Here is the whole scheme in one place: what you get, who qualifies, how to apply, and what to check.
| Scheme | Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak |
|---|---|
| Department | Social Welfare Department, Government of Telangana |
| Benefit | About Rs 1,00,116 paid to the bride's family at marriage |
| Who can apply | Unmarried Telangana resident girls aged 18 or above from poor families, with parents' combined annual income up to Rs 2 lakh |
| How it is paid | Financial assistance paid to the bride's family at the time of marriage |
| Apply at | telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in or the nearest Mee Seva centre |
| Cost to apply | Free |
Key points
- The amount is about Rs 1,00,116, raised from Rs 75,116 in 2018.
- Only Telangana residents are eligible. This is a state government scheme.
- The bride must be 18 or above at the time of marriage.
- A High Court case is ongoing, so check the latest status on the official site.
So what does a family actually get?
The scheme gives financial assistance of about Rs 1,00,116 to the bride's family at the time of marriage.
The amount was raised from Rs 75,116 in March 2018. Amounts can change, so confirm the current figure on the official site.
The money is meant to help with marriage expenses and to discourage child marriage.
Who can apply, and who cannot?
The bride must be a resident of Telangana. This is a state scheme, so only residents of Telangana can apply.
She must be an unmarried girl aged 18 or above at the time of marriage.
The combined annual income of her parents must not exceed Rs 2 lakh.
The scheme was first made for SC, ST and minority communities, and later extended to BC and EBC communities. Check the official site for the current category rules.
Is the scheme running right now?
The scheme is in force, but its legal position is being contested in the Telangana High Court.
A single judge stayed the government orders in August. A division bench later allowed the government to continue the scheme and payments, while the case goes on.
Because the matter is still under hearing, rules and payments may change. Check the official portal before you apply.
What documents should you keep ready?
Keep the bride's Aadhaar card and her parents' Aadhaar cards ready.
Keep the bride's birth certificate or school certificate to prove her age.
Keep an income certificate showing the parents' combined annual income.
Keep your residence proof, the wedding invitation or marriage registration, and a bank account in the bride's mother's name, if asked.
How do you apply online, step by step?
Visit telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in and look for the Kalyana Lakshmi or Shaadi Mubarak service.
Register or log in, then fill in the bride's and parents' details exactly as they appear on Aadhaar.
Upload the documents in the format and size the portal asks for, then submit the form.
Note down your application number so you can track it later.
- 1Visit the official portalGo to telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in and find the Kalyana Lakshmi or Shaadi Mubarak service.
- 2Register or log inFill in the bride's and parents' details exactly as they appear on Aadhaar.
- 3Upload documents and submitUse the format and size the portal asks for, then submit the form.
- 4Note your application numberSave the number so you can check your status later on the portal.
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Can you apply offline?
You can also go to your nearest Mee Seva centre with your application number and documents for help.
Mee Seva staff can help with Aadhaar authentication, which the portal sometimes requires.
How do you check status, and what if the money is stuck?
Use the Know Your Application No. option on the official portal to check your status.
If payment is delayed, check that your Aadhaar and bank details are correct and linked.
You can also use the grievance option on the portal, or call the helpline 040-23120311 on working days, between 10:30 AM and 5 PM.
What should you watch out for?
Never pay any agent or middleman to get this assistance. Apply only on the official portal or at Mee Seva centres.
Do not share your Aadhaar or bank OTP with anyone who calls offering help.
Frequently asked questions
How much money does the scheme give?
The scheme gives about Rs 1,00,116 to the bride's family at the time of marriage. Confirm the current amount on the official site.
Is there a last date to apply?
Application deadlines can change. Check the official portal for the latest date before you plan your application.
Can a girl from a family with higher income apply?
The combined annual income of the parents must not exceed Rs 2 lakh. Families above this limit are not eligible.
Is the scheme only for Telangana residents?
Yes. It is a Telangana state government scheme, so only residents of Telangana can apply.
Is the scheme safe to apply for during the court case?
The High Court has allowed the government to continue the scheme while the case is heard. Check the official site for updates before you apply.
Official links
This guide is based on official scheme rules. Rules and amounts can change, so always confirm on the official website before you apply. News Anek is not a government website.
