Uttar Pradesh: Yogi Government’s Marriage Grant Scheme Disburses ₹107 Crore To 53,546 OBC Beneficiaries
Lucknow, October 12, 2026: So far in the financial year 2026-27, more than 1 lakh applications have been received under the Marriage Grant Scheme, which provides assistance for the marriage of daughters from economically weaker OBC families. Of these, more than 53,000 eligible beneficiaries have already received financial assistance. This Yogi government initiative provides relief to needy…
On October 12, 2026, the Uttar Pradesh government's Marriage Grant Scheme disbursed a total of ₹107 crore to 53,546 beneficiaries belonging to Other Backward Classes. This marks a significant milestone in the financial year 2026-27, as over 1 lakh applications have been received under the scheme. The primary objective of this initiative is to provide financial assistance to economically weaker families from OBC backgrounds, enabling them to facilitate their daughters' marriage without bearing the financial burden.
Each eligible family is entitled to receive Rs 20,000 in financial aid, which is directly transferred to their bank account. The scheme prioritizes families with an annual income of up to Rs 1 lakh and sets the minimum age for the girl at 18 years and for the boy at 21 years. Additionally, special emphasis is placed on benefiting families affected by disabilities, widowhood, natural disasters, or those who are landless.
The state government aims to deliver the scheme's benefits within the stipulated time frame, ensuring that needy families receive the necessary support to carry out their daughters' marriages in a dignified manner.
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