Uttar Pradesh Enhances Chief Minister Mass Marriage Scheme for Needy Families
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Chief Minister Mass Marriage Scheme |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Launch Date | October 2017 |
| Objective | Provide financial assistance to poor and needy families for marriage expenses. |
| Total Assistance | Rs 1 lakh per couple |
| Assistance Breakdown | - Rs 75,000 to the girl's bank account<br>- Rs 10,000 for clothes, gifts, and essentials<br>- Rs 15,000 for wedding organization |
| Target Beneficiaries | Poor families, SC, ST, OBC, minority communities, widows, abandoned, and divorced women |
| Eligibility Criteria | - Girl's age: 18 years<br>- Boy's age: 21 years or more<br>- Permanent residents of UP<br>- Family income within government limits |
| Key Features | - Promotes religious harmony and social respect<br>- Conducted as per customs/traditions of different religions and communities<br>- Eliminates unnecessary display and wastage<br>- Minimum 10 couples required for mass marriage |
| Registration Authority | Municipal bodies and Panchayati Raj institutions |