Kalyana Lakshmi & Shaadi Mubarak Telangana 2026 — ₹1,00,116 One-Time Marriage Assistance: Telangana's one-time marriage assistance scheme — ₹1,00,116 (₹1,25,145 for brides with disability) paid to bride's mother at the time of marriage.Marriage Assistance: ₹1,00,116. Disability Bride: ₹1,25,145. Income Limit: ₹2 Lakh / year. Minimum Age: 18 years.Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam (also called the Kalyana Lakshmi Scheme) is the Government of Telangana's flagship marriage assistance scheme. Launched on 2 October 2014 by then-Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao, it provides one-time financial assistance to the families of brides from economically weaker backgrounds at the time of marriage.
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Kalyana Lakshmi & Shaadi Mubarak Telangana 2026 — ₹1,00,116 One-Time Marriage Assistance
Telangana's one-time marriage assistance scheme — ₹1,00,116 (₹1,25,145 for brides with disability) paid to bride's mother at the time of marriage
Marriage Assistance
₹1,00,116
Disability Bride
₹1,25,145
Income Limit
₹2 Lakh / year
Minimum Age
18 years
📖What is Kalyana Lakshmi & Shaadi Mubarak Telangana 2026 — ₹1,00,116 One-Time Marriage Assistance?
Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam (also called the Kalyana Lakshmi Scheme) is the Government of Telangana's flagship marriage assistance scheme. Launched on 2 October 2014 by then-Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao, it provides one-time financial assistance to the families of brides from economically weaker backgrounds at the time of marriage.
The benefit amount started at ₹51,000 in 2014, was revised to ₹75,116 in 2017, and increased again on 19 March 2018 to ₹1,00,116 — the current amount. For brides with disabilities, the assistance is enhanced to ₹1,25,145. The amount is transferred directly into the bride's mother's bank account through DBT.
Shaadi Mubarak is the sister scheme for brides from minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, Jain). It offers the same ₹1,00,116 amount but is administered by the Telangana Minority Welfare Department. Together, Kalyana Lakshmi (for SC/ST/BC/EBC brides) and Shaadi Mubarak (for minority brides) cover almost every economically weaker bride in Telangana — only the applying department differs based on the bride's community.
✅Eligibility
ResidentBride must be a permanent resident of Telangana
AgeBride must be 18 years or above at the time of marriage
Income LimitParents' combined annual income up to ₹2 lakh
Community (Kalyana Lakshmi)SC, ST, BC, or EBC bride
Community (Shaadi Mubarak)Minority (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, Jain) bride
Application WindowApply within 3 months of marriage date — late applications are usually rejected
Apply within 3 months of the marriage date
Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak applications must be submitted within 3 months of the marriage date. Late applications are routinely rejected and the deadline is strict. Start the process as soon as the marriage is fixed or finalised. The benefit is paid after the marriage takes place, but the application file must be opened well within the window.
Kalyana Lakshmi / Shaadi Mubarak At a Glance
₹1,00,116
Standard amount
₹1,25,145
Disability bride
18+
Bride's age
₹2 L
Annual income limit
📋Kalyana Lakshmi vs Shaadi Mubarak — What's the Difference?
Both schemes provide the same amount (₹1,00,116) and have the same eligibility logic — but they apply to different communities and are administered by different departments.
Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam: For brides from SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe), BC (Backward Class), and EBC (Economically Backward Class) communities. Administered by SC Development Department (for SC brides), Tribal Welfare Department (for ST), and BC Welfare Department (for BC and EBC). This covers all Hindu, Buddhist, and other non-minority brides from these categories.
Shaadi Mubarak: For brides from minority communities — Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, Jain. Administered exclusively by the Telangana Minority Welfare Department.
If you're unsure which one to apply under, check your bride's caste certificate. SC/ST/BC/EBC → Kalyana Lakshmi. Religious minority → Shaadi Mubarak. The amount and process are otherwise identical.
