What do you get under PY marriage assistance?
One-time marriage help for a bride from a BPL family, raised from ₹35,000 to ₹75,000 in the 2026-27 budget. Daughters of destitute widows get ₹1,00,000 and widows who remarry ₹1,00,000.
The higher amounts were announced in the budget of 24 August 2026 "from this financial year"; the department page and rules still show older figures. Confirm the rate in force when you apply.
PY marriage assistance: latest updates
- Budget 2026-27: marriage help for poor BPL brides raised from ₹35,000 to ₹75,000; daughters of destitute widows from ₹40,000 to ₹1,00,000; widow remarriage from ₹75,000 to ₹1,00,000; Adi Dravidar and ST brides from ₹1,00,000 to ₹1,25,000. official source
Who is eligible for PY marriage assistance?
- Bride from a family living below the poverty line in Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe or Yanam, with nationality and residence certificates.
- Bride aged 18 or more and groom 21 or more on the date of marriage; first marriage of the bride.
- Only one bride in a family can get it.
- The marriage must be registered (Registration Department, Municipality or Commune Panchayat) and a copy given to the department within 30 days.
- Not for families that got similar help from the Adi Dravidar Welfare, Fisheries, Social Welfare or any other department.
Also check:
- Apply at least 30 days before the marriage (the Director can relax this in deserving cases).
- Adi Dravidar and ST brides have a separate scheme with the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department (₹1,25,000 from 2026-27).
Documents needed for PY marriage assistance
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How to apply for PY marriage assistance
- Get the application form (Form-I) from the Department of Women and Child Development or its website.
- Attach the nationality and residence certificate and income certificate from a Deputy Tahsildar or above, a certificate from the MP, MLA or Municipal / Commune Panchayat Commissioner, and a declaration that you have not taken similar help elsewhere.
- Submit to the Director, DWCD, Puducherry; the CDPO in Karaikal; or the Social Welfare Organiser in Mahe or Yanam, at least 30 days before the marriage.
How to check PY marriage assistance status
- The department posts monthly lists of sanctioned beneficiaries on wcd.py.gov.in; you can also ask the office where you applied.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for PY marriage assistance?
Bride from a family living below the poverty line in Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe or Yanam, with nationality and residence certificates. Bride aged 18 or more and groom 21 or more on the date of marriage; first marriage of the bride. Only one bride in a family can get it. The marriage must be registered (Registration Department, Municipality or Commune Panchayat) and a copy given to the department within 30 days. Not for families that got similar help from the Adi Dravidar Welfare, Fisheries, Social Welfare or any other department.
How much do I get under PY marriage assistance?
One-time marriage help for a bride from a BPL family, raised from ₹35,000 to ₹75,000 in the 2026-27 budget. Daughters of destitute widows get ₹1,00,000 and widows who remarry ₹1,00,000. The higher amounts were announced in the budget of 24 August 2026 "from this financial year"; the department page and rules still show older figures. Confirm the rate in force when you apply.
What documents do I need for PY marriage assistance?
Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Income certificate; Ration card; Age proof (birth certificate, school certificate or similar); Marriage certificate or self-declaration; Self-declaration in the prescribed form; Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account).
How do I apply for PY marriage assistance?
Get the application form (Form-I) from the Department of Women and Child Development or its website. Attach the nationality and residence certificate and income certificate from a Deputy Tahsildar or above, a certificate from the MP, MLA or Municipal / Commune Panchayat Commissioner, and a declaration that you have not taken similar help elsewhere. Submit to the Director, DWCD, Puducherry; the CDPO in Karaikal; or the Social Welfare Organiser in Mahe or Yanam, at least 30 days before the marriage. Official site: https://wcd.py.gov.in/grant-financial-assistance-performance-marriage-poor-brides
How do I check PY marriage assistance status?
The department posts monthly lists of sanctioned beneficiaries on wcd.py.gov.in; you can also ask the office where you applied.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for PY marriage assistance?
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 marriage assistance for poor brides in Puducherry?
It was raised from ₹35,000 to ₹75,000 in the 2026-27 budget. Confirm the current rate at the department.
When should I apply?
At least 30 days before the marriage, and register the marriage and give a copy to the department within 30 days.
Where do I apply in Karaikal, Mahe or Yanam?
To the CDPO in Karaikal, or the Social Welfare Organiser in Mahe or Yanam.
Official sources
- Puducherry Budget Speech 2026-27 (para 218), py.gov.in
- Department of Women and Child Development, Puducherry: Grant of financial assistance for performance of marriage of poor brides
- Gazette of Puducherry, 17 October 2003: rules of the poor bride marriage assistance scheme
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 31 January 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.