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Marriage Assistance for Eligible Palak Mata-Pita / Bal Seva Beneficiaries

Director, Social Defence / Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat

Marriage Assistance for Eligible Palak Mata-Pita Beneficiaries provides a lump-sum grant of ₹2,00,000 for the marriage of orphan girls who were enrolled under Palak Mata-Pita Yojana or Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana, ensuring comprehensive rehabilitation and dignified settlement into family life.

Last verified: 2026-10-22

Chandan Charitable Trust is not a government agency. It does not sanction benefits or process applications. Final eligibility, verification and sanction rest solely with the competent government authority.

How the process works

Step 1: Check eligibility
Adult orphan daughters residing in Gujarat aged 18+ who were supported under Palak Mata-Pita or Bal Seva Yojana entering into legal marriage. Daughter must have been a sanctioned beneficiary under Palak Mata-Pita Yojana or Bal Seva Yojana. Must have attained minimum 18 years of age on date of marriage. Marriage must be legally registered under Marriage Registration rules. Application must be submitted within two years from the date of marriage.
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Step 2: Prepare documents
The official source lists the following documents.
Documents needed for this step
- Bride's age proof (Birth certificate / School leaving certificate).
- Prior Palak Mata-Pita / Bal Seva Yojana sanction order and record.
- Marriage registration certificate issued by competent Registrar.
- Groom's age and identity proof.
- Gujarat residence certificate.
- Bride's bank passbook copy with IFSC.
Step 3: Apply
Through District Social Defence Officer or online via eSamajKalyan portal. Step 1: Obtain prescribed application form from District Social Defence Office or eSamajKalyan. Step 2: Attach prior Palak Mata-Pita order and marriage registration certificate. Step 3: Verification of records by District Child Protection Unit / Social Defence staff. Step 4: District Social Defence Officer sanctions the grant. Step 5: ₹2,00,000 credited directly into the bride's bank account via DBT.
Step 4: Verification
Scrutiny of Palak Mata-Pita records and marriage registration by District Social Defence Office.
Step 5: Sanction / decision
Decision authority, as stated by the official source: District Social Defence Officer, Government of Gujarat.
Step 6: Benefit
One-time financial marriage grant of ₹2,00,000 disbursed directly into the bride's bank account via DBT. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the daughter's individual bank account.
Step 7: If delayed or rejected
This step has not yet been confirmed from an official source. Please refer to the official portal or the concerned department.
Step 8: Grievance / appeal
District Social Defence Officer (079-23256309) and Gujarat SWAGAT portal https://swagat.gujarat.gov.in/

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Marriage Assistance for Eligible Palak Mata-Pita / Bal Seva Beneficiaries

Director, Social Defence / Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat

Last verified: 2026-10-22

How the process works

Step 1: Check eligibility

Adult orphan daughters residing in Gujarat aged 18+ who were supported under Palak Mata-Pita or Bal Seva Yojana entering into legal marriage. Daughter must have been a sanctioned beneficiary under Palak Mata-Pita Yojana or Bal Seva Yojana. Must have attained minimum 18 years of age on date of marriage. Marriage must be legally registered under Marriage Registration rules. Application must be submitted within two years from the date of marriage.

Step 2: Prepare documents

The official source lists the following documents.

Documents needed for this step

Bride's age proof (Birth certificate / School leaving certificate).
Prior Palak Mata-Pita / Bal Seva Yojana sanction order and record.
Marriage registration certificate issued by competent Registrar.
Groom's age and identity proof.
Gujarat residence certificate.
Bride's bank passbook copy with IFSC.

Step 3: Apply

Through District Social Defence Officer or online via eSamajKalyan portal. Step 1: Obtain prescribed application form from District Social Defence Office or eSamajKalyan. Step 2: Attach prior Palak Mata-Pita order and marriage registration certificate. Step 3: Verification of records by District Child Protection Unit / Social Defence staff. Step 4: District Social Defence Officer sanctions the grant. Step 5: ₹2,00,000 credited directly into the bride's bank account via DBT.

Step 4: Verification

Scrutiny of Palak Mata-Pita records and marriage registration by District Social Defence Office.

Step 5: Sanction / decision

Decision authority, as stated by the official source: District Social Defence Officer, Government of Gujarat.

Step 6: Benefit

One-time financial marriage grant of ₹2,00,000 disbursed directly into the bride's bank account via DBT. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the daughter's individual bank account.

Step 7: If delayed or rejected

This step has not yet been confirmed from an official source. Please refer to the official portal or the concerned department.

Step 8: Grievance / appeal

District Social Defence Officer (079-23256309) and Gujarat SWAGAT portal https://swagat.gujarat.gov.in/