Uttar Pradesh Govt’s Shaadi Anudan Yojana Provides ₹60.93 Crore To 30,466 OBC Beneficiaries

Lucknow, August 20, 2026: The Uttar Pradesh government, under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has launched the Shaadi Anudan Yojana to provide financial assistance to economically weaker families who belong to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) and are looking to marry their daughters. Since its inception in the financial year 2026-27, the scheme has helped more than 30,000 beneficiaries. The government aims to assist an additional 100,500 eligible families through this initiative.

A target of 210 crore rupees has been set for the year, against which 106.65 crore rupees have been allocated so far. To date, 60.93 crore rupees have been disbursed to 30,466 beneficiaries, accounting for approximately 57.13 percent of the allocated amount. Applicants received 96,956 applications, with 12,855 being rejected.

Eligibility for the scheme is based on an annual income of up to 1 lakh rupees and the minimum age of the girl at marriage is 18 years, while for the boy it is 21 years. The government prioritizes families with persons with disabilities, widows, families affected by natural disasters, and landless families. The Shaadi Anudan Yojana not only provides much-needed financial support to these families but also aids in the dignified marriage of their daughters.