Telangana Kalyana Lakshmi & Shaadi Mubarak Scheme

Telangana SC/ST Welfare + Minority Affairs

Marriage assistance scheme for SC/ST (Kalyana Lakshmi) and Muslim minority (Shaadi Mubarak) girls in Telangana.

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Overview & About

Marriage assistance scheme for SC/ST (Kalyana Lakshmi) and Muslim minority (Shaadi Mubarak) girls in Telangana.

Telangana provides substantial marriage assistance under two parallel schemes: Kalyana Lakshmi for SC/ST girls and Shaadi Mubarak for Muslim minority girls. Both provide ₹1,00,116 to eligible brides at the time of marriage — a significant support for economically weak families covering marriage expenses.

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State Telangana

Benefit ₹1,00,116 per bride

For SC/ST (KL) + Muslim (SM)

Bride Age 18 years minimum

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Benefits

One-time assistance: ₹1,00,116 per marriage
Kalyana Lakshmi: for SC/ST brides
Shaadi Mubarak: for Muslim minority brides
Direct transfer to bride's bank account
Can be applied 3 months before marriage

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Eligibility Criteria

Bride must be Telangana resident (10+ years)
Kalyana Lakshmi: SC or ST caste certificate
Shaadi Mubarak: Muslim minority certificate
Bride's age: 18 years or above
Annual family income below ₹2,00,000
Marriage registered under Special Marriage Act or personal law

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Required Documents

Caste/minority certificate, Aadhaar, Age proof, Income certificate, Marriage invitation or registration certificate, Bride's bank account

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How to Apply

Apply online at telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in

Upload all required documents

MRO office verifies application

Approved amount transferred to bride's account

Can apply 3 months before or within 6 months after marriage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the amount ₹1,00,116 specifically? ▾

The unique amount ₹1,00,116 is traditional — ₹1,00,000 + ₹116 as an auspicious amount in Telangana culture.

What is the difference between Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak? ▾

Both provide identical benefits. Kalyana Lakshmi is for SC/ST communities administered by SC/ST Welfare dept, while Shaadi Mubarak is for Muslim minorities administered by Minority Welfare dept.

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