“Grant Scheme for Marriage of SC and ST Girls” is a social security scheme by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand, that provides financial assistance to the SC...
**Grant Amount:** â‚ą50,000/- per daughter, for the marriage of up to two daughters.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
The family’s total monthly income from all sources must not exceed ₹4,000/-, or the family must belong to the BPL category.
At the time of marriage, the bride’s age must be between 18 and 45 years.
At the time of marriage, the groom’s age must be between 21 and 45 years.
The grant is applicable for the marriage of up to two daughters.
How to Apply
**Online**
- The applicant can apply online either by themselves or through a Common Service Center (CSC) via the Department’s Pension Portal ([https://ssp.uk.gov.in](https://ssp.uk.gov.in)), the [UMANG](https://web.umang.gov.in) Mobile App, or the Apuni Sarkar Portal ([https://eservices.uk.gov.in](https://eservices.uk.gov.in)). - **The following documents are mandatory at the time of applying:** Applicant's mobile number, Aadhaar card, Passport-size Photo, Caste Certificate, Domicile/permanent residence certificate of Uttarakhand, CBS Bank Account Details (linked/seeded with Aadhaar), Valid Income Certificate or BPL Certificate, Ration Card, Copy of Family Register (only for rural areas), Bride and groom's date of birth certificate (High School certificate/Birth certificate/Family register/Aadhar card), Marriage registration certificate, Affidavit (Applicant's family has taken benefit only once before or has not taken benefit at all) - It is mandatory to apply between 1st March to 28th February of the same year in which marriage takes place.
If someone's marriage takes place in January or February and the documents are not complete at that time, then in such a situation, one can apply before marriage but the benefit will be available only after uploading the marriage registration certificate on the portal.
- After applying online, the Assistant Social Welfare Officer will check it and on the basis of the investigation report/recommendation, the District Social Welfare Officer will approve the application form as per rules and the grant amount will be paid to the beneficiary's account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Grant Scheme for Marriage of SC and ST Girls / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
3. The family’s total monthly income from all sources must not exceed ₹4,000/-, or the family must belong to the BPL category.
4. At the time of marriage, the bride’s...
What are the benefits of Grant Scheme for Marriage of SC and ST Girls?
**Grant Amount:** â‚ą50,000/- per daughter, for the marriage of up to two daughters.
How to apply online for Grant Scheme for Marriage of SC and ST Girls?
**Online**
- The applicant can apply online either by themselves or through a Common Service Center (CSC) via the Department’s Pension Portal ([https://ssp.uk.gov.in](https://ssp.uk.gov.in)), the [UMANG](https://web.umang.gov.in) Mobile App, or the Apuni Sarkar Portal ([https://eservices.u...