Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme

Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme is being implemented by the Government of Tamil Nadu to assist poor parents in getting their daughters married and to promote the educational status of poor girls. 

Beneficiaries of Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme

Girls belonging to poor families and below the poverty line

Financial Assistance of Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme

The benefit will be given in the name of mother or father, In case of the death of the parents, it will be given to the bride. 

Scheme 1: Rs.25,000/- ( through ECS) +8 grams gold ( 1 sovereign ) gold coin 22 carats is provided for making Thirumangalyam. 

Scheme 2: Rs.50,000./- ( through ECS) + 8 grams gold ( 1 sovereign) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam.

Eligibility Criteria for Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme

Scheme 1:

• The bride should have studied 10th Std (passed or failed).

• If studied in private / distance education bride should have passed 10th std.

• The bride should have studied up to V Std in the case of a Scheduled Tribe.

• The income limits do Not exceed Rs.72,000/- per annum for the family.

• The bride’s age limit should have completed 18 years of age at the time of marriage. There is no upper age limit.

• Only one girl from a family is eligible

Scheme 2 

• Degree Holders from regular colleges, Distance Education / Government recognized Open universities are eligible.

• Diploma holders should have qualified from Institutions recognized by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu.

• The income limit does not exceed Rs.72,000/- per annum for the family.

• The bride’s age limit should have completed 18 years of age at the time of marriage. There is no upper age limit.

• Only one girl from a family is eligible.

Documents required for application of Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme

Following are the list of documents required for the application process.

• Income Certificate.

• Community Certificate.

• Marriage Invitation.

• Copy of School Certificate.

• Copy of X std Mark sheet for Scheme 1

• Copy of Degree/Diploma Certificate to claim assistance under Scheme 2.

• Ration Card.

• Transfer Certificate (or) Age Certificate for Bridegroom.

• Bride and Bride Mother and Father, Bridegroom, Photo.

• Bank Pass Book.

• Bride’s Mother and Father Aadhar Card

How to apply for Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme?

• Apply for this scheme at District Social Welfare Department in your area and approach the nearest e-Service Center with the relevant documents.

• They will submit applications online to the Union Office for Panchayats, the Municipal Commission for Municipalities, and the Corporation Commission for Corporations.

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

How to check the application status of Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme?

• 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

• Panchayat Union Commissioner (for rural areas)

• 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 them to the following authority.

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

• At State Level – Commissioner of Social Welfare, Chennai