E.V.R. Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Daughters of Poor Widows

The E.V.R. Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Daughters of Poor Widows is being implemented by the Government of Tamil Nadu, to help the poor mothers who are widows by providing financial assistance for their daughter’s married and to promote the educational status of poor girls. The assistance is given to girls who have completed 10th Standard, +2, Diploma or Degree. 

Beneficiaries of E.V.R. Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Daughters of Poor Widows

Poor Widows in Tamil Nadu are the beneficiaries of this scheme

Benefits of E.V.R. Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Daughters of Poor Widows

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.

The benefit is due before marriage.

Eligibility Criteria for E.V.R. Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Daughters of Poor Widows

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 marriage. 

• The bride should have completed 18 years and 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 E.V.R. Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Daughters of Poor Widows

Following are the documents required for the application purpose.

• 10th Marksheet

• Degree/Diploma, Transfer & Provisional Certificate, 

• Widow Certificate, 

• Husband Death Certificate,

• Income Certificate, 

• Marriage invitation, 

• Passport size photo of the applicant 

• community Certificate. 

Application form

The application should be sent within 40 days before the date of marriage. However even one day prior to marriage also applications are accepted.

How to check the application status of E.V.R. Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Daughters of Poor Widows?

• 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