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Social welfare & Empowerment; Women and Child

Ashirwad

The Punjabi government has established the Punjab Ashirwad Scheme to offer financial support for a girl's marriage.

Authority

State

Region

Punjab

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Financial assistance of ₹51,000/-.

Who can apply

Girl should be 18 years old or above.; Annual income of the family from all sources does not exceed ₹32,790/-.; Parents/Guardians of the girl should be domiciled in Punjab State.; The application can be given before the fixed date of marriage or after the 30 days of the marriage by the applicant for getting financial assistance.; The amount of Ashirwad is limited up to two girls of the concerned family under the scheme.; Financial assistance is given to Scheduled Castes/Christian girls, Backward Classes/Castes, Economically weaker sections girls, daughters of widows of any caste at the time of their marriage, and Scheduled Castes widows/divorcees at the time of their re-marriage.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

May Other State Residents Apply For The Scheme?

No, Only Punjab resident women can apply.

What is the Ashirwad scheme

The Punjabi government has established the Punjab Ashirwad Scheme to offer financial support for a girl's marriage.

What are the benefits under the scheme ?

Financial assistance of Rs. 21,000/-.

Who can avail the benefits ?

All females who are full fill the eligibility criteria.

What is the financial eligibility criteria ?

The annual income of the family does not exceed Rs. 32,790/- from all sources.

How to apply for the scheme ?

- Applicants have to visit the official portal. | - Click on Applicant Registration. | - On the new page, the registration form will appear. | - Applicants have to provide the required details. | - Submit.

What documents are the required for the scheme ?

- Aadhar card of the applicant. | - Proof of date of birth (D.O.B). | - Income certificate. | - Cast Certificate.

May Male/groom Also Apply for the scheme ?

No.

What is the minimum age as eligibility ?

Girl's age should be 18 years old or above.

How many girl child can get the benefits from the a family ?

The amount of shagun/Ashirwad is limited up to two girls of the concerned family under the scheme.

What is the official URL to apply ?

Click on the following link to apply. | URL : https://ashirwad.punjab.gov.in/