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Social welfare & Empowerment; Women and Child

Mangalya Scheme For Widow Remarriage

The “Mangalya Scheme” was launched by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Kerala. Under the scheme, financial assistance is to be provided to eligible widows and divorced women for their remarriage.

Authority

State

Region

Kerala

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹25000/- is provided to eligible widows and divorced women to remarry.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a resident of Kerala State.; The applicant should be a widow and a divorced woman.; Women belonging to the age group of 18 to 50 years who are legally divorced and widowed are eligible to apply under the scheme.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What is the “Mangalya Scheme”?

Under the scheme, financial assistance is to be provided to eligible widows and divorced women for their remarriage.

Which department has launched this scheme?

Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Kerala

What is the benefit of the scheme?

Under the scheme, financial assistance of [?]25000/- is provided to eligible widows and divorced women to remarry.

Who is eligible to get the benefits under the scheme?

Women who are legally divorced and widowed are eligible to apply under the scheme.

Is this scheme only for a resident of Kerala?

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

What is the age limit to apply under the scheme?

Women belonging to the age group of 18 to 50 years are eligible to apply under the scheme.

How can an applicant avail of the benefits of the scheme?

To avail of the scheme's benefits, the application duly filled out should be forwarded to District Women and Child Officers through Child Development Project Officers.