Ashirwad Scheme (Punjab)

What you get

Punjab's Ashirwad scheme gives Rs 51,000 at the time of marriage of girls from Scheduled Caste, Christian, Backward Class and economically weaker families and of daughters of widows of any caste, and on the remarriage of Scheduled Caste widows and divorcees - for up to two girls in a family.

Who can apply

Girls aged 18 or more whose parents or guardians are domiciled in Punjab, with a family income from all sources of up to Rs 32,790 a year. Apply before the marriage date or within 30 days after it.

Living in Punjab

How to apply

Register on the Ashirwad portal (ashirwad.punjab.gov.in) and submit the application online with the documents.

Documents you need

• Aadhaar card
• Proof of date of birth
• Income certificate
• Caste certificate

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Source: myScheme (myscheme.gov.in), Government of India

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