Details

The “Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme” was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme’s objective is to encourage widow remarriage and to rehabilitate widows by giving financial assistance along with 1 sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin. Interested applicants should apply Offline or via CSC.

Benefits

Financial Assistance of ₹ 25,000/-.

One sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam.

Mode of Disbursal:

₹15,000/- through Electronic Clearing Service and ₹10,000/- as a National Savings Certificate.

Eligibility

The applicant should be a widow.

The bride (widow) should be 20 years or above in age.

The bridegroom should be less than 40 years or above in age.

Application Process

link: https://tnega.tn.gov.in/csclocation

Online – via CSC

Offline

Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents needed to apply for the concerned scheme.

Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.

Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload copies of all the mandatory documents.

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the CSC. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Application Deadline:

The application is submitted within six months from the date of remarriage.

Documents Required

Death Certificate of the First Husband.

Widow Certificate From Tahsildar.

Remarriage Photos.

Age Proof of the Bride.

Age Proof of the Bridegroom.

Certificate to Prove First Marriage of the Bridegroom From Tahsildar or MLA.

Marriage Invitation.