The scheme provides a grant of ₹25,000 to eligible families. The grant is to be used for the expenses of the marriage, such as food, clothing, jewelry, and other rituals.
Tobe eligible for the scheme, the family must meet the following criteria:
- The family's annual income must not exceed ₹2 lakh.
- The daughter must be an adult, i.e., she must have attained the age of 18 years.
- The marriage must be solemnized in accordance with the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
The application for the scheme can be made online or offline. The online application can be made through the West Bengal government's website. The offline application can be made at any of the district social welfare offices in West Bengal.
The scheme has been well received by the people of West Bengal. It has helped to reduce the financial burden on economically stressed families at the time of their daughters' marriages.