or Attestation Required?

Yes, the application should be attested by Gazetted Officer or area MP/MLA.

Is There Any Verification Required Before Getting WDM Scheme Benefits?

Yes, the District Officer, WCD will verify the documents and if the required home visit will be done before sanctioning assistance or the beneficiary may be called for document verification in District Office (if needed). | SIR Report to be submitted on e-district at the district level.

What Is The Procedure To Change The Bank Account Details?

Application to be given to the concerned District Office, WCD to change the Bank Account. However, Department is remitting Direct Benefit Transfer (Aadhar Based) payments. Payment of Widow Pension is remitted in Aadhar linked bank account only.

What Is The Procedure To Change The Address? If The Applicant Shifted Within Delhi.

Application has to be given along with documentary proof of changed address to the concerned District W&CD Office.

Is There Any Provision For Punishment? If Anyone Tries To Get Financial Assistance Through Forged Documents.

If the assistance was sanctioned on the furnishing of false documents, penal action will be initiated and appropriate liability levied against the beneficiary for furnishing false documents. Recovery of the amount shall also be done.

What Is The Prescribed Timeline Of Acceptance/ Rejection And Sanctioning For Payment Of The Application Form?

60 Days for sanction of application at the District Level.

How Can I Check My Aadhar Linking Status?

Follow the following steps | Step 1: Go to https://uidai.gov.in | Step 2: Choose Aadhar services | Step 3: Choose Aadhaar Linking Status | Step 4: Enter your 12-digit Aadhar number. | Step 5: Enter Security Code and click on Send OTP | Step 6: After receiving OTP on the registered mobile number, enter OTP. | Details of Aadhar/bank lining status will be available as active and inactive status. | If your Aadhar linking status is seen as: | 1) Inactive: Kindly contact your concerned bank branch for further processing of Aadhar linking. | 2) Active: Kindly inform the concerned District Office for further processing.