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Time of India
7 days ago
- General
- Time of India
CM mass marriage plan to reach more couples
Lucknow: UP govt has increased the annual income eligibility for the Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana to Rs 3 lakh from 2 lakh, aiming to extend benefits to a broader group of families. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Starting from the fiscal year 2025–26, the financial assistance under the scheme has been raised to Rs 1 lakh per couple. According to a senior officials, the revised scheme is expected to encourage more applicants from both rural and urban areas. Recently, a mass marriage event was held in Gorakhpur on May 27, where 1,200 couples were married under the programme. District officials and the social welfare department have begun the process of identifying and verifying eligible beneficiaries. District magistrates have been directed to ensure accurate preparation of beneficiary lists and to conduct outreach drives for maximum participation. "Coordination with local bodies, gram panchayats and anganwadi centres has been emphasized to maintain accuracy in beneficiary identification," he added. The scheme prioritizes Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, minorities and economically weaker families from various regions. The assistance package includes Rs 60,000 transferred directly to the bride's bank account, Rs 25,000 worth of household gifts, and Rs 15,000 allocated for wedding arrangements. Welfare teams are actively conducting field visits and application verification in districts, including Lucknow, Prayagraj, Meerut, Agra and Jhansi, to ensure transparency and fairness in the selection process. He also said that since its launch in 2017, the Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana has supported over 4.7 lakh girls from financially disadvantaged families by facilitating their marriages. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Data indicates significant participation from Dalit, backward-class and minority communities with more than 2.2 lakh Dalit girls and 1.3 lakh girls from backward classes benefiting so far," he added. Lucknow: UP govt has increased the annual income eligibility for the Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana to Rs 3 lakh from 2 lakh, aiming to extend benefits to a broader group of families. Starting from the fiscal year 2025–26, the financial assistance under the scheme has been raised to Rs 1 lakh per couple. According to a senior officials, the revised scheme is expected to encourage more applicants from both rural and urban areas. Recently, a mass marriage event was held in Gorakhpur on May 27, where 1,200 couples were married under the programme. District officials and the social welfare department have begun the process of identifying and verifying eligible beneficiaries. District magistrates have been directed to ensure accurate preparation of beneficiary lists and to conduct outreach drives for maximum participation. "Coordination with local bodies, gram panchayats and anganwadi centres has been emphasized to maintain accuracy in beneficiary identification," he added. The scheme prioritizes Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, minorities and economically weaker families from various regions. The assistance package includes Rs 60,000 transferred directly to the bride's bank account, Rs 25,000 worth of household gifts, and Rs 15,000 allocated for wedding arrangements. Welfare teams are actively conducting field visits and application verification in districts, including Lucknow, Prayagraj, Meerut, Agra and Jhansi, to ensure transparency and fairness in the selection process. He also said that since its launch in 2017, the Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana has supported over 4.7 lakh girls from financially disadvantaged families by facilitating their marriages. "Data indicates significant participation from Dalit, backward-class and minority communities with more than 2.2 lakh Dalit girls and 1.3 lakh girls from backward classes benefiting so far," he added.
Hindustan Times
03-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
UP expands CM mass wedding eligibility to ₹3 lakh annually
Lucknow, The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday said it has expanded the reach of Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana by increasing the annual income eligibility limit to ₹3 lakh, a move expected to boost applications from both rural and urban areas. Currently, the income limit is fixed at ₹2 lakh per annum. "From the fiscal year 2025-26, the state government has increased the financial assistance under the scheme to ₹1 lakh per couple. This enhanced support was evident during the recent mass marriage ceremony in Gorakhpur on May 27, where 1,200 couples were married under the scheme, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath himself in attendance," the government said. Preparations for the next round of weddings have already begun, it added, according to an official statement. "Officials have been directed to work in coordination with local bodies, gram panchayats, and anganwadi centres to ensure accurate identification," the government said. "The Social Welfare Department clarified that priority during application screening will be given to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, minorities, and economically weaker families from both rural and urban areas," it added. The revamped aid package includes ₹60,000 to be directly deposited into the bride's bank account, ₹25,000 worth of essential household gifts, and ₹15,000 allocated for organising the wedding event, according to the statement. The Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana was started Adityanath in 2017. "This scheme has been a blessing for those who could not afford to organise proper weddings for their daughters due to financial problems. In the last eight years, 4,76,207 girls from poor families have been married under this scheme," the government said. "So far, the Dalit community has benefited the most, with over 2.20 lakh girls from Dalit families getting married through the scheme. Additionally, around 1.30 lakh backward-class families and more than 40,000 minority families have also received support," it added.
