Annai Therasa Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme For Orphan Girls

The Annai Theresa Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme For Orphan Girls is being implemented by the Government of Tamil Nadu to improve the educational status of the poor orphan girls and to financially help them at the time of their marriage. The assistance is given to girls who have completed 10th Standard, +2, Diploma or Degree. 

Beneficiaries of Annai Theresa Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme For Orphan Girls

Orphan Girls are the beneficiaries of this scheme.

Benefits of Annai Theresa Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme For Orphan Girls

Scheme 1: Cheque of Rs.25,000/- and gold coin of 8 grams.

Scheme 2: Cheque of Rs.50,000/- and gold coin of 8 grams.

Eligibility Criteria for Annai Theresa Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme For Orphan Girls

Scheme 1

• The bride should have passed 10th or no education qualification required.

• The bride should have completed 18 years and the bridegroom should have completed 21 years at the time of marriage. 

• Only one daughter of the poor widow is eligible.

Scheme 2

• The bride should have passed Degree / Diploma, at the time of marriage. 

• The bride should have completed 18 years and the bridegroom should have completed 21 years at the time of marriage.

• Only one daughter of the poor widow is eligible.

Documents required for the application of Annai Therasa Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme For Orphan Girls

Following are the documents required for application purpose.

Scheme 1

• Certificate showing that the applicant is a total Orphan or Father and Mother Death Certificate

• Guardian’s Income Certificate

• Age Certificate of the Applicant

• Marriage Invitation

• Passport Size Photo

• Ration Card Photo Copy. 

Scheme 2

• Certificate showing that the applicant is a total Orphan and Death Certificate of Father

• Death Certificate of Mother

• 10th Marksheet, Degree/Diploma Transfer & Provisional Certificate

• Community Certificate

• Guardian’s Income Certificate

• Marriage Invitation

• Passport Size Photo

• Ration Card Photocopy.

How to apply for Annai Therasa Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme For Orphan Girls?

The applicant may contact the district social welfare office or  Extension officers of the social welfare department of Tamil Nadu.

• To apply for the intercast marriage benefits applicants will have to visit the district social welfare officer or Extension officers of the social welfare department of Tamil Nadu.

• In rural areas, applicants can meet with the rural welfare officer.

• At the time of visiting the office, you have to carry all the documents.

• The applicants can apply within 40 days before the date of marriage. However even one day prior to marriage also applications are accepted and the fund will be given as the subject.

Application form

How to check the application status of Annai Therasa Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme For Orphan Girls?

• Visit Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department website

• Enter the Application Id/Registration number, Applicant Name, and Date of Birth.

• Verify and get the status.

Officer to be contacted

• District Social Welfare Officer

• Extension Officer (Social Welfare) and Rural Welfare Officer (Women)

Probable time limit for processing application

15 days from the date of receipt of application.

Grievances if any to be reported

If you have any issues, escalate it to the following authority.

• At District Level – District Collector / District Social Welfare Officer

• At State Level – Commissioner of Social Welfare, Chennai