Mukhya Mantri Knayadan Yojana

The Government of Himachal Pradesh under which the Department of Women and Child has launched Mukhya Mantri Knayadan Yojana scheme for orphan girls having no regular source of income. In this article, we look at the process for availing benefit under the Mukhya Mantri Knayadan Yojana scheme in detail.

Benefits of the Scheme

The main objective of MMKY is to provide financial assistance to the girls of poor families who may not afford the cost of the marriage of their daughter. Under this scheme, a financial help of Rs.40,000 is provided to such girls.

Eligibility

Girls who are orphans or whose father is physically/mentally incapacitated or bedridden can apply to the scheme.
Girls must be above 18 years of age.
Girls should have the bonafide resident of Himachal Pradesh.
Annual income should not exceed more than Rs.35,000/-
Date of marriage
Name and address of the person whom the girl is being married.

Rate of Grant

The grant of Rs. 40,000/- shall be admissible to the parents/guardians of the destitute girls/women for their marriage. In case of the inmates of Nari Sewa Sadan/Nari Niketan, the grant of Rs. 51,000/- shall be admissible to the girls/women for their marriage.

Required Documents

Passport size photos
Bank pass book copy
Income Certificate
Identity Proof
Resident Proof
Aadhar Card

Application Procedure

The Applications must be filled as per in the Annexure “A” format by the guardians /parents of the destitute women to the concerned CDPO/Distt, Programme Office/Deputy Commissioner of the District or the Director.

Application form can be obtained from Department of social and women’s welfare, the Government of Himachal Pradesh using this link /index.php?lang=1&dpt_id=176

The form will be displayed as below:

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The application form must be filled by the applicant carefully and submit at same office with all the required documents.
In charge State Home concerned will verify the antecedents and income of the parents of the destitute women/girls.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mukhya Mantri Knayadan Yojana: Financial Aid for Himachal Pradesh Girls.

The MMKY scheme is a financial assistance program launched by the Department of Women and Child in Himachal Pradesh. It provides a grant of Rs. 40,000 to destitute orphan girls or girls whose fathers are physically/mentally incapacitated, to help with their marriage expenses.

Orphan girls above 18 years of age who are bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh and have an annual income not exceeding Rs. 35,000 are eligible for the MMKY scheme. Additionally, girls whose fathers are physically or mentally incapacitated or bedridden can also apply.

Under the MMKY scheme, the beneficiary is entitled to receive a grant of Rs. 40,000 to assist with marriage expenses. However, for inmates of Nari Sewa Sadan/Nari Niketan, the grant amount is higher at Rs. 51,000.

Applicants must submit passport-sized photographs, a bank passbook copy, income certificate, identity proof, residence proof, and Aadhaar card along with the application form.

The application form (Annexure A) can be obtained from the Department of Social and Women's Welfare, Government of Himachal Pradesh, or their website. The completed form, along with required documents, should be submitted to the concerned CDPO/District Programme Office/Deputy Commissioner's office or the Director's office.

Yes, the annual income of the beneficiary's family should not exceed Rs. 35,000 to be eligible for the MMKY scheme.

The in-charge State Home concerned verifies the antecedents and income details of the applicant's parents or guardians.

Applicants must be above 18 years of age to be eligible for the MMKY scheme.

The article does not explicitly mention whether the MMKY scheme benefit can be availed for a second marriage or not. It is advisable to check with the concerned authorities for clarification.

No, the MMKY scheme is specifically designed for destitute orphan girls or girls whose fathers are physically/mentally incapacitated and meet the eligibility criteria mentioned in the article.