Assam Arundhati Gold Scheme 2026: ₹40,000 for Brides, Apply Online

Assam govt invites Arundhati Gold Scheme online application form 2026 at the official website arundhati.nic.in. Under this Arundhati Swarna Yojana, the state govt. provides ₹40,000 to newly married brides at the time of their wedding for purchasing gold. The amount was earlier ₹30,000 and has been raised to ₹40,000 in view of rising gold prices.

This Arundhati Gold Scheme 2026 in Assam makes sure that the daughters of the state stay happy in their married life. Happy women lay a strong foundation for the complete development of the state. The customary traditions of the families also get fulfilled, which helps citizens live a life of dignity in their society.

In the state budget, Assam govt. has also launched Gyan Deepika Yojana, ANNA Yojana, Aapunar Apun Ghar Scheme, Minority Girls Scholarship Yojana, Indira Miri Universal Widow Pension Scheme. For availing Arundhati scheme benefits, the total annual income of the bride's parents must be less than ₹5 lakh. The marriage must be registered under Special Marriage (Assam) Rules, 1954.

Assam Arundhati Gold Scheme Application Form PDF Download

Below is the complete process to apply online for Assam Arundhati Gold Scheme 2026:-

STEP 1: Firstly visit the official Assam Arundhati Swarna Yojana website at https://arundhati.nic.in/

STEP 2: Check the How to Apply Scheme Online procedure, then scroll over the "Citizen" tab and click at the "Apply Online" link.

STEP 3: Then choose the application format language or directly click https://arundhati.nic.in/application to open the Assam Arundhati Gold Scheme Online Application Form 2026:-

STEP 4: Here candidates can fill the Assam Arundhati Gold Scheme online registration form to get scheme benefits.

Also Read - Download Arundhati Scheme Guidelines PDF

How to Apply Online for Arundhati Gold Scheme in Assam

Here is the complete process to be followed to apply online for Arundhati Gold Scheme in Assam:-

1. The applicant shall apply for Arundhati Gold Scheme on the day of applying for the registration of marriage under Special Marriage Act, 1954.
2. Filled up physical application form shall be submitted by the applicant along with the marriage application in the office of the Marriage Officer where the registration of marriage is applied for.
3. The applicant girl shall also submit the online form for claiming the benefit under Arundhati Gold Scheme. The online application form is available at the link "arundhati.nic.in".
4. After completing the form, the applicant has to submit it both online by pressing the submit button at the end of the form and also take a print out of the form.
5. The applicant must take the printout of the form before submission, sign the declaration part of the printed form and submit the same physically along with a copy of all the documents listed at Point D above, in the office of the concerned Marriage Registration Officer.
6. The applicant shall receive a receipt on submission of her application and required enclosures from the office of the Marriage Registering Officer where the form has been submitted.
7. The information of acceptance or rejection of the application will be communicated to the applicant by SMS and email on the mobile number and email id given in the online application form.
8. If the application is accepted, the amount as eligible under the scheme shall be transferred to the bank account of the applicant by the Inspector General of Registration through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode. The bank account number shall be the same as per the details given in the online form.

If the application is accepted, the amount as eligible under the scheme shall be transferred to the bank account of the applicant by the Inspector General of Registration through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode. The bank account number shall be the same as per the details given in the online form. The How to Apply Online process for Assam Arundhati Gold Scheme is also available at https://arundhati.nic.in/howto

Assam Arundhati Swarna Yojana Eligibility Criteria

All the applicants must fulfill the following eligibility criteria to become eligible for Assam Arundhati Gold Scheme:-

1. Both the bride and groom should have attained the legal age of 18 years and 21 years respectively at the time of registration of the marriage.
2. The marriage of the applicant should be registered under Special Marriage Act, 1954 to get Assam Arundhati Gold Scheme benefits.
3. The applicant should have solemnized her marriage on or after 1st December 2019.
4. The applicant should have registered her marriage on or after 1st January 2020.
5. The applicant girl should apply for the benefit under Arundhati Gold Scheme on the same day that she applies for marriage registration.
6. The total annual income of the parents of the applicant girl from all sources must not exceed ₹5 lakh per annum.
7. The gold benefit under Swarna Yojana for the applicant girl is available only for the first marriage.
8. Both the bride and the groom must have passed at least HSLC or equivalent in case of non SC/ST and non Tea Tribe communities. Either of the bride or groom must have passed 10th or equivalent in case of SC/ST communities for the next 5 years.
9. No minimum educational qualification is required in case of Tea Tribe communities for the next 5 years. This is because most of the Tea Gardens in the State of Assam do not have High School facility.

