Tamil Nadu Government Marriage Assistance Scheme Application Form PDF
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND NMP
MARRIAGE ASSISTANCE SCHEME
- The announcement of 8 gram gold for Thirumangalyam along with financial assistance for marriage by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamilnadu for marriage conducted from 17-05-2011 onwards is a flagship scheme implemented by the Social Welfare Department.
- This scheme has been extended to 8 grams gold from 23-05-2016 onwards. Under the scheme, Marriage Assistance of Rs.25,000/- and 8 gram gold is given for brides who have studied 10th and 12th and Rs.50,000/- and 8 gram gold for Degree / Diploma holders.
Eligibility Criteria for availing assistance under the five Marriage Assistance Schemes
Scheme-I
Education Qualification: The bride should have studied 10th Std pass, If studied in private / Distance Education, bride should have passed 10th std, Bride should have studied up to V Std in case of Scheduled Tribe.
Cash Assistance: Rs. 25,000 paid through ECS.
Scheme-II
Education Qualification: Degree holders from regular colleges, Distance education / Government recognized Open University are eligible, Diploma holders should have qualified from the Institution recognized by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu.
Cash Assistance: Rs.50,000 paid through ECS.
1. MOOVALUR RAMAMIRTHAM AMMAIYAR NINAIVU MARRIAGE ASSISTANCE SCHEME
To avail benefit under this scheme, the annual income of the family should not exceed Rs. 72,000/-.
| 1. | Name of the Scheme | MOOVALUR RAMAMIRTHAM AMMAIYAR NINAIVU MARRIAGE ASSISTANCE SCHEME |
| 2. | Objectives of the Scheme | To help financially poor parents in getting their daughter’s married and to promote the educational status of poor girls. |
| 3. | Assistance provided | From 17.05.2011 to promote higher educational status of poor women financial assistance of Rs.50000/- for those who completed graduation or diploma (3 years) with 4 grams of 22 ct gold coin. Similarly Rs.25000/- with 4 grams of 22 ct gold coin for those studied 10th standard. G.O.Ms.No.47 SW/NMP Dept. from 23.05.2016.
8 grams of 22 ct gold coin ( 1 sovereign) CM Announced |
| 4. | To whom the benefit is due | Girls belonging to poor families and below poverty line |
| 5. | When the benefit is due | Before marriage |
| 6. | Eligibility Criteria | |
| Educational Qualifications | The bride should studied upto 10th standard to receive assistance of Rs.25000/- or should completed graduation or diploma (3 years) to received assistance of Rs.50000/- | |
| Income Limit | Not exceeding Rs.72000/- per annum | |
| Age Limit | Bride should have completed 18 years of age | |
| Other Criteria | only one girl from a family is eligible | |
| Time limit for sending application | Within 40 day before the date of marriage. However even one day prior to marriage also applications are accepted. | |
| 7. | Officer to be contacted | Panchayat Union Commissioner (for rural areas) |
| District Social Welfare Officer | ||
| Extension Officer (Social Welfare) and Rural Welfare Officer (Women) | ||
| 8. | Probable time limit for processing application | 15 days from the date of receipt of application |
| 9. | Grievances if any to be reported to | At District Level – District Collector / District Social Welfare Officer At State Level – Commissioner of Social Welfare, Chennai. |
2. Dr. DHARMAMBAL AMMAIYAR NINAIVU WIDOW REMARRIAGE ASSISTANCE SCHEME
Under this scheme, financial assistance of Rs. 15,000 is given through ECS and Rs. 10,000 as National Savings Certificate along with 4 gram 22 carat gold coin for making “Thirumangalyam”. There is no income ceiling and educational qualification prescribed to avail benefit under this scheme. The degree / diploma holders are given Rs. 50,000, out of which, Rs. 30,000 is given through ECS and Rs. 20,000 is given as National Savings Certificate along with 4 gram 22 carat gold coin for making “Thirumangalyam”.
| 1. | Name of the Scheme | DR.DHARMABAL AMMAIYAR NINAIVU WIDOW REMARRIAGE ASSISTANCE SCHEME |
| 2. | Objectives of the Scheme | To encourage widow remarriage and to rehabilitate widows. |
| 3. | Quantum of Assistance | Rs.50,000/- (Rs.20,000/- as National Savings Certificate and Rs.30,000/- Cash) Graduate Rs.25,000/- (Rs.10,000/- as National Savings Certificate and Rs.15,000/- by Cash) – NonGraduate |
| 4. | To whom the benefit is due | To the re-marriage couples |
| 5. | Eligibility Criteria | |
| a. Educational Qualifications | Nil & Graduate | |
| b. Income Limit | No income ceiling | |
| c. Age Limit | No age limit | |
| d. Other Criteria | Nil | |
| e. Time limit for sending application | Within 6 months from the date of marriage | |
| 6. | Officer to be contacted | 1. District Social Welfare Officer |
| 2. Extension Officer (Social Welfare) and Rural Welfare Officer (Women) | ||
| 8. | Certificate to be enclosed with the application | 1. Death Certificate of the first husband of the remarried widow |
| 2. Certificate of Proof of the 2nd marriage of the remarried widow | ||
| 3. Age Certificate of the remarried widow | ||
| 4. Marriage invitation of the 2nd marriage of the remarried widow | ||
| 9. | Probable time limit for processing application | within 15 days from the date of receipt of application |
| 10. | Grievances if any to be reported to | At District Level – District Collector / District Social Welfare Officer At State Level – Commissioner of Social Welfare, Chennai. |
3. E.V.R. MANIAMMAIYAR NINAIVU MARRIAGE ASSISTANCE SCHEME FOR DAUGHTERS OF POOR WIDOWS
To avail benefit under this scheme, the annual income of the family should not exceed Rs. 72,000.
