Grant of Financial Assistance for Performance of Marriage of Poor Brides Living Below Poverty Line
This scheme provides financial assistance to help poor brides cover their marriage expenses. Run by the Department of Women and Child Development in Puducherry, it supports women living below the poverty line. The assistance is given for the first marriage only. The goal is to reduce the financial burden on poor families during marriage.
What You Get
- Financial assistance of ₹25,000 for marriage expenses
- Available for first marriage only
- Helps reduce financial burden on poor families
- Direct cash assistance to eligible brides
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- Bride must be living below the poverty line (BPL)
- Applicant must be a resident of Puducherry
- Assistance is for first marriage only
- Women of marriageable age are eligible
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. BPL Certificate
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. Marriage Invitation Card
- 5. Bank Passbook
- 6. Caste Certificate
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Puducherry
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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