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Government offers financial assistance of fifty thousand for mass marriages
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News18•14-10-2026, 16:28
Government offers financial assistance of fifty thousand for mass marriages
- •The Minority Welfare Department has invited applications for the year 2026-27 to encourage simple marriages in economically backward minority communities.
- •An incentive of 50000 rupees per couple will be granted for expenses of mass marriages organized through non-governmental organizations.
- •Eligible NGOs must apply online after downloading and reading the Sarala Vivaha User Manual guidelines from the official website.
- •Interested organizations in Dharwad district can contact the District Office or Taluk Information Centers for further details and support.
Key Questions Answered
The Minority Welfare Department provides an incentive of ₹50,000 per couple for mass marriage expenses organized through eligible non-governmental organizations.
Eligible NGOs must apply through the designated online portal after downloading and reviewing the conditions in the 'Download Sarala Vivaha User Manual' guidelines.
Interested individuals can contact the District Office of the Minority Welfare Department or local information centers in Dharwad, Hubballi, Kalghatagi, Kundagol, and Navalagund.
