SMAS

State Marriage Assistance Scheme

The State Marriage Assistance Scheme provides one-time financial aid of ₹50,000 to female beneficiaries from Antodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) or Priority Household (PHH) ration cardholder families, with funds directly credited to their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. Additionally, divyangjan beneficiaries receive enhanced financial assistance of ₹1,00,000, ensuring support for individuals with disabilities, while eligibility includes residency requirements and age criteria for both bride and groom.

State Cash

States / UT: Ladakh

Nodal department: Social and Tribal Welfare Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): Yes

Scheme open date: 2024-01-06

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child

Sub-categories: Financial assistance, Marriage

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Financial Assistance, Marriage, Differently-abled Person, Female

Details

"The 'State Marriage Assistance Scheme,' launched by the Department of Social and Tribal Welfare, UT Ladakh, aims to provide one-time financial assistance of ₹50,000/- to female beneficiaries from AAY or PHH ration cardholder families. Additionally, Divyangjan beneficiaries receive ₹1,00,000/-. Applications can be submitted through the District or Tehsil Social Welfare Officer in Leh or Kargil."

Benefits

  • - One-time financial assistance of ₹50,000/- shall be given to female beneficiaries
  • Financial assistance of ₹1,00,000/- has been given to Divyangjan beneficiaries
  • One-time financial assistance of ₹50,000/- shall be given to female beneficiaries.
  • Financial assistance of ₹1,00,000/- has been given to Divyangjan beneficiaries.

Eligibility

  • The applicant should belong to Antodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) or Priority Household (PHH) ration cardholder families.
  • The bride and bridegroom should be permanent residents of Ladakh
  • The bride should be above 18 years of age.
  • The bridegroom should be above 21 years of age.
  • The marriage should be the first marriage between the bride and the groom.
  • The divyangjan applicants with benchmark disabilities as defined in “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 are eligible.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the office of the District Social Welfare and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
OR
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/ Tehsil Social Welfare Officer/Social Worker of the Department at Leh/Kargil
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Social Welfare Officer/ Tehsil Social Welfare Officer/Social Worker of the Department at Leh/Kargil 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).

Clarifications

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

What is the Ladakh State Marriage Assistance Scheme?
The Ladakh State Marriage Assistance Scheme is a financial aid program providing one-time assistance to eligible female beneficiaries for their marriage.
Who is eligible for the Ladakh State Marriage Assistance Scheme?
Female beneficiaries belonging to Antodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) or Priority Household (PHH) ration cardholder families, and Divyangjan beneficiaries with benchmark disabilities as defined in "The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016".
What financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
Female beneficiaries receive ₹50,000, while Divyangjan beneficiaries receive ₹1,00,000/-.
What are the age requirements for the bride and groom to be eligible for the scheme?
The bride must be 18 years or above, and the groom must be 21 years or above.
Must the beneficiaries be residents of Ladakh?
Yes, both the bride and groom must be permanent residents of Ladakh.
How is the financial assistance provided to the beneficiaries?
The financial assistance is credited to the beneficiary's Aadhar-linked savings bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
What documents are required to apply for the scheme?
Applicants need to provide proof of AAY or PHH ration card, Aadhar card, proof of residence in Ladakh, age proof, and disability certificate (for Divyangjan beneficiaries).
Where should applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted to the District Social Welfare Officer, Tehsil Social Welfare Officer, or Social Worker of the Department in Leh/Kargil.
When did the revised scheme become effective?
The revised scheme became effective on January 1, 2024.
How is eligibility determined and financial assistance sanctioned?
Eligibility is determined as per the guidelines, and the committee sanctions the financial assistance, subject to the availability of funds.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

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