Introduction to Mukhyamantri Vivah Shagun Yojana
Solemnizing the marriage of daughters often places crushing financial strains on economically weaker and socially marginalized households in Haryana. To provide dignified marital financial assistance and prevent families from falling into high-interest debt traps, the Welfare of SCs and BCs Department, Government of Haryana, implements the Mukhyamantri Vivah Shagun Yojana.
Under this progressive welfare program, the state government provides direct financial marriage grants of up to ₹71,000 per eligible bride. The grant is disbursed in two structured installments—the first tranche prior to the wedding date to assist in procurement, and the final settlement upon submission of formal marriage registration certificates—directly into the bride’s or mother’s bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Program Overview and Financial Assistance Slabs
| Beneficiary Category | Eligibility Criteria | Total Shagun Financial Grant |
|---|---|---|
| BPL Scheduled Caste / Tapriwas / Vimukta Jati | BPL families belonging to SC / Denotified Tribes | ₹71,000 (₹66,000 advance + ₹5,000 post-registration) |
| Widowed Women / Destitute / Divorced Mothers | Widowed mothers from BPL or income under ₹1.80 Lakh | ₹51,000 (₹46,000 advance + ₹5,000 post-registration) |
| BPL General & Backward Class (BC) Families | Other BPL families / Income under ₹1.80 Lakh | ₹31,000 (₹28,000 advance + ₹3,000 post-registration) |
| Persons with Disabilities (Both Bride & Groom) | Both partners with verified benchmark disability | ₹51,000 |
| Persons with Disabilities (One Partner Disabled) | Either bride or groom with benchmark disability | ₹31,000 |
| Sports Women (National / State Players) | Recognized female athletes getting married | ₹31,000 |
Key Social Objectives of the Program
The scheme advances vital social empowerment benchmarks:
- Deterrence of Child Marriage: Shagun financial assistance is strictly contingent upon verified legal marriageable age compliance (the bride must be at least 18 and the groom must be at least 21 years old).
- Promoting Formal Legal Marriage Registration: The final incentive tranche (up to ₹5,000) is released exclusively upon producing the official Marriage Registration Certificate.
- Direct Female Economic Cushion: Grants are credited straight into the bride’s or mother’s bank account, reinforcing female economic dignity during family life transitions.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must satisfy all of the following statutory conditions:
- The bride’s parents must be permanent residents of Haryana holding an active Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP).
- The bride must have attained a minimum age of 18 years, and the groom must have attained a minimum age of 21 years on the date of marriage.
- The family must belong to an eligible BPL/SC/BC/destitute category, or have verified annual income under ₹1.80 Lakh in the PPP database.
- The applicant must have an active bank account linked with Aadhaar and mapped via NPCI.
- Application must be submitted online at least 30 days prior to the wedding date, or within six months following marriage solemnization.
Documents Required for Application
Applicants must upload the following verified records on the SARAL portal:
- Haryana Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP / Family ID).
- Aadhaar Cards of both the bride and groom.
- Age proof documents for both partners (Birth Certificate, School Certificate, or Voter ID).
- Caste Certificate (for SC/BC applicants) and BPL Ration Card / PPP income verification.
- Wedding Invitation Card (Shadi Card) showing solemnization date.
- Marriage Registration Certificate (for claiming the post-wedding second installment).
- Bank Passbook of the bride or mother showing active account details and IFSC code.
Step-by-Step Online Application Process on Antyodaya SARAL
Applying for the Shagun grant is coordinated through Haryana’s unified citizen portal:
- Access the SARAL Portal: Visit
saralharyana.gov.inand log in to your citizen account (or apply via any local CSC / Antyodaya Kendra). - Search Service: Search for Mukhyamantri Vivah Shagun Yojana under the Welfare of SCs & BCs Department.
- Fetch Details via PPP: Enter your PPP Family ID to fetch verified family data, age records, and bank information automatically.
- Upload Documents: Upload PDF scans of the wedding card, age proofs, and bank passbook.
- Verification & Sanction: The District Welfare Officer (DWO) verifies documents and approves the sanction.
- Direct DBT Disbursement: The advance installment is credited prior to the wedding date, and the remaining settlement is released upon submitting the marriage certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can assistance be claimed for more than one daughter in a family?
Yes. Eligible families can claim the Vivah Shagun assistance for up to two daughters per household under state welfare guidelines.
2. What is the deadline to submit the marriage registration certificate?
To receive the final grant installment (₹5,000), the formal Marriage Registration Certificate must be uploaded on the SARAL portal within six months of the marriage date.
3. Are government employees eligible for the Vivah Shagun scheme?
No. Families of regular government employees or those earning above the statutory income threshold are not eligible for the grant.
Disclaimer: JanSarkariYojna.com is an independent educational and public information portal. We are not affiliated with the Government of Haryana. Beneficiaries must verify all official notices and administrative criteria on the official state portal at saralharyana.gov.in.