Assistance for Daughter's Marriage

Assistance for Daughter's Marriage is a welfare scheme run by the Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Rajasthan, to support widows of ex-servicemen who held the rank of Havildar or below. Under this scheme, eligible widows can get financial support of ₹25,000 for the marriage of up to two daughters, as long as they have not already claimed a similar marriage grant from the Kendriya Sainik Board. The scheme is open for applications through the district Sainik Kalyan offices across Rajasthan.

The money for this scheme comes from the Amalgamated Fund of the Rajasthan Sainik Kalyan Vibhag. It is meant to ease the wedding expenses of families who served the nation. Widows of ex-servicemen up to the rank of Havildar, who are not getting a marriage grant from the Kendriya Sainik Board, can apply for this help. Applications must be submitted within one year from the date of the daughter's marriage.

Assistance for Daughter's Marriage - Overview

Rajasthan has many welfare schemes for ex-servicemen and their families, and this marriage support is one of the main ones run from the Amalgamated Fund. The scheme gives a fixed amount of ₹25,000 per daughter for up to two marriageable daughters. This helps widows manage the cost of a wedding without taking on too much financial pressure.

The scheme is handled at the district level by the Zila Sainik Kalyan Karyalaya. A widow needs to fill the prescribed application form and submit it with the required documents. Once the documents are checked and approved, the amount is sent directly to the bank account of the applicant.

Key Information

Benefits

Under this scheme, a widow receives a cash grant of ₹25,000 for each daughter's wedding. This support is available for up to two marriageable daughters, which means a family can get a total of ₹50,000 if both daughters are eligible. The money is transferred directly to the bank account, so there is no middleman involved.

This support is separate from the grant given by the Kendriya Sainik Board. A widow who has already received a marriage grant from the Kendriya Sainik Board for the same daughter cannot claim this amount again. The aim is to give extra help to families who have not taken support from any other source.

Eligibility

Before applying, a widow should check whether she meets the conditions set by the department. The main points are listed below.

• The applicant must be a permanent resident of Rajasthan.
• The applicant must be the widow of an ex-serviceman who served in the rank of Havildar or below.
• The support covers a maximum of two daughters, and each daughter should be at least 18 years old on the day of her wedding.
• The daughter's name should be recorded in the ex-serviceman's Discharge Book or Part-2 Order.
• The widow must hold a valid Ex-Serviceman or Widow Identity Card issued by the local District Sainik Welfare Office.
• The widow should not have claimed any marriage grant for the same daughter from the Kendriya Sainik Board.

Widows of battle or physical casualties are not covered under this scheme, because those cases are handled directly by Army Headquarters. Also, the application must be submitted within one year from the date of the marriage to be considered.

Application Process

The application can be done offline through the district office. The steps are simple and are explained below.

STEP 1 - Visit the local District Sainik Welfare Office and ask for the prescribed application form for the Assistance for Daughter's Marriage scheme. The staff will guide you on how to fill it.

STEP 2 - Fill in all the required details in the form and attach the necessary documents, such as the Discharge Book, Widow Identity Card, marriage certificate and bank account details.

STEP 3 - Submit the completed form to the District Sainik Welfare Officer and collect a receipt as proof of your application.

STEP 4 - The district officer verifies the documents and sends the application to the Director of the Sainik Kalyan Vibhag. A committee reviews the applications every six months.

STEP 5 - Once approved, the grant amount is transferred directly to your bank account, and you receive an intimation from the welfare office.

Documents Required

Keep all the documents ready before applying so that the process is smooth. The list of required documents is given below.

• Attested copy of the husband's Discharge Book.
• Valid Ex-Serviceman or Widow Identity Card.
• Aadhaar Card and address proof of the applicant.
• Official Marriage Certificate and the wedding invitation card.
• Pension Payment Order (PPO).
• Proof of the daughter's age, such as a Birth Certificate or Aadhaar.
• Document showing the daughter's name in the official service records.
• Death Certificate of the ex-serviceman.
• Personal bank account details for direct transfer.
• A signed undertaking confirming that no similar assistance has been received earlier.

References

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FAQ's

Who is eligible for Assistance for Daughter's Marriage?

Widows of ex-servicemen who held the rank of Havildar or below, and who have not claimed a similar marriage grant from the Kendriya Sainik Board, are eligible for this scheme.

How much money will I receive?

You will receive ₹25,000 for each eligible daughter, for up to two marriages, which means a maximum of ₹50,000 in total.

What if my late husband was a battle casualty?

You cannot apply under this scheme because those cases receive support directly from the Army Headquarters.

Is there an income limit to apply?

No, there is no income limit for this scheme. Any eligible widow can apply.

When is the application deadline?

You should apply within one year from the date of your daughter's marriage.

How is the money sent to me?

The grant is transferred directly to your bank account through online mode.

Can I apply if I live outside Rajasthan?

No, this scheme is only for permanent residents of Rajasthan.

Should my daughter's name be in official records?

Yes, her name must appear in the ex-serviceman's Discharge Book or Part-2 Order.

Am I eligible if I already received aid from the Kendriya Sainik Board?

No, if you have already taken a marriage grant from the Kendriya Sainik Board for the same daughter, you are not eligible for this additional grant.

Is this applicable to all ranks of ex-servicemen?

No, it is strictly for families of ex-servicemen holding the rank of Havildar or below.