Last updated: March 5th, 2020 4:26 PM

Rajasthan Kanya Shadi Sahyog Yojana

The Government of Rajasthan has launched the Kanya Shadi Sahyog Yojana to provide financial support to the daughters of scheduled caste tribe of the BPL family. Kanya Shadi Sahyog Yojana is a primary welfare scheme of the Rajasthan State Government. In this article, we look at the Rajasthan Kanya Shadi Sahyog Yojana scheme and its eligibility, required documents and application procedure.

Benefits of Rajasthan Kanya Shadi Sahyog Yojana

The following are the benefits of Rajasthan Kanya Shadi Sahyog Yojana scheme:

• Encourage girls to get an education
• Prevent child marriage
• Providing financial support for a girl's marriage

Eligibility Criteria

This Kanya Shadi Sahyog Yojana by the Rajasthan State Government would apply to any girl who proposes to be married if her application satisfies the below criteria:

• Applicant must be a native of Rajasthan
• Applicant must be at least 18 years old
• Assistance will be provided to the first two daughters of the family

Documents Required

The applicant must attach the following documents/certificates with the completed Kanya Shadi Sahyog application form:

• Birth certificate
• Residence certificate
• Family income certificate
• Aadhaar Card
• Caste certificate
• Certificate of BPL or Antyodaya category
• Passport size photographs
• Bank account  details

Application Process for Kanya Shadi Sahyog Yojana

To avail the benefits of this Kanya Shadi Sahyog scheme, the assistance amount can be received only after applying for a month before the marriage of the girl or 6 months after the marriage. The applicant can apply Kanya Shadi Sahyog Yojana through the following steps: Step 1: The applicants must visit the Social Welfare Department and contact the District office. Step 2: Obtain the application form for Kanya Shadi Sahyog Yojana from the concerned officer. The applicant can also download the application form from online. The application form for Kanya Shadi Sahyog Yojana is below for ready reference: Step 3: Complete all the necessary details in the application form and submit it in the office along with the required documents. Step 4: The application form will be verified by the officer and they will return a duly signed and stamped Acknowledgement Slip to the applicant. Step 5: After verifying the eligibility of the application, sanctioned support will be credited to the bank account, subject to the terms and conditions of the scheme.