Tamil Nadu Marriage Assistance Schemes 2026: How to Apply Online

Tamil Nadu Government Marriage Assistance Schemes are being implemented by the state government to help the daughters of poor parents, orphan girls, widows who re-marry, widows' daughters and inter-caste married couples. These TN Govt marriage assistance schemes are basically designed to make sure that no parent suffers debt because of a daughter's marriage. In this article, we will tell you about the complete details of the Tamil Nadu Govt Marriage Assistance Schemes.

One important update is that the Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme has been revamped from the year 2022-23 into the Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme. The remaining marriage assistance schemes are still running under the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department. This article explains how to apply online, the eligibility criteria, the list of documents and the benefit details for each scheme.

How to Apply Online for TN Govt Marriage Assistance Schemes

In most communities, it is a customary cultural requirement for a girl to wear "Thirumangalyam" made of gold during marriage. The parents celebrate the marriage function according to their customs and cultural backgrounds. However, parents from economically weaker sections are not able to cope with the burden of expenses towards the marriage of their daughters.

To help such parents and to encourage them to educate their daughters till the right age, the Tamil Nadu government introduced the marriage assistance schemes. Applications for these schemes are submitted through the e-Sevai portal of the Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency (TNeGA). The application must be filed at least 40 days before the date of marriage, and in exceptional cases it can be accepted one day before the marriage.

Here is the step by step process to apply online for the Tamil Nadu government marriage assistance schemes.

STEP 1 - Visit the official website of the Tamil Nadu Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department at tnsocialwelfare.tn.gov.in and open the Marriage Assistance Schemes page.

STEP 2 - Identify the marriage assistance scheme that matches your category, such as widow remarriage, daughter of a poor widow, orphan girl or inter-caste marriage.

STEP 3 - Go to the nearest e-Sevai centre or the Taluk Social Welfare Office at least 30 days before the marriage date and collect the application form for the specific scheme.

STEP 4 - Fill in the bride and bridegroom details, attach the required documents and submit the form through the e-Sevai portal with the help of the centre.

STEP 5 - Keep the acknowledgement number given after submission. The cash benefit is paid through ECS and the gold coin is given at the time of the marriage.

Highlights of TN Marriage Assistance Schemes

Detail	Information
Scheme Name	Tamil Nadu Marriage Assistance Schemes
Launched By	Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Beneficiaries	Poor brides, orphan girls, widows, daughters of poor widows and inter-caste couples
Benefit Amount	Rs 25,000 to Rs 50,000 plus an 8 gram 22 carat gold coin
Application Mode	Online through e-Sevai portal
Official Website	tnsocialwelfare.tn.gov.in

Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme

From the year 2022-23, the Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme has been revamped as the Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme. Under this scheme, all girls who studied in government schools from 6th Std till 12th Std and enrolled in colleges for higher education through a regular course are eligible to get Rs 1,000 per month till they complete their graduation.

Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme

Objectives of the Scheme

To encourage widow remarriage and to rehabilitate the widows.

Assistance Provided

Under this scheme, financial assistance of Rs 15,000 is given through ECS and Rs 10,000 as National Savings Certificate along with an 8 gram 22 carat gold coin. The degree or diploma holders are given Rs 50,000, out of which Rs 30,000 is given through ECS and Rs 20,000 is given as National Savings Certificate along with an 8 gram 22 carat gold coin.

Eligibility Criteria

There is no income ceiling and no educational qualification is required to avail the benefit under this scheme. The bride should have completed 20 years of age at the time of marriage and the upper age limit is 40 years.

Certificates to be Enclosed with the Application

• Copy of the school transfer certificate
• Copy of the X Std mark sheet for Scheme I
• Copy of the degree or diploma certificate to claim support under Scheme II
• Income certificate
• Marriage invitation within 40 days before the date of marriage

E.V.R. Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Daughters of Poor Widows

Objectives of the Scheme

To help poor widows who have faced financial hardship in conducting their daughters' marriage by providing support for the marriage of their daughters.

Assistance Provided

Under this scheme, financial assistance of Rs 25,000 is given along with an 8 gram 22 carat gold coin. To avail the benefit, the annual income of the family should not exceed Rs 1,20,000. For graduates, a sum of Rs 50,000 along with an 8 gram gold coin is given.

Eligibility Criteria

The annual income of the family should not exceed Rs 1,20,000. Only one girl from a family is eligible. The bride should have completed 18 years of age at the time of marriage.

Certificates to be Enclosed with the Application

• Widow certificate
• Bride and bridegroom age certificate
• Copy of the school transfer certificate
• Copy of the X Std mark sheet for Scheme I
• Copy of the Degree or Diploma certificate for Scheme II
• Income certificate
• Marriage invitation within 40 days before the date of marriage

Annai Therasa Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Orphan Girls

Objectives of the Scheme

To help orphan girls financially for their marriage.

