Kanya Vivah Sahayta Yojana

Uttar Pradesh government has increased the benefit amount under Kanya Vivah Sahayta Yojana for registered construction workers. Under the revised rules, workers now get ₹65,000 for the normal marriage of their daughter, ₹75,000 for an inter-caste marriage and ₹85,000 for a mass marriage. An extra ₹15,000 per couple is also paid for the event arrangements in mass marriages.

The scheme is run by the UP Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. It gives cash support to registered construction workers for the marriage of their daughters and to registered women construction workers for their own wedding. More than 1.88 crore workers are registered with the board.

Kanya Vivah Sahayta Yojana - Introduction

Kanya Vivah Sahayta Yojana helps the marriageable daughters of registered construction workers and registered women construction workers in Uttar Pradesh. If you work in building or construction work, you can get financial help from the board for your daughter's marriage. The scheme also encourages legal marriages at the right age, so couples get married only after they meet the official age limits.

To apply, you should be a registered member of the board for at least one year (365 days). The application should be made within 6 months of the wedding date, and for mass marriages you should apply at least 15 days before the event date. The application is submitted online through the official portal or a public service centre. Workers can also check the list of other UP Labour Department schemes.

Key Information

Benefits

Under the revised rules of 2025, the benefit amounts have gone up for all types of marriages. A registered construction worker now gets ₹65,000 for the normal marriage of his daughter. For an inter-caste marriage, the amount is ₹75,000. For a mass marriage where at least 11 couples get married together, the support is ₹85,000 per couple.

The board also pays ₹15,000 per couple to the organizer for the event arrangements in mass marriages. This amount covers flowers, stage decoration, sound system, food and other arrangements for the ceremony. For mass marriages, the Labour Department and the board also take care of security, accommodation and transport for the couples.

Registered women construction workers can also apply for their own wedding support, as long as they meet the eligibility rules. In case of remarriage after divorce or the death of the husband, the benefit is equal to the amount given for mass marriages. Families of registered workers can also get help under Dattopant Thengadi Mratak Shramik Aarthik Sahayata Yojana.

Eligibility

Before applying, check these points to see if you qualify for Kanya Vivah Sahayta Yojana:

• You should be a registered construction worker and should have completed at least 365 days (1 year) of board membership.
• The benefit is limited to a maximum of 2 daughters of the registered worker.
• The bride should be at least 18 years old and the groom should be at least 21 years old.
• Aadhaar authentication of the daughter is required for the application.
• The application should be made within 6 months of the wedding date. For mass marriages, apply at least 15 days before the event.
• You should not have received a similar benefit from any other state or central government scheme.

Application Process

Workers can apply for Kanya Vivah Sahayta Yojana online. The process is fully online and free of cost. You can apply through the official portal or through a public service centre.

STEP 1 - Visit the official application portal of the UP Labour Department and register or log in to your account.

STEP 2 - Fill in your personal details correctly and upload the required documents like the marriage card, age proof and photographs.

STEP 3 - Submit the application form along with the proof of marriage. Make sure you apply within 6 months of the wedding date.

STEP 4 - If you are joining a mass marriage, submit the application at least 15 days before the event date. The board pays the amount directly to the registered worker's bank account after approval.

For any help with the application, you can visit a public service centre near you or call the board's toll-free number 1800-180-5412.

Documents

Keep these documents ready before starting the application:

• Birth certificate or school leaving certificate as age proof for the bride and groom.
• Marriage card verified by the local village head, Tehsildar or Councilor.
• Adopted daughter records, if the daughter is adopted.
• Family ration card or family register to confirm your identity.
• Self-attested photographs of the wedding couple.
• Employment certificate confirming at least 90 days of work in the last 12 months.
• Self-declaration that you have not received benefits from any other similar scheme.
• Death certificate or divorce decree in case of remarriage applications.

Contact Details

For any query related to Kanya Vivah Sahayta Yojana, you can contact the UP Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. The board office is located at 2nd Floor, A&D Block, Kisan Mandi Bhawan, Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow - 226016. The toll-free number is 1800-180-5412 and the phone number is 0522-2723921.

References

Download Kanya Vivah Sahayta Yojana revised guidelines (2025)

Visit UP BOCW Board official portal

FAQ's

Is this scheme only for same-caste marriages?

No, inter-caste marriages also get benefit. In fact, the amount for inter-caste marriages is higher at ₹75,000.

What is the amount given for a normal marriage?

You can get ₹65,000 for a normal marriage of your daughter.

How much is the benefit for an inter-caste marriage?

You will get ₹75,000 for an inter-caste marriage.

What is the benefit for a mass marriage?

For a mass marriage, you get ₹85,000 per couple, and the board also pays ₹15,000 per couple for event arrangements.

Who is eligible to apply?

Registered construction workers can apply for their daughter's marriage. Unmarried, divorced or widowed women construction workers can also apply for their own wedding.

What is the application procedure?

You should apply online through the official portal or a public service centre within 6 months of the marriage. For mass marriages, apply at least 15 days before the event.

What documents are needed for adopted daughters?

You should provide the certified legal adoption records.

Is the benefit available for remarriage?

Yes, registered women construction workers can get the benefit for remarriage after a legal divorce or the death of the husband. The amount is equal to the mass marriage benefit.