Poor Widow's Daughter & Orphan Girls Marriage Scheme: Delhi government is running Widow Daughter Marriage Scheme 2026 and applications can be submitted online at edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in as well as offline at the District WCD office. Under this scheme, the government gives a one time amount of ₹30,000 to poor widows for the marriage of their daughters (up to two daughters), and to guardians or institutions for the marriage of an orphan girl. As per a Delhi High Court order dated 2 January 2026, the income limit for EWS applicants has been raised from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh a year, so many more families can now apply.
Assistance is paid as a one time grant under the scheme called "Financial Assistance to Poor Widows for Marriage of their Daughters and Financial Assistance for Orphan Girl for their Marriage". Application must be submitted within 60 days before or after the marriage date.
How to Apply for Widow Daughter Marriage Scheme 2026 Online
Eligible widows and guardians of orphan girls can apply through the e-District portal without visiting the district office. The process is simple if all documents are ready before starting.
STEP 1 - Go to the e-District Delhi portal at edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in and register as a new user if not already registered, using Aadhaar and mobile number. STEP 2 - Click on 'Registered User Login', enter the login ID, password and captcha code, then click Login. STEP 3 - On the main page, click 'Apply Online' and select Department of Women & Child Development from the dropdown list, then choose the Widow Daughter Marriage Scheme form. STEP 4 - Fill in personal details, bank account details and marriage details, then click Continue. STEP 5 - Upload the required documents and a passport size photograph, review the form once, and click Finish. An OTP will come on the registered mobile number to confirm submission, and an acknowledgment number will be generated for tracking status later.
Those who find the online process difficult can still submit a physical application form at the District Office of Social Welfare & Women and Child Development, along with attested copies of documents.
Documents Required for Widow Daughter Marriage Scheme
Keep these documents ready in scanned copy before starting the online form, as the portal will ask to upload them one by one.
- Death certificate of husband issued by the Registrar of Births & Deaths, needed for widow applicants.
- Ration card, voter ID card or any other document that shows at least 5 years of residence in Delhi.
- Age proof of the girl such as school leaving certificate or birth certificate showing she is above 18 years.
- Marriage invitation card or marriage certificate of the marriage for which assistance is sought.
- Self declaration by the applicant about her income and that no assistance has been taken from any other government or non-government source for the same marriage.
- Passbook or bank statement of a singly operated, Aadhaar linked bank account for receiving the payment through electronic clearing system.
Revised Income Criteria for Widow Daughter Marriage Scheme
Earlier, only widows with annual family income up to ₹1 lakh could apply for this scheme. Following a Delhi High Court order dated 2 January 2026, the Department of Women and Child Development has raised the EWS income limit to ₹5 lakh a year. This is a big change, since many families who were left out earlier due to the old income cap can now apply for the ₹30,000 marriage assistance.
Quantum of Assistance and Mode of Payment
Quantum of assistance is ₹30,000 only, paid through account payee cheque in the name of the applicant or directly through ECS/DBT into her bank account. The account should be singly operated and Aadhaar linked, as payment through any joint account is not accepted.
Eligibility Criteria for Delhi Widow Daughter Marriage Scheme
- Applicant has been residing in Delhi for more than 5 years preceding the date of application.
- Family annual income does not exceed ₹5 lakh, as per the revised EWS criteria applicable from 2026.
- Applicant has a singly operated, Aadhaar linked bank account for receiving payment through electronic clearing system.
- Applicant is not receiving any pension from Central Govt, State Govt, MCD, NDMC or any other source for the same purpose.
- Girl for whose marriage assistance is sought should be major on the date of marriage, that is above 18 years of age.
- In case of a widow applicant, assistance can be granted for marriage of up to two daughters only.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Financial Assistance to Poor Widows for Marriage of their Daughters and Orphan Girls (Widow Daughter Marriage Scheme) |
| Launched By | Department of Women & Child Development, Government of NCT of Delhi |
| Beneficiaries | Poor widows and guardians of orphan girls residing in Delhi |
| Benefit Amount | ₹30,000 one time assistance |
| Income Limit | ₹5 lakh per year (revised in 2026) |
| Application Mode | Online through e-District portal or offline at District WCD office |
| Official Website | edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in / wcddel.in |
Initiatives and Achievement
Under Widow's Daughter Marriage Scheme, the number of cases sanctioned during financial year 2013-14 was 3,024, and 2,452 cases had been sanctioned till 20 May 2015. The number of applicants seeking assistance under the scheme has grown steadily since it was started in financial year 2006-07. Families looking for similar support can also check the Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana, which gives a lump sum amount to girls on turning 21, and the full list of women welfare schemes run by central and state governments.
Background of Widow Daughter Marriage Scheme
This scheme was transferred from the Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minorities to the Social Welfare Department from financial year 2006-07, and is now run by the Department of Women & Child Development, GNCTD. Main aim of the scheme is to give ₹30,000 to poor widows so that they can cover the cost of getting their daughters married, and to support orphan girls in the same way.
More details about the scheme can be checked at wcddel.in or on the e-District Delhi portal at edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in.
Contact Information
For any clarification, the following officer can be contacted during working hours.
Contact Person: Deputy Director FAS, Department of Women and Child Development, Government of NCT of Delhi.
Address: 01 Canning Lane, Pandit Ravi Shankar Shukla Lane, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Delhi 110001.
Contact No: 011-23387715
FAQ's
What is the benefit amount under Widow Daughter Marriage Scheme?
Eligible widows and guardians of orphan girls get a one time payment of ₹30,000 for one marriage, and assistance is available for up to two daughters of a widow.
What is the new income limit for this scheme in 2026?
Following the Delhi High Court order dated 2 January 2026, the EWS income limit has been raised from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh per year.
How can applicants apply for Widow Daughter Marriage Scheme?
Applicants can apply online at edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in by registering, logging in and filling the form under Department of Women & Child Development, or submit an offline form at the District WCD office.
What is the last date to apply after marriage?
Application must be submitted within 60 days before or after the date the marriage is solemnized.
Is a joint bank account accepted for payment?
No. The applicant needs a singly operated, Aadhaar linked bank account, since payment is sent directly through electronic clearing system.
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