By Neha Yadav
Published Jul 16, 2024

Hindustan Times
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5 government schemes that pay up to  2 lakh to get married

Several government schemes in India offer financial aid to couples to promote financial inclusion and social welfare. Here are some of them.

Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana

This scheme provides financial aid from 50,000 to  2 lakh to underprivileged families across different states like Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Uttarakhand to marry of their daughters.

Kalyana Lakshmi Scheme (Telangana)

This scheme intends to provide financial aid of 1,00,000 to brides belonging to families from SC, ST, BC, and minority communities.

Shaadi Shagun Scheme

This scheme offers financial assistance of up to 51,000 to Muslim girls who complete their graduation before marriage.

Mass Marriage scheme (Uttar Pradesh)

Under this scheme, the UP government pays 51,000 to unmarried couples who are financially struggling to get married.

Dr. Ambedkar Scheme for Social Integration through Inter-Caste Marriages

This scheme aims to promote social integration by providing financial aid of  2.5 lakh for inter-caste marriages. The scheme is applicable for couples where one or both spouses belong to the SC or ST category.