| 1. | Name of the Scheme | E.V.R.MANIYAMMAIYAR NINAIVU MARRIAGE ASSISTANCE SCHEME FOR DAUGHTERS OF POOR WIDOWS |
| 2. | Objectives of the Scheme | To help the poor mothers who are widows by providing financial assistance. |
| 3. | Assistance provided | From 17.05.2011 financial assistance of Rs.50000/- for those who completed graduation or diploma (3 years) with 4 grams of 22 ct gold coin. Similarly Rs.25000/- with 4 grams of 22 ct gold coin for those studied 10th standard.
G.O.Ms.No.47 SW/NMP Dept. from 23.05.2016. 8 grams of 22 ct gold coin ( 1 sovereign) CM Announced |
| 4. | To whom the benefit is due | Poor Widows |
| 5. | When the benefit is due | Before marriage |
| 6. | Eligibility Criteria | |
| a. Educational Qualifications | — | |
| b. Income Limit | Not exceeding Rs.72000/- per annum | |
| c. Age Limit | No age limit | |
| d. Other Criteria | only one daughter of poor widow is eligible | |
| e. Time limit for sending application | Within 40 day before the date of marriage. However even one day prior to marriage also applications are accepted. | |
| 7. | Officer to be contacted | 1. District Social Welfare Officer |
| 2. Extension Officer (Social Welfare) and Rural Welfare Officer (Women) | ||
| 8. | Certificate to be enclosed with the application | 1. Death Certificate of the Husband of the widowed mother / widow certificate |
| 2. Income certificate of the Family of the Widow | ||
| 3. Age certificate of the daughter of the poor widow | ||
| 9. | Probable time limit for processing application | 15 days from the date of receipt of application |
| 10. | Grievances if any to be reported to | At District Level – District Collector / District Social Welfare Officer At State Level – Commissioner of Social Welfare, Chennai. |
4. ANNAI THERASA NINAIVU MARRIAGE ASSISTANCE SCHEME FOR ORPHAN GIRLS
There is no income ceiling for availing benefit under this marriage assistance scheme.
| 1. | Name of the Scheme | ANNAI THERASA NINAIVU MARRIAGE ASSISTANCE SCHEME FOR ORPHAN GIRLS |
| 2. | Objectives of the Scheme | To help financially the Orphan Girls for their marriage. |
| 3. | Assistance provided | From 17.05.2011 financial assistance of Rs.50000/- for those who completed graduation or diploma (3 years) with 4 grams of 22 ct gold coin. Similarly Rs.25000/- with 4 grams of 22 ct gold coin for those studied 10th standard. G.O.Ms.No.47 SW/NMP Dept. from 23.05.2016. 8 grams of 22 ct gold coin ( 1 sovereign) CM Announced |
| 4. | To whom the benefit is due | Orphan Girls |
| 5. | Eligibility Criteria | |
| a. Educational Qualifications | Nil & Graduate | |
| b. Income Limit | No income ceiling | |
| c. Age Limit | No age limit | |
| d. Other Criteria | Nil | |
| e. Time limit for sending application | Within 40 day before the date of marriage. However even one day prior to marriage also applications are accepted. | |
| 7. | Officer to be contacted | 1. District Social Welfare Officer |
| 2. Extension Officer (Social Welfare) and Rural Welfare Officer (Women) | ||
| 8. | Certificate to be enclosed with the application | 1. Certificate showing that the applicant is an Orphan (MLA / MP) |
| 2. Age certificate of the applicant | ||
| 9. | Probable time limit for processing application | within 15 days from the date of receipt of application |
| 10. | Grievances if any to be reported to | At District Level – District Collector / District Social Welfare Officer At State Level – Commissioner of Social Welfare, Chennai. |
5. Dr. MUTHULAKSHMI REDDY NINAIVU INTER-CASTE MARRIAGE ASSISTANCE SCHEME
Cash assistance of Rs. 25,000 is given under this scheme, out of which Rs. 15,000 is given through ECS and Rs. 10,000 in the form of National Saving Certificate along with 4 gram 22 carat gold coin for making “Thirumangalyam”. The degree / diploma holders receive Rs. 50,000 out of which Rs. 30,000 is given through ECS and Rs. 20,000 as National Saving Certificate along with 4 gram 22 carat gold coin for making “Thirumangalyam”. There is no income ceiling and minimum educational qualification stipulated.
