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Social welfare & Empowerment; Women and Child

Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivaah / Nikaah Yojana

In 2006, Madhya Pradesh State Government started the "Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivaah Yojana" for females/girls.

Authority

State

Region

Madhya Pradesh

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- To the Bride | - Account Payee Check : Rs: 11,000/- | - Marriage Gift : Rs. 38,000/- | - Amount: Rs.6,000/- per girl, to the mass marriage organizing body.

Who can apply

The guardian of the bride/groom should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.; The bride has completed the prescribed age for marriage (At present, the minimum legal age for marriage for a girl is 18 years and the minimum legal age for a man is 21 years).; Abandoned women who have been legally divorced.; There will be no restriction on income for the beneficiary to get assistance under the scheme, but it will be necessary that the beneficiary should get his marriage done only by participating in the group marriage program to be organized on the scheduled dates. In case of a single marriage, the benefit of the scheme will not be available.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What is this scheme ?

In 2006, Madhya Pradesh State Government started the "Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivaah Yojana" for females/girls.

What are the benefits ?

Provide financial assistance to the Bride.

What Is Eligible Age of the Bride ?

The bride has to complete the prescribed age for marriage (At present, the minimum legal age for marriage for a girl is 18 years).

What Is Eligible Age Of The groom?

The groom has to Completed The Prescribed Age For Marriage (At Present, The Minimum Legal Age For Marriage For A groom Is 21 Years).

Can Abandoned women apply ?

Yes, but Abandoned women have been legally divorced.

Is this scheme only for rural areas ?

No, this is applicable to urban and rural both.

What is the financial eligibility criteria ?

There will be no restriction on income for the beneficiary to get assistance under the scheme.

Can men also take benefits of this scheme?

No, this is only for girls/women/brides.

What documents are required while submitting the application form?

- Aadhaar Card of the applicant. | - Voter ID Card. | - Passport-size photo. | - Mobile number.

How to apply ?

Applicants have to visit Gram Panchayat/Janpad Panchyat for rural areas and Visit Nagar Nigam/Nagar Panchayat/Nagar Parishad for urban areas