What do you get under MP Kanya Vivah?
₹55,000 per marriage at a mass wedding: ₹49,000 to the bride and ₹6,000 to the organising body.
Payments have been reported delayed in some districts; ask the janpad if the money has not come.
Who is eligible for MP Kanya Vivah?
- Brides from needy families of Madhya Pradesh aged 18 or above (groom 21 or above), including widows and legally divorced women.
- The marriage must take place at a mass wedding (samuhik vivah / nikah) organised by the local body or janpad.
Also check:
- Register before the mass wedding date announced by your janpad or urban body.
Documents needed for MP Kanya Vivah
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How to apply for MP Kanya Vivah
- Apply at the janpad panchayat or urban body office before the announced mass wedding date; the case is entered on the state marriage (vivah) portal.
- Attend the mass wedding; the amount goes to the bride’s bank account.
How to check MP Kanya Vivah status
- Ask the janpad or urban body office where you registered; they can see the case on the vivah portal (linked from socialsecurity.mp.gov.in).
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Common questions
Who is eligible for MP Kanya Vivah?
Brides from needy families of Madhya Pradesh aged 18 or above (groom 21 or above), including widows and legally divorced women. The marriage must take place at a mass wedding (samuhik vivah / nikah) organised by the local body or janpad.
How much do I get under MP Kanya Vivah?
₹55,000 per marriage at a mass wedding: ₹49,000 to the bride and ₹6,000 to the organising body. Payments have been reported delayed in some districts; ask the janpad if the money has not come.
What documents do I need for MP Kanya Vivah?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Age proof (birth certificate, school certificate or similar); Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Passport-size photo.
How do I apply for MP Kanya Vivah?
Apply at the janpad panchayat or urban body office before the announced mass wedding date; the case is entered on the state marriage (vivah) portal. Attend the mass wedding; the amount goes to the bride’s bank account. Official site: https://socialsecurity.mp.gov.in/
How do I check MP Kanya Vivah status?
Ask the janpad or urban body office where you registered; they can see the case on the vivah portal (linked from socialsecurity.mp.gov.in).
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for MP Kanya Vivah?
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 money is given under MP Kanya Vivah Yojana?
₹55,000 per marriage: ₹49,000 to the bride’s account and ₹6,000 to the body that organises the mass wedding.
Can a family do the wedding at home and still get the money?
No. The benefit is only for marriages at mass weddings organised under the scheme.
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.