Details
The scheme “Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam” was launched in 2014 by the Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Telangana, aims to alleviate financial distress in SC/ST and minority families by providing financial assistance to unmarried girls at the time of marriage. this scheme, a one-time financial assistance of ₹1,00,116 (₹1,25,145 for disabled girls) is provided to eligible girls at the time of marriage.

Benefits
One-time financial assistance of ₹1,00,116/- for unmarried SC/ST and minority girls at the time of marriage.
One-time financial assistance of ₹1,25,145/- for disabled girls, irrespective of caste, under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
The amount is directly credited to the bride’s bank account.
Only one-time assistance is allowed in a lifetime.

Eligibility
The applicant should be an unmarried girl belonging to the SC/ST/BC/EBC community.
The applicant should be a resident of Telangana.
The applicant should be 18 years of age at the time of marriage.
The applicant’s marriage should be scheduled on or after October 2, 2014.
The applicant’s parental income should not exceed ₹2,00,000/- per annum.

Note: Enhanced financial support is available for disabled girls under Section 24(1) of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

Exclusion
Applicants who have already availed the benefit once are not eligible.

Application Process
link- https://telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in/KalyanaLakshmiLinks.jsp
Online

Step 1: Visit the official ePASS website at https://telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in/ .
Step 2: Select “Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam” scheme.
Step 3: Fill in the bride’s personal, caste, income, and address details.
Step 4: Upload scanned documents including Aadhaar, caste/income certificates, bank passbook, marriage certificate/photo, etc.
Step 5: Apply online.
Step 6: A unique application number will be generated.
Step 7: Await verification from the Welfare Department.
Step 8: Upon approval, the sanctioned amount will be credited to the bride’s bank account.
Step 9: Save acknowledgment/receipt for future reference.

Documents Required
Date of Birth Certificate (issued through Meeseva)
Caste Certificate (issued through Meeseva)
Income Certificate (latest, issued within 6 months of the marriage date)
Aadhaar Cards of the bride and groom (scanned and uploaded)
Bank Passbook (first page, bride’s photo, account details in her name)
Wedding Card (if available)
Wedding Photograph
Letter by Gram Panchayat/Church/Mosque/Marriage Institution (certifying marriage)
SSC Hall Ticket Number and Year of Passing (optional, where applicable)