5 Government Schemes That Pay Upto ₹2 Lakh To Get Married

In India, several government schemes provide financial assistance to couples in order to promote financial inclusion and social welfare. Here are some of them: 

1. Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana:

Under this scheme, underprivileged families in Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Uttarakhand can receive financial assistance ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹2 Lakh to marry off their daughters.  

2. Kalyana Lakshmi Scheme:

The Telangana government has granted Rs 1 lakh to eligible beneficiaries to help with wedding-related expenses. This scheme is specifically designed for girls from Telangana's SC, ST, BC, and EBC communities.

3. Shadi Shagun Scheme:

Under this scheme, Muslim girls who complete their graduation before marriage can receive financial help of up to ₹51,000.

4. Mass Marriage Scheme:

Under this scheme, the UP government offers a ₹51,000 grant to unmarried couples who face financial difficulties in getting married.

5. Dr. Ambedkar Scheme for Social Integration through Inter-Caste Marriages:

This scheme offers a ₹2.5 lakh financial help for inter-caste weddings to foster social integration. The scheme is applicable to couples with one or both spouses belonging to the SC or ST category.