Kalyana Lakshmi vs Shaadi Mubarak — Side by Side
Kalyana Lakshmi vs Shaadi Mubarak — Side by Side
KALYANA LAKSHMI · YOURS
₹1,00,116
SC / ST / BC / EBC brides
SHAADI MUBARAK
₹1,00,116
minority brides
BOTH (DISABILITY)
₹1,25,145
+ ₹25,029 enhancement
PER FAMILY
2 daughters
maximum benefit limit
Who Qualifies for the Scheme
Who Qualifies for the Scheme
You qualify if
- Bride is a permanent resident of Telangana
- Bride is 18 years or above on marriage date
- Parents' combined annual income up to ₹2 lakh
- Bride from SC/ST/BC/EBC (Kalyana Lakshmi) OR minority community (Shaadi Mubarak)
- Application submitted within 3 months of marriage
- Bride's mother has Aadhaar-linked bank account
You won't qualify if
- Bride is below 18 years (child marriage is illegal)
- Parents' annual income exceeds ₹2 lakh
- Bride not a permanent resident of Telangana
- Application filed after 3 months of marriage
- Bride is the third or subsequent daughter from same family
- Both bride and groom are not Indian citizens
How to Apply for Marriage Assistance
How to Apply for Marriage Assistance
1
Visit MeeSeva
Or apply on TS-ePASS portal online
2
Submit Documents
Aadhaar, caste cert, marriage proof, bank passbook
3
Welfare Officer Verifies
Department verifies eligibility
4
₹1,00,116 Credited
To bride's mother's account via DBT
Documents Required
Documents Required
Bride's Aadhaar
Identity proof
Caste Certificate
SC/ST/BC/EBC or minority cert
Marriage Certificate / Invitation
Or wedding invitation card
Age Proof of Bride
10th/12th certificate, birth certificate
Bride's Mother's Bank Passbook
Aadhaar-linked account
Income Certificate
From Tehsildar — under ₹2 lakh
₹1,00,116
One-time marriage assistance (since 19 March 2018)
The amount was revised from ₹75,116 to ₹1,00,116 in March 2018 and has remained unchanged since. For brides with disability, the amount is enhanced by ₹25,029 to ₹1,25,145. The amount is transferred to the bride's mother's bank account, not the bride's or groom's account.
Scheme Milestones
Scheme Milestones
2 OCT 2014
Scheme launched
By CM K. Chandrashekar Rao, ₹51,000 initial amount
2017
First revision
Amount raised to ₹75,116
19 MAR 2018
Current amount fixed
Raised to ₹1,00,116 — unchanged since
MARCH 2018
3.5+ lakh brides covered
Significant scale reached in early years
2026
Active scheme
Continues with same amount and rules, paid via TS-ePASS / MeeSeva
⚠️Common Reasons for Application Rejection
Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak applications fail for specific reasons. Watch for these to avoid losing the ₹1,00,116:
1. Late application. The strict 3-month window from marriage date is the #1 reason. Even one day past the deadline can result in rejection. Apply on the same day or within weeks of marriage.
2. Bride below 18. The scheme strictly enforces the legal marriage age. Birth certificate or 10th/12th certificate must clearly show 18+ on marriage date.
3. Income certificate above ₹2 lakh. Many families submit older income certificates showing income just above the threshold. Get a fresh income certificate from Tehsildar showing income under ₹2 lakh.
4. Wrong department application. Filing Kalyana Lakshmi for a minority bride (should be Shaadi Mubarak) or vice versa wastes time. Confirm community from caste certificate first.
5. Bride's mother's bank account issues. The amount goes to mother's account — not bride's, not groom's. Mother must have Aadhaar-linked single-holder account. Joint accounts get rejected.
Money goes to bride's mother's account, not bride or groom
The ₹1,00,116 is credited via DBT to the bride's mother's Aadhaar-linked bank account — not to the bride's own account, not to the groom's, not to a joint account. The design reflects the scheme's intent: assistance for the bride's family during the marriage. Ensure the mother has a single-holder bank account with Aadhaar linked and NPCI-mapped before applying.
📝How to Apply
1
Confirm marriage date and gather documents
Before applying, fix the marriage date and obtain all required documents: bride's Aadhaar, caste certificate (SC/ST/BC/EBC or minority), age proof (10th/12th cert or birth certificate), income certificate (Tehsildar, under ₹2 lakh), marriage invitation card, bride's mother's bank passbook (Aadhaar-linked).
2
Visit MeeSeva centre
Go to your nearest MeeSeva centre. Ask for Kalyana Lakshmi (for SC/ST/BC/EBC) or Shaadi Mubarak (for minority) application form. The MeeSeva operator will help you fill it correctly. You can also apply online at TS-ePASS portal directly.
3
Submit application within 3 months
Submit the completed form with all documents. The application must reach the welfare department within 3 months of the marriage date — strict deadline. You receive an application reference number for tracking.
4
Welfare officer verification & disbursement
The Welfare Officer (SC/ST/BC/Minority — depending on scheme) verifies your documents and physical marriage proof. Once approved, ₹1,00,116 is transferred via DBT to the bride's mother's bank account — typically within 60-90 days of approval. For brides with disability, ₹1,25,145 is disbursed.
⚠️Application must be submitted within 3 months of marriage date. Amount (₹1,00,116) goes to bride's mother's Aadhaar-linked account — not bride's, not groom's. Apply via MeeSeva or TS-ePASS portal.
📅Important Dates & Schedule
Scheme Launched2 October 2014 (CM K. Chandrashekar Rao)
Current Amount Effective Since19 March 2018 (₹1,00,116)
Application DeadlineWithin 3 months of marriage date
Helpdesk HoursMon-Fri, 10 AM - 5 PM (Welfare Office)
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