Punjab Ashirwad Scheme 2025 – Apply Online, Check Status & Download Registration Form PDF

Punjab state govt. has launched Ashirwad scheme (Shagun) to provide Rs. 51,000 financial assistance for the marriage of the girl child. The government has renamed the earlier Shagun Scheme to Ashirwad Scheme. This was the second hike in the scheme amount as the former Punjab govt. of Congress enhanced the assistance from Rs 15,000 to Rs 21,000 soon after it took over in 2017 and then again raised the assistance to Rs. 51000. The girls from scheduled caste (SC) / backward classes (BC) / economically weaker sections (EWS) can now apply online. The Punjab Ashirwad scheme application form PDF is also available to download through online mode at punjab.gov.in

Punjab Ashirwad Scheme Apply Online

This scheme offers Rs. 51,000 to women from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other backward classes for marriage. In order to avail the scheme, the applicant, apart from belonging to a backward class, should be a permanent resident of Punjab and a BPL card holder. Two women of each family are eligible to avail the benefit. According to the scheme guidelines, the money will be credited directly into the beneficiary’s bank accounts, which should be linked with Aadhaar.

To apply online for Punjab Ashirwad Scheme, you can follow the below given process.

STEP 1: Visit the application registration page of the official website of Punjab Ashirwad Scheme at this link.

STEP 2: Ashirwad scheme online application form will open like this.

STEP 3: Fill all the required details in the application form and click “I Agree and Save” button.

STEP 4: Attach all the required details in the application form and finally submit the form. An application number will be provided at the end of application form, not it down for future reference or checking the status.

You application details and documents will be reviewed by the officials and if approved, the benefit amount will be directly deposited in the Aadhar linked bank account of the beneficiary.

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Ashirwad Scheme Application Form PDF

Here is the direct link to download Punjab Ashirwad Scheme Application Form in PDF format – https://punjab.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ashirwad-Scheme.pdf.

At this page, click at the PDF download link in front of “Ashirwad Scheme”. The Punjab Ashirwad Scheme registration form PDF will appear as shown below:-

All the applicants are required to download this Punjab Ashirwad Scheme application / registration form in PDF format. They have to enter all their details accurately and submit the completely filled in Ashirwad Scheme apply online form to the concerned authorities.

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List of Documents Required for Punjab Ashirwad Scheme

Below is the complete list of documents required to be attached with the completely filled in Punjab Ashirwad Scheme online application form:-

1. Proof of Identity and Proof of Address of Applicant (As per the Punjab government notification no. E-64139/2GR2/423 Dated :25-11-2021)
2. Applicant’s caste proof/caste certificate
3. Proof of age of the girl
4. Self-declaration
5. Bank account details
6. Wedding card (Attested)
7. Marriage certificate issued by religious place
8. Family BPL/Blue Card
9. Applicant photo, Bride and Groom photo

Applicants will have to confirm that he / she has been residing in India for at least 182 days in the preceding 12 months. Applicant’s information (including bio-metrics) will be used for generation of Aadhaar and authentication.

Track Application Status of Punjab Ashirwad Scheme

Applicants can visit the eSewa portal of Punjab government to check the status of their application of Ashirwad scheme by entering their application ID.

Eligibility Criteria for Punjab Ashirwad Scheme

The applicant must possess the below mentioned eligibility criteria to avail the benefits under this Ashirwad Scheme:-

• Applicant should be a permanent citizen of Punjab state.
• The family of the applicant must belong to the below poverty line (BPL)
• Applicant must belong to the Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes and other economically weaker families.

Raising Amount under Ashirwad Scheme

Under the Shagun Scheme, the government was providing Rs. 15,000 as a financial assistance for marriage of daughter belongs from the poor family in the state which then got increased to Rs. 21,000. Then with changing the name of Shagun to Ashirwad Scheme, the state govt. was providing financial assistance of Rs. 21,000 as Ashirwad to girls belonging to poor section. Then the Punjab Cabinet on 28 April 2021 approved a hike in financial assistance under the Ashirwad scheme from Rs. 21,000 to Rs. 51,000 per beneficiary, with directions to clear all payment backlog under the scheme.

This is the second hike in the scheme amount by the present government, which had earlier enhanced the assistance from Rs 15,000 to Rs 21,000 soon after it took over in 2017, while renaming the Shagun scheme as Ashirward scheme. The hike in Punjab Ashirwad Scheme comes into effect from 1 July 2021. At that time, the state Cabinet had also decided to make payment direct into the bank accounts of the beneficiaries through the online banking management system, under the scheme implemented by the Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities department.

But this financial aid is only for those girls who are above 18 years. Now we are going to tell you how to apply online for Punjab Ashirwad Scheme. The Chief Minister clarified that the scheme was also applicable to Muslims girls of 18 years or above age, along with Scheduled Caste, Christian, Backward Class/Caste, Economically Weaker Section families, and daughters of widows of any caste. Scheduled Caste widows/divorcees are also entitled to the benefit at the time of their re-marriage.

Highlights of Ashirwad Scheme Punjab

Below are some of the main highlights of Ashirwad Scheme Punjab :-

• The beneficiary of the scheme would include girls belonging to the state of Punjab only.
• Accordingly, those applicants who wants financial assistance on marriage can apply online at punjab.gov.in
• Only those girls who are above 18 years of age can fill Ashirwad Scheme registration / application form.
• The state govt. will transfer payment directly into bank account of the beneficiaries.

To avail the benefit, the annual income of the family from all sources should not exceed Rs. 32,790. The parents/guardians of the girl should be domiciled in Punjab and the financial assistance under this scheme is limited to two girls only from one family. The applicant is required to submit application for getting financial assistance in the prescribed proforma before the date of marriage or 30 days after the of the marriage of the girl.