For complete eligibility criteria, click the link - https://arundhati.nic.in/eligibility

Who was Arundhati - Naming of Gold Scheme in Assam

Arundhati was the wife of the great sage Basistha and is considered an epitome of chastity and conjugal bliss. For a father, there could be no greater joy than to see his daughter happily married with all the qualities and happiness of Arundhati. As per the official announcement in the Assam Budget 2020-2021, all brides in such communities where it is customary to provide gold at marriage will now get support of ₹40,000 for purchasing gold.

Assam Arundhati Gold Scheme List of Documents Required

Here is the complete list of documents required to check the eligibility of the applicant girl:-

1. Document for proof of age

a) Other than Tea Tribe and Adivasi Communities - HSLC/CBSE or equivalent pass certificate as proof of age whereby the bride should have attained the legal age of 18 years and the groom shall have attained the age of 21 years respectively.

b) Tea Tribe including Adivasi Communities - Birth Certificate of both bride and groom issued by a notified authority or any academic certificate as proof of age or certificate through medical examination only from a competent authority as a proof of age to confirm that the bride and groom have attained the age of 18 years and 21 years at the time of registration of marriage under Special Marriage Act, 1954.

2. The attested copy of Certificate of Marriage, issued by the Marriage Officer, in the form specified in the fourth schedule of Special Marriage (Assam) Act, 1954.

3. The income certificate of the parents of the applicant issued by the Circle Officer of the area in which she resided permanently with her parents.

4. Bank account details of the beneficiary or a copy of the bank passbook of the beneficiary.

5. A certificate issued by the Gaonburah or Mouzadar of the village in which the girl resided with her parents before marriage stating that this is the first marriage of the applicant girl.

To check the documents required, click the link - https://arundhati.nic.in/documents

Track Status of Assam Arundhati Gold Yojna

The direct link to check the status of Assam Arundhati Gold Yojna is https://arundhati.nic.in/track. At the opened page, applicants can enter the application number and mobile number and click at the "Submit" button to track the status of Assam Arundhati Gold Yojana.

Objectives of Arundhati Gold Scheme 2026

The Government of Assam decided to introduce a New Scheme "Arundhati" from the previous financial year 2019-20. This was also announced in the Budget Speech of the Hon'ble Finance Minister in 2019-20 at point No 40. The objective of the scheme is to help the parents of the girl child who are economically not very sound, but like all parents desire to give some gold which is considered auspicious as a gift to their daughter on her marriage.

The Government desires to share the joy of such parents who are getting their daughters married by way of providing ₹40,000 as a token of blessings to the daughters of these parents for purchasing gold. The main department for implementation of the Arundhati Gold Scheme shall be the Revenue and DM (Registration) Department. Check the link - https://arundhati.nic.in/intro

How Gold Be Given under Assam Arundhati Yojana

All the conditions, including the educational and financial ones, are not applicable to the bridegroom. Assam govt. will not give the gold in physical form. After registration and verification, govt. will deposit ₹40,000 in her bank account. Then she has to submit the receipt of the gold purchase. This amount cannot be used for other purposes.

The figure of ₹40,000 for 10 grams of gold has been arrived at after taking its average price for the entire year and it will be revised during the presentation of every budget.

Around 3 lakh marriages take place every year in Assam but only 50,000-60,000 are registered. So to increase marriage registration in Assam to 2 to 2.5 lakhs, govt. will provide gold under Arundhati Gold Scheme 2026.

FAQ's

Is the Arundhati Gold Scheme still running in 2026?

Yes, the Arundhati Gold Scheme is still active in Assam in 2026. The official portal arundhati.nic.in and the IGR Assam page continue to accept applications for newly married brides.

What is the benefit amount under the Arundhati Gold Scheme?

Eligible brides now receive ₹40,000 directly in their bank account through DBT. The amount was earlier ₹30,000 and was raised in view of rising gold prices.

Who can apply for the Arundhati Gold Scheme?

Newly married brides who are permanent residents of Assam, whose marriage is registered under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, and whose parents' annual income is below ₹5 lakh can apply.

Is physical gold given under the scheme?

No, the government does not give physical gold. The amount of ₹40,000 is transferred directly to the bride's bank account, and she has to submit the receipt of the gold purchase.