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Social welfare & Empowerment; Women and Child

Ganga Swarupa Punah Lagna Arthik Sahay Scheme

The scheme supports remarried women who are beneficiaries of the Ganga Swarupa Pension Scheme, aiming to reintegrate them into society with financial support.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Gujarat

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Assistance through Direct Bank Transfer (DBT): ₹25,000/- will be credited directly to the beneficiary's savings account through Direct Bank Transfer (DBT). - Assistance for National Savings Certificates: ₹25,000/- will be issued to the beneficiary in the form of National Savings Certificates (NSC), providing a secure and long-term savings option.

Who can apply

The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.; The applicant must be aged between 18 to 50 years.; The applicant must be a beneficiary of the "Ganga Swarup Economic Assistance Scheme".

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What is the "Ganga Swarupa Punah Lagna Arthik Sahay Scheme"?

The "Ganga Swarupa Punah Lagna Arthik Sahay Scheme" is designed to provide financial support to remarried women who are beneficiaries of the Ganga Swarupa Economic Assistance Scheme, helping them reintegrate into society.

Who is eligible for this scheme?

The scheme is available to remarried women aged between 18 and 50 who are beneficiaries of the Ganga Swarupa Economic Assistance Scheme.

How much financial assistance does the scheme provide?

The total financial assistance provided is [?]50,000/- with [?]25,000/- credited to the beneficiary's savings account and [?]25,000/- issued as National Savings Certificates.

What is the purpose of this scheme?

The purpose of the scheme is to help reinstate Ganga Swarupa women who wish to get married and provide them financial support to facilitate their remarriage.

Can any woman apply for this scheme?

No, women who are beneficiaries of the "Ganga Swarupa Pension Scheme" and fall within the age range of 18 to 50 are eligible.

Is there an income limit for applying to the scheme?

There is no specific income limit mentioned for eligibility under this scheme.

What is the age limit for applicants?

Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 50 years.

Can the assistance be used for any other purpose apart from remarriage?

The assistance is specifically meant for supporting remarriage, and cannot be used for other purposes.

How is the financial assistance provided?

Half of the assistance is transferred directly to the applicant's savings account via DBT, and the other half is provided in the form of National Savings Certificates.

Is there a limit to the number of times to apply for this scheme?

The scheme is applicable to eligible women once, based on their remarriage status and meeting the eligibility criteria.