Mukhyamantri Kanyadan Yojana 2026: Rs 51,000 Marriage Assistance for SC/ST/BPL Daughters in Rajasthan
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Quick Overview
What is Mukhyamantri Kanyadan Yojana?
Mukhyamantri Kanyadan Yojana is a Rajasthan Government welfare scheme run by the Social Justice & Empowerment Department. It provides financial assistance to economically weaker families for the marriage of their daughters. Previously known as "Sahayog and Uphar Scheme," the scheme aims to reduce the financial burden of marriage expenses on poor families.
The scheme supports families belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), minority communities, BPL families, Antyodaya families, widows, Divyang (specially-abled) persons, Palanhar Scheme beneficiaries, and women sportspersons. Since 2023-24, the scheme has spent ₹142.62 crore and benefited 34,704 girls. The entire process is online through the SSO Portal, with DBT payment directly to bank accounts.
Benefits Under Mukhyamantri Kanyadan Yojana
The financial assistance amount depends on the family category and the bride's educational qualification:
Category 1: SC, ST and Minority BPL Families
| Base Assistance (any eligible bride) | ₹31,000 |
| Additional Incentive — Class 10 passed | ₹10,000 |
| Additional Incentive — Graduate | ₹20,000 |
| Maximum Total | ₹51,000 |
Category 2: Other Eligible Families
| Base Assistance (any eligible bride) | ₹21,000 |
| Additional Incentive — Class 10 passed | ₹10,000 |
| Additional Incentive — Graduate | ₹20,000 |
| Maximum Total | ₹41,000 |
Beneficiaries include BPL families, Antyodaya families, Aastha card holders, widows, Divyang families, Palanhar beneficiaries, and women sportspersons.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants who meet the following conditions may be eligible:
| Residency | Permanent resident of Rajasthan |
| Bride Age | Minimum 18 years at the time of marriage |
| Max Daughters | 2 daughters per family eligible |
| Income Limit | Annual family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh (₹50,000 for widows) |
| No Tax Payer | No family member should be an income tax payer |
Eligible Categories
- SC, ST and Minority BPL families
- Antyodaya and Aastha card holders
- Widows who have not remarried
- Divyang (specially-abled) families
- Palanhar Scheme beneficiaries
- Women sportspersons
Who Cannot Apply
- Families with annual income above ₹2.5 lakh
- Families where any member is an income tax payer
- Marriage of the third or more daughters
- Bride below 18 years of age
- Families not belonging to eligible categories (SC/ST/Minority BPL, Antyodaya, etc.)
- Widows who have remarried
Documents Required
Keep these documents ready before applying:
- Jan Aadhaar Card (mandatory)
- Rajasthan Domicile Certificate
- Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/Minority)
- BPL Certificate or Antyodaya/Aastha Card
- Income Certificate
- Marriage Registration Certificate
- Bride's Birth Certificate
- Groom's Birth Certificate
- Bank Account Details (Aadhaar linked)
- Widow's Pension Payment Order or Death Certificate (if applicable)
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Palanhar Scheme Certificate (if applicable)
- Sports Certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size Photographs of bride and groom
- Self Declaration Form
How to Apply
You can apply online through these portals:
- Rajasthan SSO Portal: Visit sso.rajasthan.gov.in and login with your SSO ID. Select "Mukhyamantri Kanyadan Yojana" under the Social Justice Department section.
- SJMS Portal: Visit sjmsnew.rajasthan.gov.in and click on the SJMS button for Mukhyamantri Kanyadan Yojana.
- e-Mitra Kiosk: Visit your nearest e-Mitra center and ask the operator to help you apply.
Step-by-Step Online Application
- Login to the SSO Portal (sso.rajasthan.gov.in) with your SSO ID and password.
- Navigate to "Mukhyamantri Kanyadan Yojana" under the Social Justice Department section.
- Fill in the application form with personal details, bride's details, and marriage information.
- Upload required documents — Jan Aadhaar, caste certificate, income certificate, marriage registration, bank details.
- Review all information and submit the application.
- Note down the application number for tracking status.
- Amount will be transferred directly to your bank account via DBT.
Important Dates
| Application Window | Within 1 year after marriage (extended from 6 months) |
| Min Bride Age | 18 years |
| Min Groom Age | 21 years |
| Expenditure Since 2023-24 | ₹142.62 crore |
| Beneficiaries Since 2023-24 | 34,704 girls |
Important Links
| Rajasthan SSO Portal | sso.rajasthan.gov.in |
| SJMS Portal | sjmsnew.rajasthan.gov.in |
| Social Justice Dept Website | sje.rajasthan.gov.in |
Application Fee
The application is completely free. There is no fee for applying under Mukhyamantri Kanyadan Yojana. Financial assistance is transferred directly to the beneficiary's bank account via DBT.
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