Financial Assistance to Newlyweds under Kanyadan Yojana (Vijabhaj)

The scheme "Financial Assistance to Newlyweds under Kanyadan Yojana (Vijabhaj)" was launched by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra. The scheme aims to reduce the economic, social, and educational backwardness of Scheduled Castes, Freed Castes, Nomadic Tribes, and Special Backward Classes in Maharashtra, helping integrate them into the mainstream of society. The grant is provided for the first marriage of both the bride and groom of these communities.

1. A financial assistance of ₹10,000/- is provided to couples who participate in mass marriage ceremonies.
2. An incentive grant of ₹2,000/- per couple is offered to institutions and organizations that organize mass marriage ceremonies for these communities.

1. The bride and the groom must be residents of Maharashtra.
2. The groom should not be less than 21 years of age.
3. The bride should not be less than 18 years of age.
4. The grant is only admissible for the first marriage of the bride and groom, however, it is also admissible to a widow for her second marriage.
5. Either or both of the bride and groom must belong to Scheduled Castes (including Neo-Buddhists), Vimukta Castes, Nomadic Tribes (including Dhangars and Vanjaris), or Special Backward Classes.

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Social Welfare Office and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
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, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Assistant Commissioner or to the Social Welfare Officer of the District Social Welfare Office.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement 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).
NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.