Marriage Assistance Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board helps female workers in Gujarat meet marriage expenses with a one-time support of ₹11,000. The scheme is for women employed in factories and organized establishments covered under the Labour Welfare Fund.
Applications for 2026 are being accepted online through the Sanman Portal at sanman.gujarat.gov.in. The Gujarat Labour Welfare Board shows this scheme as open for registration on its official scheme list, so eligible female shramyogis can apply right away after their marriage.
Marriage Assistance Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board - Introduction
Gujarat Labour Welfare Board runs this scheme under the Labour, Skill Development and Employment Department of Government of Gujarat. The main aim is simple: a female employee who works in a factory or an organized unit in Gujarat should not struggle to arrange money for her own wedding. So the Board gives a fixed cash benefit of ₹11,000 once the marriage is registered.
On the official scheme list, this is shown as Female Shramyogi Marriage Benefit Scheme, and many know it as Mahila Shramyogi Lagn Sahay Yojana. The application is completed fully online, and the checking and payment process is handled through the Sanman Portal.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Marriage Assistance Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board |
| Also Known As | Female Shramyogi Marriage Benefit Scheme |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Beneficiary State | Gujarat |
| Category | Social Welfare and Empowerment |
| Benefit | ₹11,000 one-time cash |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | sanman.gujarat.gov.in |
Benefits
A selected female worker receives a one-time cash grant of ₹11,000 to help with her wedding. This amount is paid directly and is meant to cover basic marriage-related expenses such as rituals, clothes and home setup.
Eligibility
Only women workers registered under the Gujarat Labour Welfare Fund can apply. The conditions are listed below:
- Applicant must be a female worker employed in a factory or organization in Gujarat where the employer regularly pays the Labour Welfare Fund.
- Monthly total salary of the female shramyogi should be less than ₹35,000.
- Employer must have contributed to the Labour Welfare Fund for at least one year before the application.
- Application must be submitted within one year from the date of marriage.
- There must be a minimum gap of one year between joining the establishment and the date of marriage.
Example: If Sunita joined her company on 1 January 2023 and married on 1 February 2024, she meets the one-year employment gap condition.
Application Process
Sanman Portal handles the complete online application for this scheme. The steps are simple and can be finished from home or from a common service centre.
STEP 1 - Visit the official Sanman Portal at Sanman Portal and open the Citizen Login section.
STEP 2 - Click on Please Register Here and enter the Aadhaar number, select the user type, and type the Labour Welfare Fund Account Number.
STEP 3 - Click Fetch to verify the details, then set a password for the account.
STEP 4 - Log in with the new credentials and open the dashboard.
STEP 5 - Choose Marriage Assistance Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board from the GLWB scheme list and read the scheme rules shown on screen.
STEP 6 - Fill the online form, upload the required documents and submit the application.
STEP 7 - Note the unique application number sent on the registered email and use it later to check the status.
Documents Required
Keep these documents ready before starting the online form:
- Passport-size photograph of the applicant.
- Identity card issued by the contractor or employer.
- Aadhaar card of the worker.
- Labour Welfare Fund account details.
- Marriage certificate or official proof of marriage.
- Bonafide certificate from the establishment.
- Bank passbook copy for payment details.
Note: If the Labour Welfare Fund Account Number is not known, it can be asked from the HR or administrative office of the factory or establishment.
References
GLWB Scheme List on Sanman Portal
FAQ's
Who runs the Marriage Assistance Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board?
Gujarat Labour Welfare Board runs this scheme under the Labour, Skill Development and Employment Department of Government of Gujarat.
What benefit does the scheme give?
Eligible female workers get a one-time cash support of ₹11,000 for their own marriage.
Who can apply for this scheme?
Female employees working in factories or organizations in Gujarat whose employer pays the Labour Welfare Fund can apply.
Is there a salary limit for the applicant?
Yes, the monthly total salary of the female shramyogi should be less than ₹35,000 to qualify.
For how long should Labour Welfare Fund be paid?
The employer must have deposited the Labour Welfare Fund for the applicant for at least one year before the application.
What is the last date to apply after marriage?
The application must be submitted within one year from the date of marriage.
How is the application made?
The application is made online through the Sanman Portal.