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Marriage Assistance To Daughters Of Prisoners

The scheme “Marriage Assistance to Daughters of Prisoners” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.

Authority

State

Region

Kerala

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Under the scheme, the maximum amount of financial assistance will be ₹30,000/- per person.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.; The applicants must belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.; Either the father or the mother should be undergoing imprisonment for more than two years.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What is the “Marriage Assistance To Daughters of Prisoners” scheme?

The Government of Kerala has implemented this scheme which provides financial assistance for the marriage of the daughters of those who have been undergoing imprisonment for more than 2 years. The maximum amount of financial assistance will be [?]30,000/- per person, during the first phase of the scheme as many as 20 such families will be assisted.

Which department has launched this scheme?

Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala

Who is eligible to get the benefits under the scheme?

The dependent family member of a prisoner is eligible to apply under the scheme for marriage assistance of his/her daughters.

Is this scheme only for the daughters of prisoners?

Yes, this scheme is only for the unmarried daughters of prisoners.

Is this scheme only for a resident of Kerala?

Yes, the applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.

Is this scheme only for Below Poverty Line (BPL) category?

Yes, the applicants should belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.

For the marriage of how many girls a family will get financial assistance?

A maximum of two girls from a family can get financial assistance for marriage.

Will the beneficiary be eligible to get a marriage grant if the existing marriage is dissolved and remarried for any reason?

No, once the marriage grant has been sanctioned, if the existing marriage is dissolved and remarried for any reason, the grant will not be eligible.

What is the benefit of the scheme?

Under the scheme, the maximum amount of financial assistance will be [?]30,000/- per person.

After how many days of marriage the application has to be submitted?

The application must be submitted after six months of marriage and within one year period.

How can an applicant apply under the scheme?

To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant should visit the Official Portal- SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal. https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in