Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme-II

The 'Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme' was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme's objective is to encourage widow remarriage and to rehabilitate widows by giving financial assistance along with 1 sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin. Interested applicants should apply offline or via CSC.

• Financial Assistance of ₹ 25,000/-.
• One sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam.

Mode of Disbursal:

₹15,000/- through Electronic Clearing Service and ₹10,000/- as a National Savings Certificate.

1. The applicant should be a widow.
2. The bride (widow) should be 20 years or above in age.
3. The bridegroom should be less than 40 years or above in age.
4. The applicant should have a degree passed from regular colleges, distance education/government-recognized open university.
5. The applicant should have a diploma passed from the Institution recognized by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu.

Online - via CSC

Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents needed to apply for the concerned scheme.
Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.
Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload copies of all the mandatory documents.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the CSC. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Application Deadline:

The application is submitted within six months from the date of remarriage.

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Officer/ Extension Officer (Social Welfare).
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Application Deadline:

The application is submitted within six months from the date of remarriage.