Madhya Pradesh government is running Marriage Grant of ₹51,000 for the daughter or sister of soldiers killed or disabled in war, military action, terrorist attack, Naxalite attack or internal security duty, and applications keep going through District Sainik Welfare Offices. Amount is a one time gift of ₹51,000 at the time of the marriage.
Home Department of Madhya Pradesh runs this scheme through the Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Bhopal. As of August 2026, the gift amount of ₹51,000 and the offline application route are the same as before, so families follow the same district level process.
Marriage Grant of ₹51,000 for Daughter or Sister of Martyred Soldiers
This is a cash benefit, not a loan, and nothing has to be paid back. Money is meant to help the family with wedding costs of a daughter or sister of a soldier who died or became disabled while on duty. One application is filed per marriage, the district office checks the papers, and the approved amount comes into the bank account.
Only families of soldiers who were permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh can get this benefit. Many families in small towns miss it simply because nobody told them, so a single visit to the District Sainik Welfare Office is worth it.
How to Apply
Applying is offline, done at the district office of your own district. Keep the casualty papers, relationship proof and bank passbook ready before you go, it saves a second trip.
STEP 1 - Go to your District Sainik Welfare Office and ask for the prescribed application form for the marriage gift amount for a daughter or sister of a martyred or disabled soldier.
STEP 2 - Fill the form by hand with details exactly as written on the documents, and attach self-attested copies of the relationship proof, the death or disability certificate and the battle casualty report.
STEP 3 - Attach the marriage card or other proof of the marriage, along with a self-declaration affidavit saying that no similar benefit has been taken for this marriage from any other government source.
STEP 4 - Submit the file at the same office. District Sainik Welfare Officer checks every paper and gives a recommendation on the case.
STEP 5 - Verified file then goes to the Directorate of Sainik Welfare in Bhopal for approval, and after approval ₹51,000 is sent straight to the bank account given in the form.
Scheme Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Marriage Grant of ₹51,000 to Daughter or Sister of Personnel Killed or Disabled in War, Action, Terrorist Attack, Naxalite Attack or IS Duty |
| Launched By | Home Department, Madhya Pradesh |
| Run By | Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Bhopal |
| Eligible People | Daughter or sister of martyred or disabled soldiers of Madhya Pradesh |
| Benefit Amount | ₹51,000, one time |
| Payment Mode | DBT payment to bank account |
| Application Mode | Offline at District Sainik Welfare Office |
| Official Website | sainikkalyan.mp.gov.in |
Who Can Apply
Rules are short. Read them once before filing so the case does not get returned at the district level.
- Applicant should be the dependent daughter or the sister of an officer or soldier who was killed or became disabled on duty.
- Soldier should have been a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh, and residence proof of the soldier is checked at the district office.
- Death or disability should have happened in war, military action, Naxalite attack, terrorist attack or during internal security duty, and the casualty papers should show this.
Benefit Amount and Payment
Approved cases get ₹51,000 in one go. It is not paid monthly. Money reaches the bank account linked with the application, so keep the account working and KYC done, otherwise the credit fails and the file goes back for correction.
Documents Required
Papers are a few more than usual here, because the casualty record has to be matched. Each copy should be clear and self-attested.
- Identity proof of the applicant and proof of relationship with the soldier, like a birth certificate or a legal affidavit.
- Residence proof showing Madhya Pradesh domicile of the soldier, plus the death certificate or disability certificate.
- Battle casualty report or the related Daily Order Part-II, certificate of duty in an operational area or CI grid, marriage card or marriage proof, self-declaration affidavit, bank account details and the recommendation of the District Sainik Welfare Officer.
Help and Contact
For doubts about the form or the status of a filed case, the District Sainik Welfare Office of your district is the right place to ask. Delay complaints can be raised on CM Helpline Madhya Pradesh or on the CM Helpline number 181.
Families of ex-servicemen can also check Grants-in-aid and Monthly Grants to Soldiers Decorated with Gallantry Decorations and Incentive Honorarium to Parents of Daughters in Defence Services, two more Madhya Pradesh schemes for defence families.
References
Details above are taken from the official pages given below, checked on 05 August 2026.
Welfare schemes list on Sainik Welfare Directorate website
Directorate of Sainik Welfare page of Home Department
FAQ's
Who can get this marriage gift amount?
Dependent daughter or sister of a soldier of Madhya Pradesh who was killed or disabled in war, military action, terrorist or Naxalite attack, or internal security duty.
How much money is given?
₹51,000 is given one time for the marriage, sent to the bank account as a DBT payment.
Can the form be filled online?
No online form is given for this benefit right now. Application is submitted at the District Sainik Welfare Office.
Is there any fee to apply?
No, applying is free. Only the cost of getting copies and the affidavit made is on the family.
What if help has already come from the central government?
A self-declaration affidavit has to be given saying no similar marriage benefit was claimed for the same marriage from another government source.
How long does approval take?
Time depends on how fast the casualty papers are checked at the district level and cleared by the Directorate in Bhopal, so it is better to file the case well before the wedding date.
Is the scheme still running in 2026?
Yes, the scheme is running and the ₹51,000 amount has not changed as of August 2026.