Deccan Herald
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Brides to be gifted 'sindoor' under mass wedding scheme in UP
Arun said the Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana, an idea conceptualised by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, reflects the state's commitment to tradition and the dignity of women.
India Gazette
28-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
UP government increases financial assistance under Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 28 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to increase the financial assistance under the 'Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana' from Rs 51,000 to Rs 1 lakh. According to Uttar Pradesh minister Asim Arun, the beneficiaries will be given a 'Sindoor Dani' as a present under the 'Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana', which was also a tribute to the Operation Sindoor conducted by the Indian armed forces in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. 'Under the Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana, financial assistance of Rs 51,000 was given. The financial assistance of Rs 51,000 has been increased to Rs 1 lakh... Now 'Sindoor Daani' will also be given... Operation Sindoor was launched to avenge the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam', the UP Minister said. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath attended the mass wedding ceremony organised under the CM Mass Marriage Scheme in Gorakhpur. CM Yogi distributed gifts to 1200 newly-wedded couples who were beneficiaries of the scheme. The CM said he cannot attend individual weddings, but for this mass wedding ceremony, he left all the work in Lucknow and came to bless the brides. He added that in these marriages, there is no dowry and no child marriage, also there are no restrictions on caste, region, or religion. Promoting the CM Mass Marriage Scheme, he said, 'As per their rituals, wherever ten or more couples will register their marriages, the administration is ready to support the mass wedding ceremonies.' He further said, 'Before 2017, only Rs 20,000 were offered as support for marriages of SC/ST women. The amount was always delayed and sometimes not even received by the beneficiaries. But today, the bride gets Rs 60,000 in the bank along with clothes and jewellery for the couple.' Addressing the gathering, he added, 'We started the scheme in 2017, at that time we decided Rs 35,000 as the amount, which was later raised to Rs 51,000. Today, this amount has been raised to Rs 1 lakh since April. A good government does development, welfare of the poor, paves the way to the public's prosperity and improves security. We have witnessed change under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Government schemes have uplifted 25 crores nationwide from poverty, while 6 crore people have been uplifted in Uttar Pradesh.' (ANI)
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Mass marriage a strong step against dowry, says CM Yogi
Gorakhpur: Over 1,200 couples tied the knot under the Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana in a grand ceremony held on the premises of Hindustan Fertilizer Plant in Gorakhpur on Monday. It was the first such event since the state govt raised the financial assistance to Rs 1 lakh per couple. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who personally blessed the newlyweds, said that a good govt ensures prosperity by focusing on the welfare of the poor. "The Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana reflects the govt's vision to empower the underprivileged while challenging social evils like dowry, child marriage, and polygamy," he said. Under the revised scheme, Rs 60,000 is directly transferred to the bride's account while the remaining amount covers essentials like household items and wedding arrangements. The CM noted that this initiative, in line with PM Modi's welfare policies, benefits couples from all castes and religions, following their customs. Wishing the newlyweds a prosperous and happy life during the event, Yogi reiterated that the govt will continue to work towards empowering every family. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esta nueva alarma con cámara es casi regalada en Berisso (ver precio) Verisure Undo "Dowry is one such outdated practice, and the Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana is a strong step against it," he said. The CM also highlighted other flagship schemes like Kanya Sumangala Yojana, Ayushman Bharat, and Matru Vandana Yojana, stating that 24 lakh girls in UP have already benefited from Kanya Sumangala alone. Yogi said the double-engine government has lifted 6 crore people in UP out of multidimensional poverty, while 80 crore citizens are receiving free rations. He emphasized the importance of educating daughters and creating a supportive ecosystem for youth through schemes like Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Yojana. Calling it an honour to participate in the sacred act of kanyadaan, the CM gifted 'Shagun Kits' to select couples and showered petals on the newlyweds. The event also saw the presence of several local MLAs, MPs, and BJP leaders.
