தமிழ்நாடு சமூக நலத்திட்டம் |Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme

MRANMAS (Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme)

Discover how the Social Welfare Department of Tamil Nadu helps financially poor parents in getting their daughters married and promotes the educational status of poor girls through various schemes such as the Marriage Assistance Scheme, the Moovalur

Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Memorial Marriage Assistance Scheme, the E.V.R. Maniyammaiyar Memorial Widow Daughter’s Marriage Assistance Scheme, and the Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme. Learn about the assistance provided, eligibility criteria, and required documents.

The Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme is a welfare scheme implemented by the Tamil Nadu government to support poor girls in getting married and to improve their educational status. Under this scheme provides financial assistance and other benefits to girls who have completed 10th Standard, +2, Diploma, or Degree.

Scheme Name, Launched by, supervised by, officials website, helpline number

Scheme Name	Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme
Launched by	Government of Tamil Nadu, India
Supervised by	Department of Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme
Officials website	https://www.tn.gov.in/scheme/data_view/91381
Helpline number	1800-425-3993 (Toll-free)

Scheme-I Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme

• Provides a cheque of Rs. 25,000/- and a gold coin of 8 grams for brides who have completed 10th Std at the time of marriage. If the bride belongs to ST, she should have completed Vth Std. Parents’ income should not exceed Rs.72,000/- per annum. The bride should have completed 18 years and the bridegroom should have completed 21 years at the time of marriage. Only one girl from a family is eligible. The application should be received before 40 days or at least one day before the marriage in case of unavoidable circumstances.

Scheme-II

• Provides a cheque of Rs. 50,000/- and a gold coin of 8 grams for brides who have passed a Degree / Diploma at the time of marriage. The parent’s income should not exceed Rs.72,000/- per annum. The bride should have completed 18 years and the bridegroom should have completed 21 years at the time of marriage. Only one girl from a family is eligible. The application should be received 40 days or at least one day before the marriage in case of unavoidable circumstances.

Key Features/ Benefits of Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme

• The Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme is a welfare scheme launched by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
• The scheme provides financial assistance to girls from economically weaker sections of society for their marriage.
• The scheme aims to encourage the marriage of young girls belonging to the backward classes and prevent child marriages.
• The beneficiaries of the scheme are girls who have completed 18 years of age and have a family income below a specified limit. Under the scheme, the government provides financial assistance of Rs. 50,000 to each beneficiary for their marriage expenses.
• The scheme also provides Rs. 25,000 to the beneficiary for purchasing household items like utensils, furniture, etc. The beneficiaries are required to apply for the scheme through the respective District Social Welfare Officer.
• The scheme also provides special assistance of Rs. 4,000 for widows and differently-abled women who want to get remarried.
• The scheme is supervised by the Tamil Nadu Social Welfare Department.
• The official website of the Tamil Nadu Social Welfare Department provides all the necessary information and application forms related to the scheme.
• The helpline number for the Tamil Nadu Social Welfare Department is 1800-425-3993.

Subsidy /loan/financial assistance/free

• The Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme provides financial assistance in the form of a one-time grant to eligible beneficiaries.
• It is not a loan or subsidy scheme, and the amount is not required to be repaid. The financial assistance provided under the scheme is free of cost, and beneficiaries do not have to pay any interest or collateral security for availing of the benefits of the scheme.

Eligibility criteria of Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme

The eligibility criteria for the Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme are as follows:

• The bride should belong to a family that is below the poverty line.
• The bride’s age should be 18 years or above. The groom’s age should be 21 years or above.
• The bride and groom should belong to the same caste/religion.
• The bride’s family should be residents of Tamil Nadu. The family’s annual income should be less than Rs. 72,000 for rural areas and less than Rs. 1,20,000 for urban areas.
• The marriage should be registered under the Tamil Nadu Registration of Marriages Act, 2009.
• The bride should have completed the 10th standard or equivalent.

Documents Required for Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme

The following documents are required to apply for the Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme:

• Residence Proof: Aadhar card, Voter ID card, passport, or any other government-issued residence proof.
• Age Proof: Birth certificate, Aadhar card, or any other government-issued document indicating the applicant’s age.
• Community Certificate: A community certificate issued by the competent authority is required to verify the applicant’s community.
• Income Certificate: An income certificate issued by the competent authority is required to determine the applicant’s annual family income.
• Marriage Invitation: A copy of the wedding invitation is required to confirm the date of the wedding.
• Bank Account Details: A canceled cheque or passbook copy is required to confirm the applicant’s bank account details.

Online portal /official website

penkalvi.tn.gov.in

Mobile Number

9150056810

Helpline number 

1800-425-3993 (Toll-free)

Application Process

The application process for the Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme may vary depending on the state government that is implementing it. However, in general, the following steps may be involved in the application process:

• Visit the official website of the concerned state government department that is implementing the scheme. Look for the application form for the scheme on the website.
• Download the application form and take a printout.
• Fill in the required details in the application form, such as personal details, income details, details of the bride and groom, and details of the wedding.
• Attach the required documents along with the application form, such as income certificate, caste certificate, identity proof, and others as specified.
• Submit the application form along with the attached documents to the concerned authorities either online or offline, as per the guidelines.
• After submission, keep a copy of the application form and the documents for future reference.