PMSSY- The State government is giving 51 thousand rupees for the daughter's marriage, know the full details

The Indian government runs various types of schemes for the economically weaker people of its country, which aim to help these people and improve their lifestyle, one such scheme is Pradhan Mantri Lagna Shagun Yojana, which gives financial assistance of ₹ 51,000 to help in the marriage of daughters of minority communities. The initiative aims to reduce the financial burden associated with weddings, allowing families to focus on their daughters' education and other important aspects of the future. Let's know the full details of this scheme-

Launched on August 8, 2017, the Pradhan Mantri Shadi Shagun Yojana is primarily designed for girls from minority communities, including Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Parsis. Managed by the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs, this program encourages higher education among those Muslim girls.

Objectives of the scheme

Promoting higher education: To encourage families to invest in the education of their daughters.

Reducing financial burden: Providing monetary support to families to celebrate marriage without financial stress.

Empowering minority communities: Aims to uplift the socio-economic status of families coming from minority backgrounds.

Eligibility Criteria

Residence: Must be a resident of Rajasthan.

Economic status: Must have BPL card, Aastha card, Antyodaya card or widow.

Age requirement: Girl must be above 18 years of age.

Income limit: Annual income of the family should not exceed ₹50,000.

Documents Required:

BPL Card/Aastha Card or Antyodaya Card

Copy of Ration Card

Marriage Registration Certificate

Affidavit confirming eligibility

Beneficiaries of the scheme

BPL families belonging to Scheduled Castes

BPL families belonging to Scheduled Tribes

BPL families belonging to minority communities

Additional Information

For more information about the Pradhan Mantri Lagna Shagun Yojana, including the application process, you can visit the official website: Ministry of Minority Affairs.