Uttar Pradesh Expands Shaadi Anudan Yojana to Benefit 1 Lakh OBC Families in 2024-25
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Shaadi Anudan Yojana (Marriage Grant Scheme) |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Beneficiaries (2024-25) | 1 lakh OBC families (twice the number in 2023) |
| Objective | Provide financial assistance for the marriage of daughters from poor, helpless, and BPL OBC families. |
| Eligibility Criteria | - OBC category (minority OBCs excluded). <br> - Girl: 18+ years, Boy: 21+ years. <br> - Priority: Destitute widows, disabled, landless, and disaster-affected families. |
| Grant Amount | ₹20,000 per marriage (maximum of 2 daughters per family). |
| Income Limit Revision | Increased to Rs 1 lakh, standardised for urban and rural beneficiaries. |
| Challenges | - Delays in disbursement (4-6 months). <br> - Last-mile delivery gaps (68% received funds before wedding). <br> - High rejection rate (23% due to documentation issues). <br> - Verification bottlenecks (manual processes). |
| Proposed Measures | - Awareness campaigns. <br> - Regular beneficiary feedback. <br> - Monitoring and evaluation. |
| Related Schemes | - SHREYAS: Scholarships for SCs and OBCs. <br> - PM-YASASVI: Full financial support for OBC, EBC, and DNTs. <br> - OBC Pre Matric Scholarship: For Class 9 and 10 students. |