Financial Assistance For Widows, Divorced, Separated / Destitute Deserted Or Abandoned Women

Key facts

Benefit	₹30,000 (one-time)
Who	Poor widows, orphan girls
Income limit	₹1,00,000 per year
Residence	Delhi (minimum 5 years)
How paid	Direct bank transfer
Official portal	https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in
Application window	Apply within 60 days before or after marriage date

Benefits

Beneficiaries receive a one-time financial assistance of ₹30,000 for the marriage of up to two daughters. This support is aimed at helping poor households manage marriage expenses.

Who can apply

Age 18+
Household income ≤ ₹1,00,000/year
Women / girls only
Resident of Delhi
poor household
has savings bank account

Eligible applicants include widows, divorced, separated, or abandoned women residing in Delhi for at least five years, with an annual income below ₹1,00,000. The girl whose marriage is being supported must be at least 18 years old. Applicants must also have a savings bank account linked to their Aadhaar.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted online through the e-district portal or offline at the District Women and Child Development Office.

Visit the e-district portal at edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in.
Register as a new user by providing your Aadhaar or Voter ID.
Complete the registration form and obtain your login credentials.
Log in using your credentials and navigate to the application section.
Select the Department of Women & Child Development and choose the relevant scheme.
Fill in the application form and upload the required documents.
Submit the application and note the acknowledgment received.

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Documents required

Aadhaar card of applicant
Aadhaar card of girl (optional)
Proof of identity (Voter ID, PAN, etc.)
Proof of residence for 5 years
Death certificate of husband (if applicable)
Income self-declaration
Age proof of girl
Marriage invitation card
Self-declaration of no other assistance received
Bank account details (Aadhaar linked)
Caste certificate (if applicable)
Passport size photo
Photograph of marriage ceremony

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application rejected	Ensure all required documents are submitted and that the application is made within the specified time frame of sixty days before or after the marriage.
Payment not received	Verify that the Aadhaar-linked bank account details are correct and that the application was successfully submitted.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible to apply for this financial assistance?

Women who are widowed, divorced, separated, or abandoned and have lived in Delhi for at least five years can apply, provided their income is below ₹1,00,000.

What documents are required to apply for the scheme?

Applicants need to provide their Aadhaar card, proof of identity, proof of residence, income self-declaration, and other relevant documents such as a marriage invitation card and photographs of the ceremony.

Is there a limit on the number of daughters for whom assistance can be claimed?

Yes, the scheme provides financial assistance for the marriage of up to two daughters only.

What is the amount of financial assistance provided?

The scheme offers a one-time financial aid of ₹30,000 for the marriage of eligible daughters.

How soon before or after the marriage can the application be submitted?

Applications must be submitted within sixty days before or after the date of the marriage.

Can I apply if I have received assistance from another scheme?

No, applicants must not be receiving any other assistance for the same purpose from the discretionary fund of the Lt. Governor or Chief Minister of Delhi.

Key terms explained

Aadhaar: A 12-digit unique identity number issued by UIDAI. Most schemes use it to confirm identity and link your bank account for payments.

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