Tamil Nadu state government has launched several welfare Schemes for the benefit of poor and underprivileged people. One of the most important and widely used Scheme is Marriage assistance Scheme for the Poor widow’s daughter. The government of Tamil Nadu want to help the poor widows during the marriage of their daughter by providing some assistance. The government of Tamil Nadu also want to promote the educational status of the girl child.
E.V.R.Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Daughter’s of Poor Widows
E.V.R.Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Daughter’s of Poor Widows is provided by the government of Tamil Nadu. To help the poor widow mothers who face financial hardship in conducting their daughter’s marriage by providing financial assistance for the marriage of their daughters.
This assistance is provided for the widows during the marriage of their daughters. The assistance is provided in the form of two schemes.
- Scheme–I provides Rs.25,000/- (in the form of cheque) + 8 grams gold coin ( 1 sovereign ) of 22 carat will be given for making ‘Thirumangalyam’.
- Scheme-II provides Rs.50,000./- ( in the form of cheque) + 8 grams gold coin ( 1 sovereign) of 22 carat will be given for making ‘Thirumangalyam’
Eligibility Requirements for E.V.R.Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme
The eligibility criteria for those who opt for this assistance under scheme-I will be as follows:
- The bride should have passed 10th standard (In case of Scheduled Tribe, the bride should have studied upto 5th standard)
- The income of the family should not exceed Rs.72,000/- per annum.
- The bride should have completed 18 years of age, at the time of marriage.
- The bride’s mother should be a widow.
- The Applicant should come from the state of Tamil Nadu.
The eligibility criteria for those who opt for this assistance under scheme-II will be as follows:
1.The bride should be a Degree or Diploma Holder from Government approved colleges.
2.The income of the family should not exceed Rs.72,000/- per annum.
3.The bride should have completed 18 years of age, at the time of marriage.
4. The bride’s mother should be a widow.
5. The Applicant should come from the state of Tamil Nadu.
This E.V.R. Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Poor widow Daughter’s marriage assistance scheme is eligible for the bride who fulfills the above said criteria.
NOTE: This scheme can be made available to only one daughter of poor widow (that is, if the poor widow has more than one daughter, she can able to get this assistance scheme for only one daughter).
Documents Required for Availing E.V.R.Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Daughter’s of Poor Widows in TamilNadu:
- Aadhaar card of the bride
- Birth certificate of the bride
- Community certificate
- Copy of School transfer certificate.
- Copy of X standard Mark sheet
- Copy of Degree / Diploma certificate (For those who apply for the claim under Scheme -II)
- Income certificate
- Marriage invitation
- Passport size photo of bride
- Passport size photo mother or father.
Whom to contact for Availing this E.V.R.Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Daughter’s of Poor Widows?
If the applicant fulfills the above said criteria, then she is eligible to apply for this scheme. The applicant must take all the above mentioned documents and they should contact the following officers before 45 days of the marriage date.
1. Commissioner of Corporation (for Corporation area)
2. Municipal Commissioner (for Municipalities)
3. Panchayat Union Commissioner ( for Rural areas)
4. District Social Welfare Officers
5. Extension Officers (Social Welfare), Rural Welfare Officers (Women)
Who will get this assistance?
The assistance will be given in the name of widowed mother. In case, mother is not surviving then the assistance will be given to the bride.
How much amount will get through this E.V.R. Maniammayar Ninaivu Poor Widow Daughter’s Marriage Assistance Scheme?
The applicant should fulfill the above said criteria, in order to avail this facility. Only one daughter of poor widow is eligible to avail this benefit. If the applicant fulfill this criteria then they will get the amount of Rs. 25,000/- and 8 Grams of Gold Coin or Rs.50,000/- and 8 grams of Gold coin based on the education qualification of the bride. The fund will be issued in the form of cheque or demand draft.
When to apply for this E.V.R.Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme ?
One has to apply for this scheme, 45 days before the date of marriage. Only in exceptional circumstances the applications can be accepted one day prior to the marriage. The application received on or after marriage will not be considered.
How to apply for this scheme through online?
If the applicant fulfills all the above said criteria, then they can apply to this scheme by online through E- Sevai Counters / private browsing Centers, however follow up is required with government authorities.
Which is the department responsible for monitoring the E.V.R. Maniammayar Ninaivu Poor Widow Daughter’s Marriage Assistance Scheme?
The E.V.R. Maniammayar Ninaivu Poor Widow Daughter’s Marriage Assistance scheme in Tamil Nadu is distributed through Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Department.
How much time is taken to Process the application?
Once the application is submitted to the concerned authority, then it will take around 15 days to complete the process.