Financial Assistance for Marriage of Poor Scheduled Caste Brides

Key facts

Benefit	₹15,000 per marriage
Who	Poor Scheduled Caste brides' parents
How paid	One-time cash assistance
Income limit	₹2,00,000 annually
Implemented by	Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Puducherry
Official portal	http://edistrict.puducherry.gov.in
Application window	Apply 30 days before the marriage date

Benefits

Beneficiaries receive a one-time cash assistance of ₹15,000 for the marriage of each of their two daughters.

Who can apply

Age 18+
Household income ≤ ₹2,00,000/year
Category: SC
Resident of Puducherry
poor household
not income tax payer

Eligible applicants must be from the Scheduled Caste community, reside in Puducherry, and have an annual income not exceeding ₹2,00,000. The bride must be at least 18 years old, and the assistance is limited to the first marriage of two daughters per family.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted online through the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.

Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Click 'Login' and select 'Register a New Membership'.
Complete the registration form with the required details and submit.
Log in using your credentials and navigate to the list of schemes.
Select the relevant scheme and fill out the online application form.
Upload all necessary documents and submit the application.
Note the application number for tracking purposes.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Residence-cum-nativity Certificate
Aadhaar Card
Birth Certificate or TC of the Bride
Birth Certificate or TC of the Bridegroom
Caste Certificate
Income Certificate
Marriage Invitation
Marriage Registration
Ration Card
Recent passport-size photograph of the Bride
Recent passport-size photograph of the Bridegroom
Voter Card
First-time Marriage Certificate from MP/MLA/Commissioner of Municipality/Commune Panchayat
Bank Account details of the applicant

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application not processed	Ensure the application is submitted at least 30 days before the marriage date.
Documents missing	Check that all mandatory documents are uploaded and self-attested as required.

Frequently asked questions

What is the age requirement for the bride and groom?

The bride must be at least 18 years old, while the groom should be at least 21 years old at the time of marriage.

Can the financial assistance be used for subsequent marriages?

No, the assistance is only available for the first marriage of the bride.

How many daughters can receive assistance under this scheme?

Financial assistance is available for the marriage of the first two daughters in a family.

When should the application be submitted?

Applications must be submitted at least 30 days before the scheduled date of marriage.

Is there any application fee for this scheme?

No, there are no fees associated with applying for this scheme.

Can residents from neighboring states apply for this scheme?

No, this scheme is exclusively for permanent residents of Puducherry.

Key terms explained

SC / ST / OBC: Official social categories — Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes — used for reservations and targeted welfare schemes.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.