Bihar Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana is implemented by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Bihar. The scheme was introduced to provide financial assistance to girls from economically disadvantaged and Below Poverty Line (BPL) families at the time of their marriage. Under the scheme, the State Government provides a grant of ₹5,000 to eligible beneficiaries, which is transferred directly to the girl's own bank account by the concerned department. The main objective of the Kanya Vivah Yojana is to reduce the financial burden on poor families by providing financial assistance for their daughter's marriage.

The scheme also contributes towards the prevention of child marriage and promotes the education and welfare of girls. Thus, the assistance is not limited to providing relief from marriage-related expenses but is also intended to support the safety, well-being, and better future of daughters. The Social Welfare Department also implements the Mukhyamantri Antarjatiya Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana and the Mukhyamantri Nishaktjan Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana, which provide financial assistance to encourage inter-caste marriages and marriages involving persons with disabilities, respectively.

The eligibility conditions for the Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana have been prescribed by the department based on family income and other criteria. According to the official guidelines, the scheme is available to economically weaker/BPL families whose annual family income does not exceed ₹60,000. The applicant must be a resident of Bihar, and the girl must be 18 years of age or above. Since the grant is provided after the marriage has taken place, proof of marriage is required to be submitted along with the application. The service is provided within a prescribed time limit to ensure timely disposal of applications submitted by eligible beneficiaries. The stipulated time limit for disposal of the application is 21 days.

Applications submitted through the RTPS system are scrutinized, and in approved cases, the grant is released through direct transfer to the verified bank account. Beneficiaries can check the payment status through the Social Welfare Department's DBT e-Suvidha portal. The department has not specified any last date or fixed application window for the scheme; therefore, eligible families can apply as per their requirement.

Scheme Benefits

Eligible beneficiaries receive the following benefits under the Bihar Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana:

• The eligible girl is provided one-time financial assistance of ₹5,000 (Rupees Five Thousand) at the time of marriage.
• The assistance amount is directly credited to the girl's bank account through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer). The amount is not transferred to the account of any other person or guardian.
• The assistance is intended to reduce the financial burden associated with the marriage of daughters for poor and low-income families.

Eligibility Requirements

To apply for the Bihar Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana, the applicant must fulfill the prescribed eligibility conditions:

• The beneficiary family must be a permanent resident of Bihar.
• The family must belong to the economically weaker/BPL category.
• The annual family income must not exceed ₹60,000, as verified through an income certificate.
• The girl must be 18 years of age or above.
• The marriage must be supported by a Marriage Certificate.
• The family must submit a self-declaration regarding a dowry-free marriage (Form-XI affidavit).
• The girl must have a bank account, as the grant amount is credited directly to this account.

Required Documents

Applicants must have the following documents to avail the benefits of the Bihar Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana:

• Aadhaar Card
• Girl's Birth Certificate
• Marriage Certificate
• Caste Certificate
• BPL Ration Card
• Income Certificate
• Residential/Domicile Certificate
• Self-Declaration regarding not taking or giving dowry – Form-XI Affidavit
• Bank Account Details

Steps to Apply

Applicants can apply for the Bihar Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana through the RTPS Portal. The application process is as follows:

• First, visit the online application form for the Bihar Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana.
• Download the prescribed application form and fill in all the required information correctly.
• Attach all the required documents along with the application form.
• After completing the form and attaching the documents, submit the application.
• Once the application is submitted, it will be verified by the concerned authority.
• After the application is approved, the applicant will be informed accordingly.
• For offline applications, the prescribed application form can be submitted at the RTPS Counter of the concerned Block Office.
• The application is scrutinized by the concerned authority, and approval is granted by the Block Development Officer (BDO) after verification.
• Applicants can also complete the prescribed application process in person at the concerned office or through an authorized Kiosk.

How to Check Application Status

Applicants can check the status of their application through the RTPS Portal by following these steps:

• Visit the RTPS Portal, Bihar.
• Under the Citizen Section, click on Track Application Status.
• Enter either the Application Reference Number or the required OTP/Application Details.
• Submit the details to view the current status of the application on the screen.

How to Check Payment Status

• Visit the e-Suvidha Portal of the Social Welfare Department, Bihar.
• On the dashboard, go to the Kanya Vivah section and click on Check Kanya Vivah Beneficiary Status.
• Enter any one of the following details: Beneficiary Number, RTPS ID, Account Number, or Aadhaar Number.
• Click on the Show option.
• The beneficiary/payment status will then be displayed on the screen.

Relevant Links

• Guidelines of Bihar Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana
• Bihar Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana Application Form
• Social Welfare Department, Bihar

Contact Information

• Social Welfare Department, Bihar Helpline Number: 18003456262
• Social Welfare Department, Bihar Helpdesk Email: [email protected]