What do you get under Vivah Shagun?
Shagun (kanyadan) money for a daughter’s marriage in poor families: up to ₹71,000 for Scheduled Caste, Vimukt Jati and Tapriwas families, and ₹51,000 for other families with income up to ₹1.8 lakh (raised from ₹41,000 in 2025, reported).
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Vivah Shagun: latest updates
- Kanyadan help for poor families raised from ₹41,000 to ₹51,000; women sportspersons also get ₹51,000. news report
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Who is eligible for Vivah Shagun?
- Families with annual income up to ₹1.8 lakh in Family ID.
- Bride at least 18 and groom at least 21 on the date of marriage.
- Separate help for women sportspersons and for couples where a spouse has a disability.
- The marriage must be registered, and the application made within six months of the wedding.
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- Apply within six months of the marriage.
- The amount depends on your category; confirm it when you apply.
Documents needed for Vivah Shagun
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How to apply for Vivah Shagun
- Register the marriage.
- Apply for Vivah Shagun online on the state Shagun portal (shaadi.edisha.gov.in) or at a Saral or CSC centre, with Family ID and the marriage certificate.
- Or ask the District Social Welfare Officer.
How to check Vivah Shagun status
- Use your application number on the Shagun portal or ask the District Social Welfare Officer.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Vivah Shagun?
Families with annual income up to ₹1.8 lakh in Family ID. Bride at least 18 and groom at least 21 on the date of marriage. Separate help for women sportspersons and for couples where a spouse has a disability. The marriage must be registered, and the application made within six months of the wedding.
How much do I get under Vivah Shagun?
Shagun (kanyadan) money for a daughter’s marriage in poor families: up to ₹71,000 for Scheduled Caste, Vimukt Jati and Tapriwas families, and ₹51,000 for other families with income up to ₹1.8 lakh (raised from ₹41,000 in 2025, reported). The department page links only an older scheme document. Amounts here are from news reports of the July 2025 revision; confirm the amount for your category when you apply. The Shagun portal did not load during our check.
What documents do I need for Vivah Shagun?
Marriage certificate or self-declaration; Age proof (birth certificate, school certificate or similar); Caste certificate (SC / ST / OBC), if you claim it; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Income certificate.
How do I apply for Vivah Shagun?
Register the marriage. Apply for Vivah Shagun online on the state Shagun portal (shaadi.edisha.gov.in) or at a Saral or CSC centre, with Family ID and the marriage certificate. Or ask the District Social Welfare Officer. Official site: https://sewa.haryana.gov.in/mukhya-mantri-vivah-shagun-yojna
How do I check Vivah Shagun status?
Use your application number on the Shagun portal or ask the District Social Welfare Officer.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Vivah Shagun?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
How much is the Vivah Shagun amount in Haryana?
Reported amounts are up to ₹71,000 for SC, Vimukt Jati and Tapriwas families and ₹51,000 for other families with income up to ₹1.8 lakh. Confirm your category amount when you apply.
What is the last date to apply for Vivah Shagun?
Within six months of the wedding, after registering the marriage.
Official sources
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.