MGST

Marriage Gift Scheme - Telangana

Launched by the Telangana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, the Marriage Gift Scheme provides financial assistance of ₹30,000 to unmarried registered women construction workers and the daughters of registered construction workers. Eligible daughters must be at least 18 years old, and benefits can be claimed for up to two daughters per construction worker.

State Cash

States / UT: Telangana

Nodal department: Labour, Employment Training and Factories Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Scheme open date: 2011-10-28

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child

Sub-categories: Financial assistance, Marriage

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Marriage, Financial Assistance, Construction Workers, Daughter

Details

The "Marriage Gift Scheme" is a welfare initiative implemented by the Telangana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (TB&OCWWB), LET&F (Labour) Department, Telangana. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance as a marriage gift to unmarried registered women workers and the daughters of registered building and construction workers who have reached the age of 18 years.

Benefits

  • - Financial assistance : ₹30,000/-
  • Financial assistance : ₹30,000/-.

Eligibility

For construction workers themselves (Women only)

  1. Construction worker should be registered under the Telangana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
  2. Construction worker should be a woman.
  3. Construction worker should be unmarried.

For daughters of construction workers

  1. Construction workers (either one or both parents) should be registered under the Telangana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
  2. A construction worker can receive the scheme benefits for up to two daughters.
  3. The daughter(s) should have completed 18 years of age at the time of application.
  4. If both parents are registered workers, only one parent is eligible for the scheme amount.


Application Process

Offline

Step-1: The interested applicant visits the official website and clicks on "Downloads" at the top of menu options.
Step-2: Now click on the download button corresponding to the scheme name.
Step-3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step-4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned officer in the labour department.
Step-5: 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).

NOTE:

  • The scheme applies to the applicant's first marriage.
  • Applications must be submitted within one year from the date of marriage.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Who is eligible for the Marriage Gift Scheme?
Unmarried women who are registered construction workers and the daughters of registered workers aged 18 years and above are eligible.
What is the amount provided under the scheme?
The scheme provides Rs. 30,000/- as a marriage gift.
When did the enhanced amount come into effect?
The enhanced amount is effective from 01.05.2017.
How many daughters of a registered worker can benefit from this scheme?
Up to two daughters of a registered worker can benefit.
What is the application deadline?
Applications must be submitted within one year from the date of marriage.
Can both parents apply for the scheme if they are registered workers?
No, only one parent can apply for the scheme.
How is the scheme amount disbursed?
The amount is directly credited to the beneficiary's savings bank account.
Is the scheme amount additional to other government schemes?
Yes, the scheme amount is in addition to any similar schemes by the government.
Can the scheme be availed for a second marriage?
No, the scheme is applicable only for the first marriage.
Where can the application form be obtained?
The form can be obtained from the Labour Department offices or online through the official website.

References

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