Amendments to Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana Approved for Enhanced Transparency
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah/Nikah Yojana |
| Launched By | Social Justice and Disabled Welfare Department, Madhya Pradesh Government (2006) |
| Implemented Through | Deendayal Antyodaya Mission |
| Objective | Provide financial assistance to destitute, poor, abandoned, and widowed girls via mass marriage/nikah programs. |
| Recent Amendments | - Mandatory BPL portal verification for transparency. |
| - Mass marriage/nikah programs to be organized as per division-wise annual cyclical calendar. | |
| - 11 to 200 couples to be included in each event. | |
| - Aadhaar-based e-KYC made mandatory for bride and groom. | |
| Financial Benefit | Rs 55,000 per bride: |
| - Rs 49,000 directly to the bride via cheque/DBT. | |
| - Rs 6,000 to the organizing body. | |
| DBT Scheme Objective | Aid faster flow of information and funds, reduce fraud in the distribution system. |
| DBT Launch | Launched by Government of India on January 1, 2013. |
| DBT Components | Beneficiary account verification system, integrated payment platform with RBI, NPCI, and banks. |
| Aadhaar in DBT | Not mandatory but prioritized for unique identification of beneficiaries. |