Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam: eligibility
कल्याण लक्ष्मी पाठकम కళ్యాణ లక్ష్మీ పాఠకం
The scheme is designed to support economically disadvantaged families belonging to the SC/ST and minority communities by providing one-time financial assistance for the marriage of their daughters.
Benefits
Benefit amount not stated on the official page
1. One-time financial assistance of ₹1,00,116/- for unmarried SC/ST and minority girls at the time of marriage.
1. One-time financial assistance of ₹1,25,145/- for disabled girls, irrespective of caste, under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
1. The amount is directly credited to the bride’s bank account.
1. Only one-time assistance is allowed in a lifetime.
Eligibility
1. The applicant should be an unmarried girl belonging to the SC/ST/BC/EBC community.
1. The applicant should be a resident of Telangana.
1. The applicant should be 18 years of age at the time of marriage.
1. The applicant's marriage should be scheduled on or after October 2, 2014.
1. The applicant’s parental income should not exceed ₹2,00,000/- per annum.
> Note: Enhanced financial support is available for disabled girls under Section 24(1) of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
Documents
- Date of Birth Certificate (issued through Meeseva)
- Caste Certificate (issued through Meeseva)
- Income Certificate (latest, issued within 6 months of the marriage date)
- Aadhaar Cards of the bride and groom (scanned and uploaded)
- Bank Passbook (first page, bride’s photo, account details in her name)
- Wedding Card (if available)
- Wedding Photograph
- Letter by Gram Panchayat/Church/Mosque/Marriage Institution (certifying marriage)
- SSC Hall Ticket Number and Year of Passing (optional, where applicable)
How to apply
Step 1: Visit the official ePASS website at https://telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in/ .
Step 2: Select "Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam" scheme.
Step 3: Fill in the bride’s personal, caste, income, and address details.
Step 4: Upload scanned documents including Aadhaar, caste/income certificates, bank passbook, marriage certificate/photo, etc.
Step 5: Apply online.
Step 6: A unique application number will be generated.
Step 7: Await verification from the Welfare Department.
Step 8: Upon approval, the sanctioned amount will be credited to the bride’s bank account.
Step 9: Save acknowledgment/receipt for future reference.
Official apply link was not listed.