The main objective of Uttar Pradesh Kanya Vivah Sahayata Yojana is to provide financial assistance for the marriage of registered workers working in the building and construction sector and daughters of registered female construction workers. This scheme aims to encourage legal adult marriage and prevent illegal practices. To be eligible for this scheme, it is necessary to be the latest duly registered member of the Construction Workers Board and the daughter or female worker must meet the minimum age criteria set by the government. To apply for the benefit, the worker must complete the membership of the board for at least one year (365 days) after registration.
Benefits
- Eligible registered construction workers will get an amount of Rs 55,000 for the marriage of their daughter or themselves if they are registered female workers. The financial assistance amount for inter-caste marriage is Rs 61,000.
- The board provides Rs 65,000 for a daughter’s marriage for mass marriage at one place of at least 11 couples. Apart from this, the organizer gets Rs 7,000 per couple for expenses. An amount of Rs 5,000 for the bride and groom’s dress will be transferred to the registered worker’s account one week before the date of mass marriage. If any party does not attend, the advance amount for the dress will be adjusted with the amount payable in regular or inter-caste marriage.
- For remarriage of registered female construction workers, the benefit is available if the previous marriage was legally divorced or the husband has died. Necessary documents like court judgment or death certificate must be provided. The benefit amount for remarriage is equal to the amount payable in mass marriage.
Eligibility
- Registered construction workers must have completed at least 365 days of membership of the board.
- The application should be made within one year of the marriage or 15 days before in case of mass marriage.
- Aadhaar authentication of the daughter is mandatory.
- The benefit is limited to two children.
- The minimum age of the daughter and the proposed groom should be 18 and 21 years respectively.
Application Process
- To apply for the scheme, one has to apply along with all the required records through the Public Service Center/Board website within one year of the marriage. In case of mass marriage, the application can be made 15 days before the scheduled marriage date.
- Eligible registered construction workers, who are the latest duly registered members of the Board, can apply. The age of the daughter or registered female worker must meet the minimum age criteria set by the government. Additionally, the registered construction worker must complete at least one year (365 days) of board membership after registration to qualify for the benefit.
Required Documents
- Self-attested copy of birth certificate, school leaving certificate or family register for the age of the daughter and groom.
- Marriage card certified by the local Gram Pradhan/Tehsildar/Councillor.
- Adoption record, if applicable.
- Family register/ration card of the registered worker or equivalent.
- Self-attested photograph of the bride and groom attested by the worker.
- Employment/self-declaration certificate of having worked in the construction sector for at least 90 days in the last 12 months.
- Self-declaration form stating that no benefits have been received from any similar scheme.
- Copy of death certificate if applicable for remarriage benefit.
Conclusion
The Uttar Pradesh Kanya Vivah Sahayata Yojana is a landmark initiative aimed at reducing the financial burden of the marriage of daughters of registered construction workers. The scheme promotes social welfare and prevents illegal practices by ensuring legal adult marriages and providing adequate financial assistance. The detailed eligibility criteria and required documents ensure that the benefits reach the deserving beneficiaries, positively impact their lives and contribute to social stability.
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