Can I apply after the marriage is done?

Most states reject post-marriage applications. MP allows applications up to 90 days after marriage for individual marriages, but the amount is lower. UP's Samuhik Vivah requires pre-registration for government-organized mass marriage. Always apply BEFORE the wedding.

What if the marriage is inter-caste?

Inter-caste marriages are encouraged by most state governments. In fact, several states provide HIGHER assistance for inter-caste marriages (especially where one partner is SC/ST). Check your state's specific inter-caste marriage incentive scheme — it may be separate from and in addition to Kanya Vivah.

I'm from MP. ₹55,000 is only for mass marriages?

The full ₹55,000 package is primarily for mass marriages organized under the government program. For individual marriages, the assistance may be lower (₹11,000-28,000 depending on the component). Mass marriages also provide additional benefits like household items and ceremony expenses.

Can widows remarrying avail this benefit?

Some states (MP, Bihar) provide marriage assistance for widow remarriage as well. The amount and eligibility may differ from first marriages. Check your state's specific widow remarriage scheme — it's often a separate scheme with its own portal.

Active SchemeUpdated: March 2026

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Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana — Marriage Assistance

Government provides ₹28,000 to ₹55,000 financial assistance for the marriage of daughters from BPL and lower-income families — available in MP, Bihar, UP, and other states

MP Amount

₹55,000

Bihar Amount

₹5,000

UP Amount

₹51,000

For

BPL families

📝Apply at State Portal 📞State Helpline

📖What is Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana — Marriage Assistance?

Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana (Chief Minister's Daughter's Marriage Scheme) is a marriage assistance program available in multiple Indian states — most notably Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan — though with different names and amounts in each state. The scheme provides financial aid for the marriage of daughters from economically weaker families, reducing the financial burden that often leads to debt traps.

In Madhya Pradesh, the scheme provides ₹55,000 per daughter: ₹11,000 as marriage assistance, ₹38,000 for household items, and ₹6,000 for the mass marriage ceremony. In Uttar Pradesh, the scheme (Samuhik Vivah Yojana) provides ₹51,000 — ₹35,000 to the bride's bank account + ₹10,000 worth of gifts + ₹6,000 for ceremony. Bihar provides ₹5,000 under its Kanya Vivah Yojana.

The schemes typically require the bride to be at least 18 years old and the groom at least 21 years (legal marriage age). The family must be BPL or below a specified income threshold. Mass/community marriages organized by the government often provide the best benefits — individual marriages receive a lower amount.

These schemes serve a dual purpose: preventing child marriages (by enforcing minimum age requirement) and reducing the financial strain that leads families to take high-interest loans for weddings. In states like MP and UP, where wedding expenses can push rural families into debt spirals, the ₹50,000+ assistance is significant.

✅Eligibility

Bride's ageMinimum 18 years at the date of marriage (legal age)

Groom's ageMinimum 21 years at the date of marriage

Family incomeBPL/Sambal card holders (MP), income below ₹3 lakh (UP), BPL (Bihar)

Previous marriagesBenefit available for first marriage only (in most states). Some states cover remarriage of widows.

Daughters coveredMaximum 2 daughters per family in most states

Application timingApply 15-30 days BEFORE the marriage date. Post-marriage applications may not be accepted.

📊State-Wise Amounts

State	Scheme Name	Amount	Key Condition
Madhya Pradesh	Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah	₹55,000	Sambal card holder, mass marriage preferred
Uttar Pradesh	Samuhik Vivah Yojana	₹51,000	BPL/low income, mass marriage mandatory
Bihar	Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah	₹5,000	BPL, bride must be 18+
Rajasthan	Samuhik Vivah Anudan	₹31,000-51,000	BPL, varies by category
Chhattisgarh	Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah	₹25,000	BPL families
Jharkhand	Mukhyamantri Kanya Dan	₹30,000	BPL/Antyodaya families

📝How to Apply

Apply 15-30 days before marriage at state portal or block office

MP: mpvivahportal.nic.in. UP: mass marriages organized by District Magistrate's office. Bihar: serviceonline.bihar.gov.in.

Submit documents

Aadhaar of bride and groom, age proof (birth certificate/10th marksheet), income certificate/BPL card, marriage registration application.

Attend mass marriage ceremony (if applicable)

In MP and UP, higher benefits are available for mass/community marriages organized by the government. Individual marriages receive lower amounts.

Amount credited to bride's bank account

After marriage registration verification, the assistance amount is transferred to the bride's Aadhaar-linked bank account.

⚠️Apply BEFORE the marriage — not after. Most states require 15-30 days advance application. Post-marriage applications are often rejected. Also, ensure the bride is 18+ and groom is 21+ — marriages below legal age are not supported.

📅Important Dates & Schedule

Application15-30 days before marriage date

Mass marriagesOrganized by state government — check district announcements

❓Frequently Asked Questions

🔗Related Schemes

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Ladli Behna Yojana (MP)

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Kanya Sumangala Yojana (UP)

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Lek Ladki Yojana (Maharashtra)

Savings

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana

MP Vivah Portal

mpvivahportal.nic.in

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