Assistance Provided

There is no income ceiling and no educational qualification is required to avail the benefit under this scheme. Financial assistance of Rs 25,000 is given along with an 8 gram 22 carat gold coin, and for graduates a sum of Rs 50,000 along with an 8 gram gold coin is given.

Eligibility Criteria

There is no income limit. Only one girl from a family is eligible. The bride should have completed 18 years of age at the time of marriage.

Certificates to be Enclosed with the Application

• Copies of certificates showing that the applicant is an orphan, obtained from an MP or MLA
• The death certificate of the father and mother
• Age certificate of the applicant
• Copy of the Degree or Diploma certificate for Scheme II
• Marriage invitation within 40 days before the date of marriage

Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Ninaivu Inter-caste Marriage Assistance Scheme

Objectives of the Scheme

To abolish caste and community feelings based on birth and to wipe out discrimination by encouraging inter-caste marriage.

Assistance Provided

The bride should have studied 10th Std pass. Cash assistance of Rs 25,000 is given under this scheme, out of which Rs 15,000 is given through ECS and Rs 10,000 in the form of National Savings Certificate along with an 8 gram 22 carat gold coin. The degree or diploma holders receive Rs 50,000, out of which Rs 30,000 is given through ECS and Rs 20,000 as National Savings Certificate along with an 8 gram 22 carat gold coin. There is no income ceiling and no minimum educational qualification is stipulated.

Types of Inter-caste Marriage

Category I: Either of the spouses of the inter-caste married couple should be from Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe while the other spouse may be from any other community.

Category II: Either of the spouses should be from the forward or unreserved community and the other spouse from BC or MBC.

Eligibility Criteria

There is no income limit. The bride should have completed 18 years of age at the time of marriage. The application should be made within two years from the date of marriage.

Certificates to be Enclosed with the Application

• Marriage invitation or marriage registration certificate
• Community certificates of the bride and the bridegroom
• Age certificate of the bride
• Degree or Diploma certificates to claim support under Scheme II

Sathiyavani Muthu Ammaiyar Ninaivu Free Supply of Sewing Machine Scheme

Objectives of the Scheme

Sewing machines are supplied free with a view to increase the self employment potential for rehabilitation of destitute women, widows, deserted wives, differently abled men and women, socially affected women and women from economically weaker sections.

Assistance Provided

Sewing machine and accessories are given free of cost.

Who Can Get the Benefit

Destitute women, widows, deserted wives, differently abled men and women, socially affected women and women from economically weaker sections who have knowledge of tailoring. The applicant should have completed 20 years of age at the time of apply and should not exceed 40 years.

Certificates to be Enclosed with the Application

• Destitute, deserted, widow or differently abled certificate
• Family income certificate below Rs 72,000
• 6 months tailoring course completed certificate
• Caste certificate
• Applicant photo
• Aadhaar number

Girl Child Protection Scheme

This scheme promotes the education of girl children, eradicates female infanticide, discourages the preference for a male child, promotes the small family norm, promotes the welfare of girl children in poor families and raises the status of girl children.

Assistance Provided

Scheme 1: Rs 50,000 fixed deposit in the name of the girl child for the family which has only one girl child. The interest amount is given annually to the girl child from the sixth year of the deposit.

Scheme 2: Rs 25,000 fixed deposit for each girl child where the family has two girl children only. The interest amount is given annually to the girl child from the sixth year of the deposit.

Eligibility Criteria

Either of the parents should have undergone sterilization within 35 years of age. The family should have only one or two female children and no male child. The parents or grandparents should be a domicile of Tamil Nadu for a period of 10 years at the time of submitting the application. The annual income of the family should not exceed Rs 72,000.

Certificates to be Enclosed with the Application

• Birth certificate for the girl children from the Corporation, Taluk office or Municipality office
• Parents age proof
• Sterilization certificate
• Annual income certificate not exceeding Rs 72,000
• No male child certificate
• Nativity certificate

FAQ's

How many marriage assistance schemes are run by the Tamil Nadu government?

The Tamil Nadu government runs five marriage assistance schemes under the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department. These cover poor girls, orphan girls, widows who remarry, daughters of poor widows and inter-caste married couples.

What is the benefit amount under the TN marriage assistance schemes?

The benefit ranges from Rs 25,000 to Rs 50,000 in cash along with an 8 gram 22 carat gold coin for the thirumangalyam. The exact amount depends on the scheme and the educational qualification of the bride.

How to apply for the TN marriage assistance scheme?

Applications are submitted through the e-Sevai portal of the Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency. You can also visit the nearest e-Sevai centre or the Taluk Social Welfare Office at least 30 days before the marriage date.

Source / Reference Link: Marriage Assistance Schemes - Government of Tamil Nadu