Aashirwad Scheme - Punjab

Written By Manya Khare   | Published on December 21, 2023




Under the Aashirwad Scheme in Punjab, financial assistance is given to Scheduled Castes, Christian girls and widowed girls of any caste. 

Benefits under Aashirwad Scheme in Punjab

Following are the benefits under Aashirwad Scheme in Punjab

  • Financial assistance of Rs. 21,000/- w.e.f 1-7-2017 is given to Scheduled Castes/Christian girls, Backward Classes/Castes, Economically weaker sections girls, daughters of widows of any caste at the time of their marriage and Scheduled Castes widows/divorcees at the time of their re-marriage

  • The amount of shagun (Now Ashirwad) is limited up to two girls of the concerned family under the scheme.

Eligibility Criteria under Aashirwad Scheme in Punjab

Following are the eligibility criteria under Aashirwad Scheme in Punjab.

  • That the girl should be 18 years old or above. 

  • That the annual income of the family from all sources does not exceed Rs. 32,790/-. 

  • Application can be given before the fixed date of marriage or after the 30 days of the marriage by the applicant for getting financial assistance.

  • Parents/guardians of the girl should be domicile of Punjab State. 

Documents Required for Aashirwad Scheme in Punjab

Following documents are required for the Aashirwad scheme in Punjab.

  • Applicant's caste proof/caste certificate and address proof

  • Proof of age of the girl

  • Self-declaration

  • Bank account details

  • Wedding Card (Attested)

  • Marriage certificate issued by religious place

  • Family BPL/Blue Card

  • Applicant photo, Bride and groom photo

How to Apply for Aashirwad Scheme Online in Punjab?

Follow the below steps to apply for aashirwad scheme online in Punjab.

  • Visit the Aashirwad Scheme Portal.

  • Click on ‘Applicant Registration’.

  • An application form will open on your screen.

  • Enter all the required details.

  • Enter the captcha.

  • Click on ‘I Agree and Save’.

  • Upload all the required documents.

  • Click on ‘Submit’.

Time Required to get Benefits under Aashirwad Scheme in Punjab

Time required to get benefits under the aashirwad scheme in Punjab is 47 days.

References

While crafting this guide, we have consulted reliable and authoritative sources, including official government directives, user manuals, and pertinent content sourced from government websites.

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