Uttar Pradesh Mukhya Mantri Samuhik Vivah Yojna

Summary of the Scheme
Name of Scheme	Mukhya Mantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana
Launch Year	2017
Benefits	Financial assistance of up to ₹1 lakh per couple, including ₹64,000 directly to the bride.
Beneficiary	Unmarried girls from poor families and eligible widowed, deserted and divorced women seeking remarriage.
Nodal Agency	Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Subscription	Subscribe here to get updates regarding the scheme
Mode of Apply	Online and through authorised Jan Suvidha Kendras (CSCs).

Uttar Pradesh Mukhya Mantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana: Up to ₹1 Lakh Assistance for Marriage

A Uttar Pradesh government scheme that supports the marriage of daughters from economically weaker families, with ₹64,000 going directly into the bride’s bank account.

What is the Mukhya Mantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana?

The Government of Uttar Pradesh launched this scheme in October 2017 to ease the financial burden of marriage on families with limited income. It is implemented by the Department of Social Welfare, with the involvement of district administrations and local authorities.

The scheme provides financial and material assistance for the marriages of daughters from poor families. It also supports the remarriage of eligible widows, deserted women and divorced women. Its objectives are to:

• Reduce the financial burden of marriage on poor families
• Discourage unnecessary wedding expenditure
• Prevent child marriage
• Promote social harmony through collective marriage ceremonies

Couples from General, SC, ST, OBC and minority communities can benefit, subject to the eligibility conditions.

Benefits at a Glance

Under the latest reported structure, each couple receives assistance worth up to ₹1 lakh.

What the benefits include

• ₹64,000 is transferred directly to the bride’s bank account through DBT, within one week after the marriage ceremony.
• Gifts and household essentials worth ₹21,000, such as sarees, clothing, a dinner set, pressure cooker, trolley bag, ceiling fan, bedding and other useful items.
• ₹15,000 per couple spent on the venue, decoration, food, garlands, photography and other facilities.
• Marriage rituals arranged according to each couple’s religion and customs.
• A marriage certificate after the ceremony, which can also be downloaded from the official portal.
• Eligible widows, deserted women and legally divorced women can also receive assistance on remarriage.

Who Is Eligible?

• The bride’s family or guardians must be original residents of Uttar Pradesh.
• The bride must belong to a poor, needy or economically weaker family.
• Annual family income must not exceed ₹3 lakh from all sources.
• The bride must be at least 18 years old and the groom at least 21 years old on the date of marriage.
• Unmarried girls from eligible families can apply. Widowed, deserted and legally divorced women can apply for remarriage.
• SC, ST and OBC applicants must provide a caste certificate issued by the Tehsil.
• The applicant must declare that she is not receiving marriage assistance under any other Central or State Government scheme.
• Correct information and valid documents are mandatory. If false information is submitted, the government can recover the assistance amount as government dues.

Priority is given to: destitute girls, daughters of widows, daughters of parents with disabilities, girls with disabilities, and eligible widows, deserted women and divorced women.

Documents Required

• Aadhaar cards of both the bride and the groom
• Income certificate of the bride’s family issued by the Tehsil
• Caste certificate from the Tehsil (for SC, ST and OBC applicants)
• Age proof of the bride and groom: school record, birth certificate, voter ID, MGNREGA job card or Aadhaar card
• Copy of the bride’s bank passbook showing account number and IFSC code
• Death certificate of the husband (for a widow applying for remarriage)
• Relevant court order (for a deserted or legally divorced woman applying for remarriage)
• Names and details of the parents or guardians of the bride and groom
• Recent photographs of the bride and groom
• Active mobile number for OTP verification and updates

The bride’s bank account must meet the scheme’s banking requirements, including PFMS registration. Additional documents may be needed depending on your category.

How to Apply

You can apply online yourself, or take help from a Jan Suvidha Kendra (CSC), the District Social Welfare Office, or a cyber café or internet centre.

1. Open the official Mukhya Mantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana portal and click Apply (आवेदन करें).
2. Select your identity document for registration (Aadhaar, Virtual ID or Driving Licence), enter the details and your mobile number.
3. Complete OTP verification with the code sent to your mobile.
4. Fill in the bride’s and groom’s personal details, date of birth, address, family income, caste and marriage-related information.
5. Enter the bride’s bank account number and IFSC code carefully.
6. Upload the required documents and photographs.
7. Review everything. Changes may not be possible after submission unless the department asks for corrections.
8. Submit and save your registration number. Download or print a copy of the application.
9. To check status, use the application status page with your registration number and mobile number.
10. Apply at least one week before the scheduled mass marriage ceremony.

At a Jan Suvidha Kendra, the operator fills in your details and reads them back to you before submission. A service fee may be charged as fixed by the District Magistrate.

Verification and Selection Process

These are stage-wise targets from the government order, not a guarantee of approval within nine days. If verification is delayed, contact your District Social Welfare Office.

Mass Marriage Ceremony Rules

• A programme is generally organised when at least 10 eligible couples are available.
• Around 200 to 250 couples is the ideal number for one venue.
• The District Magistrate is expected to attend when more than 100 couples are marrying at the event.
• With fewer than 100 couples, the ceremony may be held at a suitable marriage hall or mandap.

How to Download the Marriage Certificate

1. Open the marriage certificate download page on the official portal.
2. Enter your application or registration details.
3. Submit to retrieve the marriage record.
4. Check the details, then download or print a copy.

Keep your registration details safe, as you will need them to access the certificate.

Contact and Helpdesk

Mukhya Mantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana, Welfare Department, Uttar Pradesh

• Helpline: 0522-2209259
• Email: director.sw@dirsamajkalyan.in
• Address: Kalyan Bhawan-3, Prag Narayan Road, Butler Colony, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001

You can also contact your District Social Welfare Officer for help with registration, verification, application status and upcoming ceremonies. District-wise contacts are listed in the official officers directory.