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Social welfare & Empowerment; Women and Child

Incentive to Widow's Remarriage

The objective of this scheme is to encourage and support widows to remarry and lead a normal life in society. Through this scheme, eligible individuals receive financial assistance of ₹50,000/- in the form of a National Saving Certificate. The bridegroom should be a bachelor or a widower.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Puducherry

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Financial assistance of ₹50,000/- in the form of a National Saving Certificate.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a citizen of India.; The applicant should be a Widow.; The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry by birth or by continuous residence of not less than 5 years.; The applicant should not be carrying a child.; The applicant's annual income should not exceed ₹75,000/- per annum.; The bridegroom should be a bachelor or a widower.; The Bride and the Bridegroom should be of legal marriage age, i.e. 18 years for the Bride and 21 years for the Bridegroom.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

Could you elaborate on the financial assistance format provided under the IWR scheme?

Financial assistance is provided in the form of a National Saving Certificate, offering a secure investment for the beneficiaries.

How does the IWR scheme address the residency requirement for applicants?

Applicants should be native to Puducherry by birth or continuous residence of not less than 5 years, ensuring a connection to the community.

Can an applicant provide alternative documents if they don't have an Aadhaar Number?

Yes, alternative documents such as Bank Passbook, PAN Card, Passport, or other specified documents are acceptable in the absence of an Aadhaar Number.

What measures are in place to confirm the bridegroom's status as a bachelor or widower?

A certificate from an MLA/MP confirming the bridegroom's status is required, ensuring accuracy in the eligibility criteria.

Can you clarify the condition regarding the bridegroom's marital status under the IWR scheme?

The bridegroom should be a bachelor or a widower, ensuring eligibility for financial assistance under the scheme.

How can an applicant track their application status for the IWR scheme?

The application status can be tracked through the official portal at https://edistrict.py.gov.in/User/TrackApplication.aspx.

Can a widow from any part of India apply for the "Incentive to Widow's Remarriage (IWR)" scheme?

No, the applicant must be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry by birth or have continuous residence of not less than 5 years.

Is there an upper limit on the annual income of the IWR scheme applicants?

Yes, the annual income of the applicant should not exceed [?]75,000/-, ensuring the financial assistance reaches those who need it most.

Are there specific criteria regarding the legal age for marriage under the IWR scheme?

Yes, the bride should be 18 years old, and the bridegroom should be 21 years old, aligning with legal marriage age requirements.

Can a widow with a deceased husband from any cause apply for the IWR scheme?

Yes, as long as the widow meets the other eligibility criteria, the cause of her first husband's death is not a determining factor for application approval.

Is the IWR scheme applicable to widows of any age?

The scheme does not specify an age limit for widows, focusing more on the legal marriage age criteria for the bride (18 years) and bridegroom (21 years).