| Type of Scheme | Subsidy up to Rs. 10,000/- can be deposited in the beneficiary's bank account through DBT for distribution of Kanyadan materials for girls from poor families. |
| Purpose of The Scheme | Preventing child marriage. Also preventing malnutrition, infant mortality and maternal mortality. |
| Beneficiary | – Girls getting married after 18 years. – Boys getting married after 21 years. |
| Nature of Benefit | Depositing Rs. 10,000/- in the bank account of the concerned beneficiary. |
| Eligibility Criteria | – Girls from poor families or girls from families with annual income up to Rs. 1,20,000/-. – Marriageable age of girl is 18 years, boy is 21 years. – Girl must have passed 10th. – Marriage period between 1 April 2024 and February 2025. – Recommendation of Gram Panchayat is required while submitting application for girls from Gram Panchayat of Palghar district. |
| Required Documents | Completed application form, marriage certificate, all attached documents, Aadhar card, local resident proof (e.g. ration card), Poverty Line Number and Certificate or Income Certificate from Tehsildar, copies of Gram Sabha resolution if in tribal area, copies of bank passbook. |
| Working Office And Full Address | 005, Women and Child Development Department, Zilla Parishad Palghar, Ground Floor, New Administrative Building, Kolgaon, Palghar (W) |
| Terms and Conditions | – The marriageable age of the girl is 18 years and that of the boy is 21 years. – The girl must have passed 10th. – The period of marriage is between April 2024 and February 2025. – Recommendation of the Gram Panchayat is required while submitting the application for girls from the Gram Panchayat of Palghar district. |
| Method of Application | The fully filled application form should be submitted to the Child Development Project Officer through the Anganwadi Worker. At the district level, all applications should be collected from the Child Development Project Officer and submitted for approval by the Women and Child Welfare Committee. |
