Himachal Pradesh Shubh Vivah Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

In the Himachal Pradesh Budget 2026–27, the state government announced the merger of two existing marriage assistance schemes, Mukhyamantri Kanyadaan Yojana and Mukhyamantri Shagun Yojana, into a new unified scheme called Shubh Vivah Yojana. The merger was announced with the objective of simplifying the current system and ensuring equal financial benefits for the marriage of daughters from economically weaker families.

Under the newly announced Shubh Vivah Yojana, eligible daughters and women above 21 years of age from BPL families will receive financial assistance of ₹51,000 at the time of marriage. Beneficiaries of the Mukhyamantri Kanyadaan Scheme who are not receiving marriage assistance under any other government scheme will also be eligible for benefits under the new scheme.

The scheme mainly aims to support daughters from economically weaker families, widows, destitute women, orphan girls, and other vulnerable women across Himachal Pradesh. By merging both schemes into a single platform, the government aims to make the application process easier, reduce confusion, and ensure faster access to financial assistance.

The scheme is expected to be managed by the Social Justice & Empowerment Department and the Women & Child Development Department of the Himachal Pradesh Government. It will help poor families conduct marriages with dignity and reduce the financial burden of wedding expenses.

Apart from the newly announced Shubh Vivah Yojana, the Himachal Pradesh Government also runs several welfare schemes for women and girls. Schemes such as Mukhyamantri Kanyadan Yojana, Himachal Pradesh Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh Samman Nidhi Yojana, and Himachal Pradesh Girls Scooty Scheme aim to provide financial assistance, social security, and educational support to women and daughters from economically weaker families across the state.

Scheme Benefits

• Financial assistance of ₹51,000 for marriage of eligible girls and women.
• Support provided to BPL families and financially weak households.
• Helps widows, destitute women, divorced women, and orphan girls.
• Reduces financial burden on poor families during marriage.
• Assistance can be claimed even if marriage takes place outside Himachal Pradesh.

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicant should be a permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh.
• Girl must generally be above 21 years or above at the time of marriage.
• Applicant family should belong to BPL category or economically weaker section.
• Widows, divorced women, destitute women, and orphan girls can apply.
• Daughters of abandoned or divorced women are also eligible.
• Beneficiaries of the Mukhyamantri Kanyadaan Scheme who are not already receiving marriage assistance benefits under any other government scheme are eligible for this support.

Required Documents

• Aadhaar Card
• Passport size photograph
• Proof of age of bride and groom
• Bonafide Himachali Certificate
• BPL Certificate
• Income Certificate
• Bank Passbook Copy
• Marriage Certificate or proof of proposed marriage date
• Death Certificate of parents (if applicable)
• Address Proof
• Adhar linked Mobile Number

Important Highlights

• Two major Himachal Pradesh marriage assistance schemes(Mukhyamantri Kanyadaan Yojana and "Shagun Yojana) have been merged.
• Scheme aims to simplify the application and benefit process.
• Focus on poor families, widows, orphan girls, and vulnerable women.
• Financial support helps families conduct marriages with dignity.
• Online application facility may available through Himachal Pradesh e-District portal.

Scheme-Wise Overview

As the Himachal Pradesh Government has proposed merging the Mukhyamantri Kanyadaan Yojana and Shagun Yojana into the new Shubh Vivah Yojana, it becomes important to understand how the old and new marriage schemes differ from each other. The table below provides a simple comparison for better understanding of the changes introduced through the merger.

Steps to Apply

As the Himachal Pradesh Government has recently announced the Himachal Pradesh Shubh Vivah Yojana in the 2026-2027 budget, the official application guidelines and dedicated portal for this scheme have not yet been released. However, the application process is expected to remain similar to the existing procedures followed under mergerer schemes.

• Applicants will likely be able to apply through the Himachal Pradesh e-District Portal or the concerned department office.
• First, the applicant may need to complete registration using Aadhaar and mobile verification.
• After logging in, the applicant will have to select the marriage assistance scheme application form, fill in all the required details carefully, upload the necessary documents, and submit the application form.
• After successful submission, applicants should download and keep the acknowledgement receipt safely for future reference.
• Offline applications may also be accepted through the concerned Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), District Welfare Office, or other authorized department offices once the final guidelines are issued by the government.

Relevant Links

• Official Website of HIMSeva Possible Portal of "Himachal Pradesh Shubh Vivah Yojana"
• Announcement of the Himachal Pradesh Shubh Vivah Yojana

Contact Information

• HIMSeva Helpline Number : 18001808076
• Helpdesk e-Mail_id: [email protected]
• District wise Contact Details of e-District Managers, Deputy Manager-IT