Financial Assistance for the Marriage of Daughters of Widows/Destitute Women belonging to the Scheduled Caste
Financial aid for the marriage of daughters of widows or destitute women from Scheduled Castes in Chandigarh.
Benefits
Beneficiaries receive a one-time financial assistance of ₹20,000 to help cover marriage expenses for their daughters.
Who can apply
- Age 18+
- Household income ≤ ₹24,000/year
- Women / girls only
- Category: SC
- Resident of Chandigarh
- poor household
Eligible applicants must be widows or destitute women from the Scheduled Caste community residing in Chandigarh. The bride must be at least 18 years old, and the family's monthly income should not exceed ₹24,000. Assistance is limited to the first marriage of each daughter, and legal guardians can apply if both parents are deceased.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online through the ServicesPlus website.
- Visit the ServicesPlus website.
- Click on 'Register' on the homepage.
- Complete the registration form with required details.
- Submit the registration form and confirm successful registration.
- Log in to the ServicesPlus website.
- Apply for the relevant service or scheme.
- Fill out the application form and submit it.
Documents required
- Death certificate of father of girl (Bride)
- Caste Certificate
- Age proof of the girl
- Aadhar Card
- Residence proof of three years (Voter Card, Ration Card, Electricity Bill, Water Bill, etc)
- Legal Guardian certificate in case both the parents had died
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Only widows or destitute women from the Scheduled Caste community residing in Chandigarh can apply.
What is the financial assistance amount provided?
The scheme offers a one-time financial aid of ₹20,000 for the marriage of eligible daughters.
Is there an age requirement for the bride?
Yes, the bride must be at least 18 years old on the date of her marriage.
Can I apply for this scheme if I live outside Chandigarh?
No, only residents of Chandigarh are eligible to apply for this scheme.
What documents are required for the application?
Required documents include the death certificate of the father, caste certificate, age proof of the girl, Aadhar card, and residence proof for three years.
Can I apply offline for this scheme?
No, applications must be submitted online only.
Key terms explained
- SC / ST / OBC
- Official social categories — Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes — used for reservations and targeted welfare schemes.
Source: myScheme (myscheme.gov.in) archived page via gov_myscheme dataset. Facts last verified on 2026-06-07.