Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme

Submitted by Megha on Wed, 15/05/2024 - 15:07
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Highlights
  • The following benefits are provided under the "Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme" to widows who remarry:
    • Non-Graduate widows receive financial assistance of Rs. 25,000/-.
    • Graduate widows receive financial assistance of Rs. 50,000/-.
    • Both categories receive a 22-carat gold coin weighing 8 grams for Thirumangalyam.
Customer Care
  • Tamil Nadu Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department Helpline Number :- 044-24351891.
Overview Of The Scheme
Name of Scheme Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme
Benefits
  • Financial Assistance of Rs. 25,000/- and Rs. 50,000/-.
  • Gold Coin of 22 Carat weighing 8 Grams.
Beneficary Widow who remarries.
Age Limit
  • Age of Bride should be 20 Years.
  • Age of Bridegroom should be 40 years or less than 40 years.
Nodal Department Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment, Tamil Nadu.
Mode of Apply Applicants can apply online for the scheme through the Common Service Centre.

Introduction

  • In our country, many widows face big challenges after losing their spouse. Society often does not accept them and criticizes them.
  • To improve their quality of life, they should have the opportunity to remarry.
  • The Government of Tamil Nadu has introduced the "Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme" to promote the remarriage of widows and facilitate their rehabilitation.
  • Tamil Nadu Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department is the nodal department of Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme.
  • Financial assistance will be provided to widows upon their remarriage.
  • There are two following categories defined for beneficiaries under Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme:-
    • Graduates widow.
    • Non-Graduates widows.
  • Under this scheme, Non-Graduate widow will receive financial assistance of Rs. 25,000/-.
  • While Graduate widow will receive financial assistance of Rs. 50,000/-.
  • Additionally, both Graduate and Non-Graduate widow will receive a 22-carat gold coin weighing 8 grams for Thirumangalyam.
  • Beneficiaries can avail the benefits of the Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme by applying through the Common Service Center (CSC).

Benefits of the Scheme

  • Under Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme following benefits will be provided to the eligible beneficary:-
    Beneficary Benefits
    For Non Graduate
    • Financial Assistance of Rs. 25,000/-
      1. Rs. 15,000/- through Electronic Clearing Service.
      2. Rs. 10,000/- as National Savings Certificate.
    • 8 Grams 22 Carat Gold Coin.
    For Graduate and Diploma Holder
    • Financial Assistance of Rs. 50,000/-
      1. Rs. 30,000/- through Electronic Clearing Service.
      2. Rs. 20,000/- as National Savings Certificate.
    • 8 Grams 22 Carat Gold Coin.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Those who fulfill all the conditions given below are eligible to apply for "Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme"
    • Should be a Resident of Tamil Nadu.
    • Age of Bride should be 20 Years.
    • Age of Bridegroom should be 40 years or less than 40 years.
    • No Income Limit.
    • No Minimum Educational Qualification Required.

Documents Required

  • The following documents are required at the time of apply for the Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme:-
    • Age Proof of Bride and Bride Groom.
    • Death Certificate of 1st Husband.
    • Marriage Photo.
    • Family Card.
    • Aadhar Card.
    • Marriage Certificate of 2nd Marriage.
    • Widow Certificate.
    • Marriage Invitation.
    • Community Certificate.
    • Residence proof
    • Bride Educational Certificate.

How to Apply

  • To avail the benefit of Tamil Nadu Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme, beneficiary can apply through nearest Common Service Center.
  • The agent fill the form and upload the required document on behalf of the beneficiary.
  • After that the Application Form and Documents of the beneficiary will be scrutinized by the District Social Welfare Officer.
  • Beneficiary will be informed through SMS or Email in case of accept and reject of the application.
  • Once accepted, the amount of financial assistance will be transferred into the bank account of beneficiary.

Features of the Scheme

  • Widows seeking benefits under the Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme must apply within 6 months from the date of their remarriage.
  • The minimum age for the bride is 20 years and the bridegroom should be 40 years or younger at the time of application.
  • There are two categories for widows to avail benefits under this scheme:-
    • Non-graduates widows are eligible for assistance of Rs. 25,000/-
    • Graduates and diploma holders widows are eligible for assistance of Rs. 50,000/-
  • There are following categories of education qualification:-
    • For cash assistance of Rs. 25,000/-, there is no educational qualification required.
    • For cash assistance of Rs. 50,000/-, widow should be a graduation degree holder or diploma holder.

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Contact Details

  • Tamil Nadu Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department Helpline Number :- 044-24351891.
  • Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment, Tamil Nadu,
    No. 1 Panagal Maligai Building, 2nd Floor,
    (Near Kalaignar Arch), Jeenis Road,
    Saidapet, Chennai - 600015.
Person Type Scheme Type Govt

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