Kunvarbai Nu Mameru Yojana: Empowering Women in Gujarat
Kunvarbai Nu Mameru Yojana-2023-24: Gujarat, a western state of India, is known for its vibrant culture and rich heritage. However, despite its many achievements, the state still faces challenges when it comes to women’s empowerment. One such challenge is the high cost of marriage, which can be a financial burden on many families. To address this issue, the Government of Gujarat launched the Kunvarbai Nu Mameru Yojana in 2015. In this blog post, we’ll explore this scheme and how it is benefiting women in Gujarat.
What is Kunvarbai Nu Mameru Yojana?
Kunvarbai Nu Mameru Yojana is a scheme launched by the Government of Gujarat to provide financial assistance to the socially and economically weaker sections of the society, the Scheduled Castes, for the marriage of their daughters. The scheme aims to reduce the financial burden on families by providing financial assistance for the marriage of daughters. Kunvarbaina Mamera Yojana (bride who gets married after 1/4/2021) will be paid Rs.12000/- as per the revised rate while the bride who gets married before this date will be paid Rs.1000/- as per the old rate. The scheme is available to families whose annual income is less than Rs. 6 lacks.
Purpose of the scheme
An allowance of Rs.12000/- will be paid as per the revised rate (for brides married after 1/4/2021) under Kunvarbaiina Mamera Yojana on the occasion of the marriage of two adult girls belonging to Socially and Educationally Backward Classes as well as Economically Backward Classes and Scheduled Castes when A bride who gets married before this date will be paid an allowance of Rs.10000/- as per the old rate.
ખેડૂત ખરાઈ પ્રમાણપત્રમાં મહેસુલી અધિકારીની સહીના બદલે હવે eSign નો થશે અમલ
Terms and conditions
- The benefit of this scheme is available to scheduled castes (natives of Gujarat state) only
- The annual income limit in this scheme is Rs.600000/- in rural areas and ₹600000/- in urban areas.
- Benefit under this scheme till the marriage of two (2) adult girls of the family
- The age limit of the girl at the time of marriage should be 18 years and the age of the youth should be 21 years.
- Assistance must be applied for within two years of marriage.
- The assistance of the scheme will be available to women from seven Fera Group Scheduled Districts.
- Beneficiary girls participating in mass marriages will be eligible for benefits under both schemes if they fulfill all the conditions of Sat Fera Mass Marriage Yojana and Kunvarbai Mother Yojana.
How does the plan work?
To avail of the benefit of the scheme, the applicant must submit the application form and necessary documents to the Director Scheduled Caste Welfare or Director Scheduled Caste Welfare on the e-Samaj Kalyan portal. Required documents include the daughter’s birth certificate, marriage invitation card, and an applicant’s income certificate.
Once the application is verified, the amount is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account. The beneficiary can then use this amount for the daughter’s wedding-related expenses, such as buying clothes, jewelry, and household items.
ઈ-સમાજ કલ્યાણ પોર્ટલ પર રજીસ્ટ્રેશન કેવી રીતે કરવું તેની માહિતી વિડીયો સ્વરૂપે જોવા અહિ ક્લિક કરો.
To apply online on esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in, follow the steps below:
- Visit the official website of e-Samaj Kalyan Gujarat at https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in.
- On the homepage, fill User id, Password and captcha then click on the “Login” Button located at the Right of the page.
- Select the scheme for which you want to apply. The available schemes will be displayed on the page.
- Click on the scheme you want to apply for and read the guidelines and eligibility criteria carefully.
- If you meet the eligibility criteria, click on the “Apply Online” button.
- Fill in the required details in the application form, such as personal information, contact details, and other relevant information.
- Upload the necessary documents, such as a scanned copy of your photograph, signature, and any other relevant documents.
- After filling in all the required details, click on the “Submit” button.
- You will receive a system-generated application number after the successful submission of your application.
- Save and take a printout of the application form and the application number for future reference.
Note: Make sure to fill in all the required details correctly and ensure that the uploaded documents are in the prescribed format and size. Also, keep a copy of all the documents handy before starting the application process.
SEBC & EWS કેટેગરીનાં લાભાર્થી વધુ માહિતી માટે અહિ ક્લિક કરો.
Documents to be submitted
- Daughter’s Aadhaar Card
- Aadhaar card of the bride’s father/guardian
- A copy of the caste of the girl obtained from the competent authority
- Caste specimen of the youth obtained from the competent authority (if any).
- Proof of Residence (Any one of Electricity Bill/License/Lease Agreement/Electoral Card/Ration Card)
- Example of the annual income of the bride’s father/guardian
- Marriage registration certificate
- Form to be submitted at the time of marriage registration (Marriage declaration form)
- Copy of the first page of bank passbook / Canceled check (having father/guardian’s name after bride’s name)
- Self-Declaration
- Instance of death if father is not alive
Benefits of the scheme
Kunvarbai Nu Mameru Yojana has been instrumental in empowering women in Gujarat. By providing financial assistance for the marriage of their daughters, the scheme has helped families in easing their financial burden. It has also encouraged families to educate their daughters and invest in their future, rather than saving money for their marriage.
The scheme has been successful in providing relief to families who are struggling financially, especially those from rural areas. It has also helped in reducing the burden on the state’s healthcare system, as families no longer need to resort to borrowing money or selling assets to meet the expenses of their daughter’s marriage.
Conclusion
Kunvarbai Nu Mameru Yojana is a significant step towards women’s empowerment in Gujarat. By providing financial assistance for the marriage of their daughters, the scheme has helped families in reducing their financial burden and has encouraged them to invest in their daughters’ education and future. The scheme has been successful in benefiting thousands of families in Gujarat and has brought a positive change in their lives.
Kunvarbai nu Mameru Yojana FAQs:
Q: What is Kunvarbai’s Mameru Yojana?
A: Kunvarbai Nu Mameru Yojana is a social welfare scheme launched by the Government of Gujarat to provide financial assistance to the economically weaker sections of the society for the marriage of their daughters.
Q: Who is eligible for Kunvarbai no Mameru Yojana?
A: Eligibility criteria for Kunvarbai Nu Mameru Yojana are as follows:
- The annual income of the applicant’s family should be less than Rs.6 lakh.
- The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
- The applicant’s daughter should be between 18-25 years of age at the time of marriage.
Q: How much financial assistance is provided under the Kunvarbai Nu Mameru Yojana?
A: Under Kunvarbaina Mamera Yojana (the bride married after 1/4/2021) will be paid Rs.12000/- as per the revised rate whereas the bride married before this date will be paid Rs.1000/- as per the old rate.
Q: How can I apply for Kunvarbai’s Mameru Yojana?
A: Applicants can apply online for Kunvarbai Nu Mameru Yojana on the e-Samaj Kalyan Gujarat portal.
Q: What are the required documents to apply for Kunvarbai Nu Mameru Yojana?
A: The documents mentioned in the above article will be required to apply under the scheme of Kunvarbai Nu Mameru Yojana
Q: Can a beneficiary avail the benefit of Kunvarbai Nu Mameru Yojana more than once?
A: No, the beneficiary can avail the benefit of Kunvarbai’s Mameru Yojana only once.