Mangalya Scheme For Widow Remarriage
The Mangalya Scheme provides financial aid for remarriage to widows and divorced women in Kerala.
Key facts
| Benefit | ₹25,000 |
|---|---|
| Who | Widows and divorced women |
| Age limit | 18 to 50 years |
| Implemented by | Department of Women and Child Development, Kerala |
| Application window | Open all year for eligible applicants. |
Benefits
The scheme offers a one-time financial assistance of ₹25,000 to support the remarriage of eligible widows and divorced women.
Who can apply
- Age 18–50
- Women / girls only
- Resident of Kerala
- not income tax payer
- no government employee in family
- poor household
Eligible applicants must be women aged between 18 and 50 years, residing in Kerala, and must be either widowed or divorced. They should not be income tax payers or have any government employees in their family, and must belong to a poor household.
How to apply
To apply for the Mangalya Scheme, interested individuals must submit a completed application to the relevant authorities.
- Obtain the application form for the Mangalya Scheme.
- Fill out the application form with required details.
- Gather necessary documents including identity proof and marriage-related certificates.
- Submit the completed application to the District Women and Child Officers through Child Development Project Officers.
Documents required
- Identity proof
- Proof of remarriage/remarriage certificate
- Death Certificate of the first Husband
- Legal document of divorce (For divorced women)
- Proof of BPL/Priority Category
- Proof of age in the form of a school leaving certificate or certificate issued by the competent authority
- Certificate from Village officer showing that husband has deserted the woman for over 7 years (for such applicant)
- Copy of bank passbook
Frequently asked questions
What is the Mangalya Scheme?
The Mangalya Scheme provides financial assistance to eligible widows and divorced women in Kerala to support their remarriage.
Who can apply for the Mangalya Scheme?
Women aged 18 to 50 years, who are residents of Kerala and are either widowed or divorced, can apply for the scheme.
What is the financial benefit provided under the scheme?
Eligible applicants receive a one-time financial assistance of ₹25,000 for their remarriage.
What documents are required to apply?
Applicants need to submit identity proof, remarriage certificate, death certificate of the first husband, divorce documents (if applicable), proof of BPL status, age proof, and a bank passbook.
Is the scheme applicable only to residents of Kerala?
Yes, only women who are residents of Kerala are eligible to apply for the Mangalya Scheme.
How should the application be submitted?
The completed application must be submitted to the District Women and Child Officers through the Child Development Project Officers.
Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.
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