Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam

Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam is a social welfare scheme of the Telangana government that provides one-time financial support for the marriage expenses of unmarried girls from SC, ST, BC, and EBC communities. Online registration for the scheme is open through the official ePASS portal at telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in.

Telangana launched Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam on 2 October 2014 through the Backward Classes Welfare Department. In 2026, eligible families can apply online, check application status, and update the bride's mother's bank account details for verification as per the latest government order.

Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam - Introduction

Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam helps poor families in Telangana cut down the money burden of a daughter's wedding. The scheme gives one-time cash support directly to the bank account of the bride, so the family can conduct the marriage without taking high-interest loans.

So far, around 10 lakh marriages have been supported under this scheme, and the state budget keeps allocating funds for it every year. The scheme is separate from Shaadi Mubarak, which covers minority community families.

Key Information

Benefits

Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam gives direct cash support to reduce wedding expenses. Main benefits are:

• One-time financial support of ₹1,00,116 for unmarried girls from SC, ST, BC, and EBC communities.
• Enhanced support of ₹1,25,145 for disabled girls, which is 25% more than the regular amount, as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
• Full amount is transferred directly to the bank account of the bride through DBT for clarity.
• Benefit can be used only once in the lifetime of a beneficiary.

Eligibility

The bride must be an unmarried girl from SC, ST, BC, or EBC community and a permanent resident of Telangana. She must be at least 18 years old at the time of marriage, and the bridegroom should be 21 years or above.

The marriage must have taken place on or after 2 October 2014. The family income limit is ₹2,00,000 per year for SC and ST families. For BC and EBC families, the limit is ₹2,00,000 in urban areas and ₹1,50,000 in rural areas.

For example, if Ravi, a resident of Telangana, has a yearly family income of ₹1,50,000 and his daughter's wedding is coming up, his family may qualify for this support.

Note: Disabled girls get enhanced support as per Section 24(1) of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

Exclusions

Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam is a one-time benefit. A bride who has already received the grant under this scheme cannot apply again for the same benefit. The scheme also cannot be combined with the incentive award for inter-caste marriages with SC or ST.

Application Process

Applications are accepted online through the Telangana ePASS portal. Follow these steps to apply:

STEP 1 - Open the official ePASS website at telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in and go to the Kalyana Lakshmi / Shaadi Mubarak section on the homepage.

STEP 2 - Open the Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam Services page and click the Registration link under "Application Registration for Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam for SC, ST, BC, EBC".

STEP 3 - Fill in the bride details such as name, date of birth, educational qualification, phone number, caste, sub-caste, disability details, mother details including Aadhaar number, income certificate details, caste certificate details, bank account details, and bridegroom details.

STEP 4 - Upload the required scanned documents in jpeg/jpg format. File size should be more than 50kb and less than 150kb.

STEP 5 - Submit the form and note down the unique application number generated for the file.

STEP 6 - Wait for the department to verify the documents. Once approved, the amount is credited directly to the bride's bank account.

Application Status, Print and Edit

Applicants can check status, print the application, and edit or upload documents from the same Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam Services page. Enter the bride's UID (Aadhaar) and phone number to get the status and print the application.

Important: As per the latest government order, all applicants must update the bride's mother's bank account details for verification. Use the Edit / Uploads option on the services page to add or correct these details.

Documents

Keep these documents ready before starting the online application:

• Date of birth certificate issued through Meeseva and a recent photo of the bride.
• Current caste and income certificate issued within 6 months of the wedding.
• Aadhaar cards of the bride, the bride's mother, and the bridegroom.
• First page of the bride's mother's bank passbook and first page of the bride's bank passbook, which is optional.
• Wedding card or official wedding photograph as proof of marriage.
• First marriage confirmation certificate and VRO / Panchayat Secretary approval certificate.

References

For more details, these official resources can help:

• Official ePASS Portal
• Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam Services Page
• Online Registration Form
• Official Program Website
• Guidelines and Procedures
• Financial Enhancement Details

FAQ's

Who is eligible to apply for Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam?

Unmarried girls from SC, ST, BC, and EBC communities who are permanent residents of Telangana and meet the age and income conditions can apply.

What is the minimum age requirement for the bride?

The bride must be at least 18 years old at the time of marriage. The bridegroom should be 21 years or above.

Is the scheme available if family income is above ₹2,00,000 per year?

No. The income limit is ₹2,00,000 per year for SC, ST, and BC/EBC urban families. For BC and EBC families in rural areas, the limit is ₹1,50,000.

Is this financial support available more than once?

No, Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam is a one-time benefit given by the government for a single wedding in the lifetime of a beneficiary.

Is a wedding card required to apply?

A wedding card is not required, but it helps to verify the wedding. An official wedding photograph can also be submitted as proof.

How is the benefit amount received?

Once the application is verified and approved, the government transfers the amount directly to the bride's bank account through DBT.

Why is the bride's mother's bank account needed?

As per the latest government order, the bride's mother's bank account details must be updated for verification. Applicants can add these details using the Edit / Uploads option on the services page.

Where can the application status be checked?

Status can be checked from the Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam Services page by entering the bride's UID and phone number.