AI SummaryChandigarh Shagun Scheme offers one-time financial support of Rs. 31,000 for the marriage of women from low-income group families in the Union Territory. The scheme was approved by the UT administrator on 10 January 2023 and is run by the department of social welfare, women and child development. This article explains the complete details of Shagun Yojana in Chandigarh, including who can apply, the documents needed and how to apply.
Shagun Scheme was approved to provide financial support for the marriage of women belonging to low-income group families in Chandigarh UT. The scheme gives one-time support for the marriage of orphan and destitute girls and for the remarriage of widows and destitute women. The support amount under this scheme is Rs. 31,000.
About Chandigarh Shagun Scheme 2026
Shagun Scheme was approved by the UT administrator to provide financial support for marriage of women from low-income group families in Chandigarh. The scheme has been made by the UT department of social welfare, women and child development and aims to give one-time support for the marriage of orphan and destitute girls and the remarriage of widows and destitute women. The financial support of Rs. 31,000 is given to the applicant under this scheme.
Women can get the support either for their own marriage or for the marriage of their daughters, up to two daughters. The benefit is given to daughters of pension holder widows, pension holder destitute women or her remarriage, disability pension holder women, and daughters of outsourced safai karamcharis and sweepers who are residents of Chandigarh, among others.
Overview of CH Shagun Scheme
| Name of Scheme | Shagun Scheme |
| Union Territory Name | Chandigarh |
| Approved by | UT administrator |
| Date of Approval | 10 January 2023 |
| Assistance Amount | Rs. 31,000 |
| Objective | To provide financial support for marriage of women belonging to low income group families |
List of Documents Required for Chandigarh Shagun Yojana
Below is the complete list of documents required to be attached with the fully filled in Chandigarh Shagun Scheme application form:-
- Aadhar Card
- Voter Card / Ration Card
- Income Certificate
- Self Declaration
- Mobile Number
- Recent passport size photograph
Applicants will have to confirm that they have been residing in India for at least 182 days in the preceding 12 months. Applicant information, including biometrics, will be used for generation of Aadhaar and authentication.
Official website to apply online for CH Shagun Yojana - https://chdsw.gov.in/
Source / Reference Link: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/chandigarh-administrator-approves-shagun-scheme-101673382390922.html