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Social welfare & Empowerment; Women and Child

State Marriage Assistance Scheme For Poor Girls

A social welfare scheme by the Social Welfare Department of the Government of Jammu & Kashmir, for Poor Girls of Marriageable Age who belong to either AAY (Antyodaya Anna Yojana) or PHH (Priority Households) ration card holder families. The scheme is operational in all the districts across the UT.

Authority

State

Region

Jammu and Kashmir

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Who can apply

The applicant must be a female.; The applicant must be of marriageable age, i.e. 18 years or above (Legal Age for Marriage in India).; The applicant must be from either AAY (Antyodaya Anna Yojana) or PHH (Priority Households) ration card holder families.; The applicant must not have availed the financial benefit for the same purpose under any other UT/Centrally Sponsored Scheme, especially Ladli Beti Scheme. She can avail of benefits only once under the scheme.; The applicant must have applied at least one month in advance (before the date of marriage) to the concerned District Social Welfare Officer along with proof of marriage, proof of age, copy of AAY or PHH ration card, and Aadhaar card.; The minimum qualification of the beneficiary girl has to be 8th Pass or equivalent. However, in the case of school dropouts, the following guidelines shall apply:

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

Whether The Benefit Be Provided On Monthly Basis Or As A One-Time Assistance?

The benefit will be provided as one-time assistance.

What Would Be The Mode Of Payment Of The Financial Assistance?

The amount of prescribed financial assistance shall be released by Social Welfare Department through DBT mode.

Can I apply offline to this scheme?

No, The receipt of applications as well as the transfer of assistance shall be in online mode only.

Is this scheme under Implementation in all the districts of Jammu & Kashmir?

Yes, The scheme is operational in all the districts across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.

Who shall be verifying the documents regarding the Marital Status & Age of the beneficiary girl?

The District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) shall verify the details of the beneficiary regarding her marital status & age and shall submit the case before the Deputy Commissioner along with all requisite documents and his/her recommendations.

I am a beneficiary of Ladli Beti Scheme. Am I eligible to apply to this scheme?

No, as per the eligibility criteria of this scheme, It is to be ensured mandatorily by the DSWOs that the same beneficiary should not have availed the financial benefit for the same purpose under any other UT/Centrally Sponsored Scheme, especially Ladli Beti Scheme.

What is the maximum amount of financial Assistance that a beneficiary girl can avail through this scheme?

The eligible beneficiary girl shall receive an amount of [?]50,000/- (rupees fifty thousand only) as one time financial assistance before her marriage.