Types of Inter-caste Marriage
Category – I : Either of the spouse of the Inter-caste married couples should be from Scheduled caste or Scheduled Tribe while the other spouse may be from any other Community.
Category – II : Either of the spouse should be from forward or other community and the other spouse from BC/MBC.
| 1. | Name of the Scheme | DR.MUTHULAKSHMI REDDY NINAIVU INTER-CASTE MARRIAGE ASSISTANCE SCHEME |
| 2. | Objectives of the Scheme | To abolish caste and community feelings based on birth and wiping out the evils of untouchability by encouraging inter-caste marriage. |
| 3. | Quantum of Assistance | Rs.50,000/- (Rs.20,000/- as National Savings Certificate and Rs.30,000/- Cash) Graduate
Rs.25,000/- (Rs.10,000/- as National Savings Certificate and Rs.15,000/- by Cash) – NonGraduate |
| 4. | To whom the benefit is due | Inter-caste married couple |
| 5. | Eligibility Criteria | |
| a. Educational Qualifications | Nil & Graduate | |
| b. Income Limit | No income ceiling | |
| c. Age Limit | Mim -18 Yrs completed, Max- No age Limit | |
| d. Other Criteria | ST/SC/BC,MBC,OC,FC
BC/OC, FC |
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| e. Time limit for sending application | Within 2 years from the date of marriage | |
| 6. | Officer to be contacted | 1. District Social Welfare Officer |
| 2. Extension Officer (Social Welfare) and Rural Welfare Officer (Women) | ||
| 8. | Certificate to be enclosed with the application | 1. Marriage Invitation |
| 2. Marriage Registration Certificate | ||
| 3. Community Certificate of the bride & the bridegroom | ||
| 4. Age Certificate of the bride | ||
| 9. | Probable time limit for processing application | within 15 days from the date of receipt of application |
| 10. | Grievances if any to be reported to | At District Level – District Collector /
District Social Welfare Officer At State Level – Commissioner of Social Welfare, Chennai. |
| INFORMATION OF PDF FILE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD | |
| Title of PDF File | Memorandum for Registration of Marriage |
| Language of PDF File | English |
| Size of PDF File | 80.7 KB |
| No of Pages in PDF File | 4 |
| INFORMATION OF PDF FILE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD | |
| Title of PDF File | Tamil Nadu Government Marriage Assistance Schemes PDF Download |
| Language of PDF File | English |
| Size of PDF File | 71.7 KB |
| No of Pages in PDF File | 6 |
| INFORMATION OF PDF FILE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD | |
| Title of PDF File | Eligibility Criteria for 5 Marriage Schemes and Girl Child Protedtion Schemer are detailed in PDF Download |
| Language of PDF File | English |
| Size of PDF File | 50.3 KB |
| No of Pages in PDF File | 6 |
| 1. | Name of the Scheme | CHIEF MINISTER GIRL CHILD PROTECTION SCHEME |
| 2. | Objectives of the Scheme | Promoting family planning, eradicating female infanticide and promoting the welfare of girl children in poor families and to raise the status of the girl children. |
| 3. | Quantum of Assistance | Under Scheme-I : Rs.50,000/- Fixed Deposit Receipt in the name of girl child for the family which has only one girl child (From 01.08.2011)
Under Scheme-II : Fixed Deposit Receipt for Rs.25,000/- for each girl child where the family has two girl children only.(From 01.08.2011) An amount of Rs.150/- as monthly incentive shall be given to the girl child on completion of 5 years from the date of deposit and upto 18th year of deposit for her educational purpose. |
| 4. | To whom the benefit is due | To the girl children in poor families. |
| 5. | When the benefit is due | On completion of 18 years of deposit |
| 6. | Eligibility Criteria | |
| a. Income limit | Family income should be below Rs.72,000/- per annum for Scheme -1 and Rs.72,000/- P.A. for Scheme -II. | |
| b. Other Criteria | Either of the parents should have undergone sterilization within 35 years.
Family should have only one / two female children and no male child, in future no male child should be adopted. |
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| c. Time limit for sending Application | Application should be made before the beneficiary girl child complete 3 years of age for Scheme -1.
For Scheme -II application should be made before the second girl child completes 3 years of age. |
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| 7. | Officer to be contacted | District Social Welfare Officers
District Programme Officer Child Development Project Officer Extension Officer (Social Welfare) and Rural Welfare Officer (Women) |
| 8. | Probable time limit for processing applications | One month |
| 9. | Grievances if any to be reported to | At District Level – District Collector / District Social Welfare Officer At State Level – Commissioner of Social Welfare, Chennai. |