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Social welfare & Empowerment; Women and Child

Grant of Financial Assistance for Performance of Marriage of Poor Brides Living Below Poverty Line

This scheme aims to provide financial assistance to poor brides living below the poverty line to meet their marriage expenses. The assistance amount is ₹25,000, and it is granted for the first marriage of the bride. The scheme is implemented through the Department of Women and Child Development.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Puducherry

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Financial assistance of ₹25,000 for marriage expenses.

Who can apply

The annual income of the applicant should not exceed ₹75,000 per annum.; The parents/guardian of the bride should be a citizen of India and a native of the Union Territory of Pondicherry by birth or by continuous residence of 5 years or more.; The assistance is payable only for the first marriage of the bride.; The marriage should be performed in accordance with the law in force on the date of marriage.; The assistance is given for the performance of the marriage of one daughter only.; The bride should have attained the age of 18 years, and the bridegroom 21 years on the date of marriage.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

How does the scheme address the financial needs of poor brides living below the poverty line for their marriage expenses?

The scheme addresses the financial needs by providing a fixed financial assistance amount of [?]25,000 for the marriage expenses of eligible brides.

Is the financial assistance amount the same for every eligible beneficiary, or does it vary based on specific criteria?

The financial assistance amount is fixed at [?]25,000 for every eligible beneficiary.

What is the significance of the Citizen's Charter, and where can interested applicants find it for reference?

The Citizen's Charter provides detailed information, and interested applicants can refer to it at https://wcd.py.gov.in/sites/default/files/citizens-charter-english.pdf.

How is the marriage date related to the application submission process for offline applicants?

Offline applicants must submit the application form along with documents at least 30 days before the proposed marriage date.

Can you specify the official website for the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry for online applications?

The official website for online applications is https://edistrict.py.gov.in/.

How does the scheme define the eligibility regarding the age of the bride and groom at the time of marriage?

The bride should be at least 18 years old, and the groom should be at least 21 years old on the date of marriage.

Can you clarify the conditions under which financial assistance is granted for the first marriage of the bride?

The assistance is payable only for the first marriage of the bride, and the marriage should be performed in accordance with the prevailing law on the date of marriage.

What is the significance of the Aadhar Number in the list of required documents, and is there an alternative if the applicant doesn't possess one?

The Aadhar Number is essential; however, if unavailable, the applicant can provide Aadhaar Enrolment ID along with specified alternative documents like Voter Identity Card or PAN Card.

How are applicants notified about their selection or rejection, and who is responsible for this communication?

The selection process is periodic, and applicants are informed about their status by the Anganwadi Worker or through a formal letter.

Could you explain the detailed application process for offline applicants, especially concerning submission timelines?

Offline applicants must submit the filled and signed application form, along with documents, to the Deputy Director or Child Development Project Officer at least 30 days before the proposed marriage date.

How is the financial assistance amount disbursed to the beneficiaries, and what is the mode of disbursement?

The financial assistance of [?]25,000 is directly disbursed to the beneficiary.

Can you elaborate on the eligibility criteria regarding the citizenship of the bride's parents or guardian under this scheme?

The parents or guardian of the bride should be a citizen of India and a native of the Union Territory of Pondicherry by birth or by continuous residence of 5 years or more.