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Mai Ramabai Ambedakar Saat Phera Samuh Lagna Yojana

Under the scheme, incentives are provided to couples who participate in group marriages, as well as to the organizing institution. If people adopt the practice of group marriages, they can avoid the unnecessary expenses associated with individual weddings and promote financial growth.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Gujarat

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Under the scheme, couples participating in group marriages are given an incentive of ₹12,000/- per couple in the name of the bride. | - For organizing Group Marriage Functions, the organizer/organizing institution will be paid an incentive of ₹3,000/- per couple up to a maximum of ₹75,000/-.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a native of Gujarat.; The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste category.; The annual income limit in this scheme is ₹6,00,000/- in rural areas and ₹6,00,000/- in urban areas.; In case of remarriage, the benefit will not be available under this scheme.; The age limit of the girl at the time of marriage should be 18 years and the age of the boys should be 21 years. Proof of age of bride and groom to be married will be mandatory.; Applications for assistance must be made within two years of the marriage.; The beneficiary girl participating in the group marriage will be eligible for the benefits under this scheme.; The assistance of the scheme will be available to girls from Kunwar Bai Nu Mameru Yojana.; Marriage registration certificate has to be submitted compulsorily to avail the benefits of this scheme.; The organization/institution organizing the group wedding has to apply to the concerned authority within two years from the date of marriage.; The bride must produce a certified copy of the caste certificate obtained from the competent authority of the bride.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What incentives are provided under the scheme?

Couples participating in group marriages receive an incentive of [?]12,000/- per couple in the name of the bride, and organizing institutions receive [?]3,000/- per couple, up to a maximum of [?]75,000/-.

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

Native residents of Gujarat belonging to the Scheduled Caste category with an annual income limit of [?]6,00,000/- in rural and urban areas.

Are remarriages covered under this scheme?

No, the benefits are not available for remarriages under this scheme.

What are the age requirements for marriage under this scheme?

The bride's age should be 18 years and the groom's age should be 21 years at the time of marriage. Proof of age is mandatory.

Within what timeframe should applications for assistance be submitted?

Applications must be made within two years of the marriage.

Who is eligible for benefits among the participants in group marriages?

The beneficiary girl participating in the group marriage is eligible for scheme benefits.

Is a marriage registration certificate necessary to avail of benefits?

Yes, a marriage registration certificate must be submitted compulsorily.

Within what timeframe should organizing institutions apply for incentives?

Organizing institutions must apply within two years from the date of marriage.

Where can eligible applicants apply for this scheme?

Eligible applicants can apply through the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/