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Kanya Vivah Yojana is the name people use for state government schemes that pay a grant or hold a free mass wedding when a daughter from a poor family marries. There is no single national Kanya Vivah Yojana; each state runs its own scheme with its own amount, income limit and portal.
In Uttar Pradesh the main ones are the Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana and the Shadi Anudan Yojana. Bihar and Madhya Pradesh run their own Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah schemes, and many other states have similar help. This guide sets out the confirmed rules for the larger schemes and shows how to find the one in your state.
At a glance
Who runs it
Each state's social welfare or women and child departmentCommon age rule
Bride at least 18, groom at least 21 on the wedding dateUP mass wedding
1 lakh rupees spent per coupleUP Shadi Anudan
20,000 rupees grantBihar
Grant for daughters of poor families, check the portalApply
State portal, block office or CSC
How state Kanya Vivah Yojana schemes differ
Marriage help comes in two forms. In a mass wedding scheme, the government arranges a group ceremony, gives gifts and pays an amount to the bride. In a grant scheme, the family holds its own wedding and the government sends a fixed sum to the bank account after checking papers. Some states offer both.
| State and scheme | Type | What the official page states |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh, Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana | Mass wedding | 1 lakh rupees per couple: 64,000 to the bride's account, 21,000 in gifts, 15,000 for the ceremony |
| Uttar Pradesh, Shadi Anudan Yojana | Grant | 20,000 rupees for a daughter's marriage |
| Bihar, Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana | Grant | Fixed grant for daughters of poor families; check the amount on the state service portal |
| Madhya Pradesh, Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah and Nikah Yojana | Mass wedding | Fixed amount per bride in a group ceremony; check the current amount with the local body |
Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana in Uttar Pradesh
The Social Welfare department spends 1 lakh rupees per couple in a group wedding. Of this, 64,000 rupees is sent to the bride's bank account, gifts worth 21,000 rupees are given to the couple, and 15,000 rupees goes on the ceremony. The scheme is for needy and destitute families, and widowed, deserted and divorced women can also marry under it. Ceremonies are held by districts on dates the district fixes, so ask the block or municipal office for the next date; this site does not list dates.
Registration is on the scheme portal or through the block development office in rural areas and the municipal office in towns. The department's helpline is 14568 and the office phone is 0522-3538700, as printed on the portal.
Shadi Anudan Yojana: the Uttar Pradesh grant
- Amount: 20,000 rupees for the marriage of a daughter.
- Income limit for OBC families: yearly family income must not cross 1 lakh rupees, in villages and towns alike.
- Income limit for general, SC and ST families: the official page lists 56,460 rupees in towns and 46,460 rupees in villages.
- Ages: daughter at least 18 and groom at least 21 on the wedding date.
- Time window: apply online from 90 days before to 90 days after the marriage date.
- Limit: up to two daughters of one family.
On the portal you register, log in, fill the form and later check the status with the status link on the home page.
Kanya vivah yojana Bihar
Bihar's Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana gives a grant for the marriage of daughters from poor families. The bride must be at least 18 and the groom at least 21. Applications are taken through the state's online service portal under the Social Welfare department, or at the block office. For a kanya vivah yojana Bihar status check, use the application number on the same service portal. Bihar also rewards girls who finish their studies through the separate Kanya Utthan Yojana.
Madhya Pradesh and other states
Madhya Pradesh holds group marriages under the Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah and Nikah Yojana. The bride must be at least 18 and the groom at least 21, and the form is given to the gram panchayat, janpad panchayat or urban body before the event date. Daughters registered under Ladli Laxmi get a separate final payment from that scheme too.
Odisha and several other states also have marriage help. To find yours, open our women and girl child hub, search your state's social welfare department site for words like vivah, shadi or marriage assistance, or ask at the block office. Construction workers registered with a welfare board often get a separate marriage grant; see our page on Bandhkam Kamgar Yojana.
Papers most marriage schemes ask for
- Aadhaar of the bride, and often of the groom and parent.
- Age proof of bride and groom, (birth certificate, or a school leaving certificate).
- Income certificate from the tehsil, and caste certificate where the scheme asks.
- Residence proof of the state.
- Bank passbook of the bride, or of the parent where the scheme pays the parent.
- Wedding card or marriage registration once the marriage has taken place.
- Photos of the bride and groom.
When a marriage grant is refused
| Reason given | What it usually means | Way forward |
|---|---|---|
| Age not proved | Age proof missing or bride under 18 | Give a valid birth or school certificate; underage marriages are not covered |
| Income above limit | Income certificate shows more than the limit | Only a fresh, correct certificate from the tehsil can change this |
| Application late | Filed outside the allowed days | Late forms are usually not accepted; apply early next time |
| Bank details wrong | Account number or IFSC mismatch | Correct the details through the block office or portal |
Frequently asked questions
Is there a central government Kanya Vivah Yojana?
No. Marriage help for daughters is given by state governments, and each state sets its own amount and rules. Check your own state's welfare department.
How much does the mukhyamantri samuhik vivah yojana give in UP?
The official portal says 1 lakh rupees is spent per couple: 64,000 rupees to the bride's account, 21,000 rupees in gifts and 15,000 rupees for the ceremony.
Can I apply for the shadi anudan yojana after the wedding?
Yes, within 90 days after the marriage date. The window also opens 90 days before the wedding.
When is the next samuhik vivah in UP?
Each district fixes its own dates. Ask the block development office or municipal office, which also registers couples for the event.
Can a widow remarry under these schemes?
The UP mass marriage scheme names widowed, deserted and divorced women among those it covers. Other states have their own rules, so ask your local office.
Can a family claim marriage help for more than one daughter?
The UP Shadi Anudan scheme allows up to two daughters of one family. Other schemes have their own limits written in their rules.
Official sources
- Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana, Social Welfare Department, Uttar Pradeshcmsvy.upsdc.gov.in
- Shadi Anudan Yojana portal, Uttar Pradeshshadianudan.upsdc.gov.in
- RTPS online services, Government of Biharserviceonline.bihar.gov.in
Rules, amounts and portals can change. Check the official source before you apply or deposit.