Grant of Financial Assistance for Performance of Marriage of Poor Brides Living Below Poverty Line

Grant of Financial Assistance for Performance of Marriage of Poor Brides Living Below Poverty Line gives ₹25,000 to poor families in Puducherry for the first marriage of a daughter. Department of Women and Child Development runs this scheme so that money problems do not stop families from celebrating a daughter's wedding. Applications for 2026 remain open through the e-District portal and the department offices.

Every year many families below the poverty line struggle to arrange wedding expenses. This scheme provides a one-time cash grant that covers a large part of the marriage cost and reduces the pressure on parents. Government of Puducherry keeps the benefit amount at ₹25,000 for eligible brides.

Grant of Financial Assistance for Performance of Marriage of Poor Brides Living Below Poverty Line - Introduction

Grant of Financial Assistance for Performance of Marriage of Poor Brides Living Below Poverty Line works as a supportive pillar for families in need. This welfare scheme by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Puducherry, helps parents who find it hard to meet marriage expenses for their daughters. By providing ₹25,000 for the bride's first marriage, the government reduces the money burden on low-income households. The scheme follows the rules given in the official scheme PDF published on the Puducherry government website.

Key Information

Benefits

Eligible families receive a one-time cash grant of ₹25,000 to cover important marriage expenses for the bride's first marriage. Amount is paid directly into the bank account of the beneficiary, so the family gets the full benefit without any middle person.

Eligibility

To qualify for this support, the family should meet the criteria given below:

• Annual family income should not be more than ₹75,000. Family includes the bride, her father, mother and unmarried brothers and sisters living together.
• Bride's parents or guardians should be citizens of India and natives of the Union Territory of Puducherry, either by birth or by continuous residence of at least 5 years.
• Support is available only for the first marriage of the bride. Help is limited to the marriage of one daughter per family.
• Bride must have completed 18 years and the bridegroom must be at least 21 years old on the day of the wedding.
• Marriage should be performed as per the law of the land.
• Application should reach the department office at least 30 days before the proposed date of marriage.

For example, if Ramesh, a resident of Puducherry, earns an annual income of ₹60,000, his family is eligible to apply for this grant for his daughter's first wedding. Even families earning up to the limit of ₹75,000 per year can apply, provided all other conditions are met.

Application Process

Offline Application

Applicants can visit the office of the Department of Women and Child Development and ask for the prescribed application form from the staff. Alternative way is to download the prescribed format and scheme rules from the Puducherry government website, fill in the details, attach the required documents and submit the form to the Deputy Director (Women Development) or the Child Development Project Officer at least 30 days before the wedding. Always keep the acknowledgment receipt safe after submission.

Online Application

STEP 1 - Visit the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry. New users can register for an account using their personal details before logging in.

STEP 2 - Log in with your credentials and go to the list of available government services on the portal. Search for the marriage assistance service for poor brides under the Women and Child Development department.

STEP 3 - Open the marriage assistance scheme, fill in the prompted information accurately and upload all mandatory documents like income certificate, residence proof and Aadhaar card.

STEP 4 - Review the entries, submit the application form and note down the application number. Use this number on the application tracking page to check the status of the request.

Documents

Keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

• Aadhaar Card of the bride, father and mother. If Aadhaar is not available, submit the Aadhaar Enrolment ID along with PAN Card, Passport, Driving License or a photo identity certificate from a Gazetted Officer.
• Birth Certificate or Transfer Certificate (TC) of both the bride and the groom.
• Income Certificate issued by the Revenue Department.
• Marriage Invitation and Marriage Registration Certificate.
• Residence Certificate and Ration Card.
• Voter ID cards of the family members.
• Passport-sized photograph of the applicant.
• Copy of the first page of the applicant's bank passbook.
• Special forms like Anganwadi Certificate, Form IV, Gazetted Form and a signed Declaration.

Documents must be submitted along with the application in the format required by the department. Incomplete applications are generally returned, so verify every paper before submission.

References

Citizen's Charter | RTI Manual | Contact Us | Scheme Page and Rules PDF | Track Application

FAQ's

How much money is given under this scheme?

Eligible families get a fixed one-time grant of ₹25,000 for the first marriage of the bride.

Can I apply if my daughter is marrying for the second time?

No, the grant is available only for the first marriage of the bride.

What is the minimum age for the couple?

Bride must be at least 18 years old and the bridegroom at least 21 years old on the date of marriage.

How many days before the wedding should I apply?

Application should be submitted to the department office at least 30 days before the scheduled date of the wedding.

Is the amount paid directly to my bank account?

Yes, ₹25,000 is paid directly to the bank account of the beneficiary, so submit an accurate copy of the bank passbook.

What if I do not have a residence certificate?

Scheme requires proof that the bride's family is native of Puducherry or has lived there continuously for at least 5 years. Contact the local Revenue Department office to get this certificate.