What you get
Under this scheme, the following assistance is provided: | - Each eligible bride (including girls, widows, or abandoned women) participating in the mass marriage (Nikah) ceremony will receive a total of ₹49,000/- through an Account Payee Cheque. | - The organizing body that conducts the mass marriage (Nikah) ceremony will receive ₹6,000/- per beneficiary. | Note: A total of ₹55,000/- is provided per beneficiary under the scheme.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What is the primary objective of the scheme?
The primary objective is to offer financial support to Muslim girls, widows, and abandoned women from poor families during their marriage, especially in mass marriage ceremonies.
What financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
Each eligible bride receives [?]49,000/- through an Account Payee Cheque, and the organizing body of the mass marriage ceremony receives [?]6,000/- per beneficiary. The total benefit provided per beneficiary is [?]55,000/-.
Who can apply for benefits under this scheme?
Needy girls, widows, and abandoned women from destitute or poor Muslim families in Madhya Pradesh can apply.
Are there any age requirements for the bride and groom?
Yes, the bride should be at least 18 years old, and the groom must be at least 21 years old.
Are there income restrictions for receiving the assistance?
No, there are no income restrictions for receiving benefits under the Mukhyamantri Nikah Yojana.
Can the groom be from outside Madhya Pradesh?
Yes, the groom can be from outside the state. However, the parents of either the bride or groom must be natives of Madhya Pradesh for the benefits to be available.
Can the bride have been previously married?
No, the bride must not have been previously married. The marriage must take place during the mass marriage ceremony organized under the scheme.
Is the scheme applicable to single marriage ceremonies?
No, the scheme does not provide benefits for single marriage (Nikah) ceremonies.
How can one apply for the scheme?
The bride and groom must jointly apply in the prescribed form to the concerned body (Municipal Corporation, Municipality, City Council, or District Panchayat) 15 days before the scheduled date of the mass marriage.
Where can the application form be obtained?
The application form can be collected free of cost from the concerned body, such as the Municipal Corporation, Municipality, or City Council.
Which institutions are authorized to organize mass marriage ceremonies under this scheme?
In urban areas, the mass marriage ceremony can be organized by the Urban body (Municipal Corporation, Municipality, or Municipal Council). In rural areas, the District Panchayat is authorized to organize such ceremonies.
How are the dates for mass marriage ceremonies determined?
The dates are determined by the minister in-charge of the district, and they are entered on the marriage portal by the District's Joint/Deputy Director of the Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department.
How can interested couples know the dates for mass marriage ceremonies?
Dates will be widely publicized to ensure that interested couples can apply on time.