marriage assistance

02 Jul

Haryana Increases Shagun Amount by ₹10,000 Under CM Vivah Shagun Yojana

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Eligible Backward Class Families to Receive ₹51,000 for Daughter’s MarriageChandigarh, July 2 – In a significant move towards inclusive development and social justice, the Haryana government has increased the financial assistance under the Mukhyamantri Vivah Shagun Yojana for eligible families belonging to the Backward Classes (BC). The Shagun amount has been raised from ₹41,000 to ₹51,000 for the marriage of daughters.Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has approved the proposal, which is being hailed as a milestone in the state’s welfare efforts for backward communities. The enhanced assistance aims to ensure that no family feels helpless during their daughter’s marriage due…

12 Apr

Punjab Disburses Rs 301 Crore Under Ashirwad Scheme to SC, BC Families in FY 2024–25

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Chandigarh, April 12, 2025 — The Punjab Government has disbursed Rs 301.20 crore as financial assistance under the Ashirwad Scheme during the 2024–25 financial year, benefiting families from Scheduled Castes (SC) and Backward Classes (BC), Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment, and Minorities Dr. Baljit Kaur announced.Of the total amount, Rs 198.51 crore reached 38,922 Scheduled Caste beneficiaries, while Rs 102.69 crore was provided to 20,136 families from Backward Classes.The Ashirwad Scheme offers Rs 51,000 in marriage assistance for girls from eligible families, with support available for up to two daughters. The funds are transferred directly to the beneficiary’s bank account…