Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme-1

Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme-1

The “Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme-1” is a significant initiative by the Tamil Nadu government aimed at providing financial support to underprivileged families for the marriage of their daughters. Launched by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, this scheme is designed to facilitate the marriage of girls who have completed their education up to Class 10. It is a step towards empowering women and ensuring their financial security during marriage.

Overview of the Scheme

This scheme is administered by the Social Welfare Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu. Under its provisions, eligible brides receive financial aid amounting to ₹25,000 and an 8-gram gold coin. This assistance is targeted at marriages that take place from May 17, 2011, onwards. The primary aim is to ease the financial burden on families struggling with the costs associated with wedding ceremonies.

In many cultures, it is customary for brides to wear a gold “Thirumangalyam” during their wedding. The “Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme-1” is part of a broader set of five marriage assistance schemes launched by the Tamil Nadu government, which not only supports families in marrying off their daughters but also encourages the education of girls until they reach the appropriate age for marriage.

Grievances Redressal Mechanism

For any grievances or issues related to the scheme, the following authorities can be contacted:

• District Level: District Collector / District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO)
• State Level: Director of Social Welfare, Chennai – 5, Phone Number: 28545728

Benefits Provided

• Financial assistance of ₹25,000, which is disbursed through the Electronic Clearing Service (ECS).
• An 8-gram (one sovereign) 22-carat gold coin is also provided.

Note: In instances where the parents of the bride are deceased, the assistance will be granted directly to the daughter.

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant’s family annual income must not exceed ₹72,000.
• The bride must be at least 18 years old, which is the legal age for marriage.
• The groom must be at least 21 years old.
• The bride should have completed at least 10th standard education. However, brides from Scheduled Tribe communities may apply with a minimum of 5th standard education.
• Only one daughter per family is eligible to apply for the scheme.

Application Procedure

Offline Application Process

1. Visit your local District Social Welfare Office and request a physical copy of the application form from the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) or relevant authority.
2. Complete the application form by filling in all required fields, affixing a passport-sized photograph (signed on the front), and including copies of all necessary documents (self-attesting where necessary).
3. Submit the filled and signed application form along with the required documents to the District Social Welfare Officer.
4. Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment for your submission from the District Social Welfare Office as proof of application.

Checking Application Status

For updates regarding the status of your application, you may reach out to the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO).

Official Source

For more information, you can visit the official website: myScheme.gov.in.