Mai Ramabai Ambedakar Saat Phera Samuh Lagna Yojana

Key facts

Benefit	₹12,000 per couple
Who	Scheduled Caste residents of Gujarat
Income limit	₹6,00,000
Age limit	18 years for brides, 21 years for grooms
Implemented by	Director of Scheduled Caste Welfare, Gujarat
Official portal	https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in
Application window	Apply within two years of marriage

Benefits

Eligible couples participating in group marriages receive a one-time cash incentive of ₹12,000, while organizing institutions can receive up to ₹75,000 for their efforts.

Who can apply

Age 18+
Household income ≤ ₹6,00,000/year
Category: SC
Resident of Gujarat
not income tax payer
no government employee in family
poor household

Applicants must be residents of Gujarat, belong to the Scheduled Caste category, and have an annual income not exceeding ₹6,00,000. Individuals who are income tax payers or have government employees in their family are excluded from eligibility.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted online through the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal.

Visit the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/
Register as a new user by providing required details.
Log in using your User ID and Password after registration.
Update your user profile with mandatory information.
Select the scheme and fill out the application form.
Upload all necessary documents as specified.
Agree to the terms and conditions and submit the application.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Wedding ceremony certificate issued by group wedding planners
Proof of income of the bride's father from competent authority
School leaving certificates/birth certificate/age proof/government medical certificate of the boy/girl (anyone proof)
Caste certificate
Marriage registration certificate

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application rejected	Ensure all required documents are submitted, including the marriage registration certificate and proof of age.
Payment not received	Check the application status on the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal using your application number.

Frequently asked questions

What incentives are provided under the scheme?

Couples receive ₹12,000 per couple, while organizing institutions can earn ₹3,000 per couple, up to ₹75,000.

Who is eligible to avail of the benefits of this scheme?

Eligibility is for native residents of Gujarat from the Scheduled Caste category with an income limit of ₹6,00,000.

Are remarriages covered under this scheme?

No, the scheme does not provide benefits for remarriages.

What are the age requirements for marriage under this scheme?

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

Is a marriage registration certificate necessary to avail of benefits?

Yes, a marriage registration certificate is mandatory for claiming benefits under this scheme.

Within what timeframe should applications for assistance be submitted?

Applications must be submitted within two years of the marriage.

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.