Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister’s Mass Marriage Scheme (Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana)

The Uttar Pradesh government launched the Samuhik Vivah Yojana (Mass Marriage Scheme) in October 2017 with the aim of promoting social and communal harmony. This initiative seeks to organize weddings that respect the diverse customs and traditions of various communities and religions. Another key objective of the scheme is to curb the unnecessary extravagance and opulence often associated with traditional marriage ceremonies.

The scheme is open to families from all communities whose annual income does not exceed Rs 2,00,000 from all sources. Under this program, a financial assistance of Rs 35,000 is directly credited to the bride’s bank account to help set up her new home. Additionally, essential wedding items, including apparel, jewelry, and utensils, are provided with an allocation of Rs 10,000. Furthermore, Rs 6,000 is earmarked for miscellaneous wedding expenses. In total, each marriage under this scheme receives a financial assistance of Rs 51,000.

Under this scheme, provisions are made to organize Samuhik Vivah (Mass Marriages) for a minimum of 10 couples at various administrative levels, including urban bodies (Nagar Panchayat, Nagar Palika Samiti, Municipal Corporation), as well as at the Kshetra Panchayat and Zila Panchayat levels.

Benefits of the Scheme:

• Rs 35,000 is credited to the bride’s bank account to help with household preparations.
• An amount of up to Rs 10,000 is allocated for purchasing wedding essentials, including clothes, jewellery, utensils, and more.
• Rs 6,000 is reserved for covering miscellaneous wedding-related expenses.
• The total financial assistance provided for each marriage is Rs 51,000.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must be permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh.
• The family’s total annual income should not exceed Rs 2,00,000 from all sources.
• The scheme is available to individuals from all communities.
• The bride must be at least 18 years of age and the groom must be at least 21 years of age.
• A minimum of 10 couples must participate in the Samuhik Vivah (Mass Marriage) event.

Application Process:

1. Visit the official website of the UP Samuhik Vivah Yojana.
2. Download the application form from the website.
3. Complete the form by providing the necessary details.
4. Attach all required documents along with the filled-out form.
5. Submit the completed form to the nearest Gram Panchayat, Municipal Corporation, Municipality, or Social Welfare Department at the district headquarters.

Required Documents:

• Photograph of the bride and groom.
• Aadhaar card or Voter ID card of both the bride and groom.
• Birth certificates of the bride and groom.
• Bank passbook of the newly married bride.
• Proof of address (e.g., utility bill, ration card).
• Income certificate of the applicant family.
• Caste certificate (only for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC)).