The Uttar Pradesh government launched the Samuhik Vivah Yojana in October 2017 to promote communal and social harmony. Under this initiative, marriages are organised following the diverse customs observed in different communities and religions. Another objective of the scheme is to reduce unnecessary extravagance and grandeur in marriage ceremonies.
The scheme is available to families from all communities whose annual income does not exceed Rs 2,00,000 from all sources. Under this programme, Rs 35,000 is allocated to the bride’s bank account to assist in setting up the home. Additionally, essential wedding materials such as apparel, jewellery and utensils are provided, for the purchase of which an amount of Rs 10,000 is set aside. In addition, Rs 6,000 is set aside for miscellaneous marriage expenses. As a result, each marriage receives a total financial assistance of Rs 51,000.
Under this scheme, facilities are provided to organize Samuhik Vivah for at least 10 couples at various administrative levels including urban bodies (Nagar Panchayat, Nagar Palika Samiti, Municipal Corporation), Kshetra Panchayat and Zila Panchayat.
Benefits
- Rs 35,000 is deposited in the bride’s bank account for household arrangements.
- Up to Rs 10,000 is allocated for wedding essentials (clothes, jewellery, utensils etc.).
- Rs 6,000 is set aside for additional expenses related to the wedding.
- The total financial assistance per marriage is Rs 51,000.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be permanent residents of the state.
- The annual income of the family should not exceed Rs 2,00,000 from all sources.
- The scheme is accessible to all communities.
- The bride must be at least 18 years of age and the groom must be at least 21 years of age.
- At least 10 couples must participate in the Samuhik Vivah event.
Application Process
- Visit the official website of UP Samuhik Vivah Yojana.
- Download the application form.
- Fill out the form with the required information.
- Attach all the required documents with the filled form.
- Submit the form to the nearest Gram Panchayat, Municipal Corporation, Municipality or Social Welfare Department at the District Headquarters.
Required Documents
- Photo of the bride and groom.
- Aadhaar card or voter ID card of both the bride and groom.
- Birth certificate of the bride and groom.
- Bank passbook of the newly married bride.
- Proof of address.
- Income certificate of the family applying.
- Caste Certificate (only for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBC)).
For more information,
Visit the official website shadianudan.upsdc.gov.in.
Also Read:
- Uttar Pradesh Atal Awasiya Vidyalaya Yojana: An Overview
- Uttar Pradesh Kaushal Vikas Yojana: Complete Information
