{"id":1306271,"date":"2026-02-17T08:37:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T03:07:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1306271"},"modified":"2026-02-17T08:38:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T03:08:06","slug":"eligible-families-in-up-will-get-rs-1-lakh-for-daughters-marriage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/eligible-families-in-up-will-get-rs-1-lakh-for-daughters-marriage\/","title":{"rendered":"Eligible Families In UP Will Get Rs 1 Lakh For Daughter&#8217;s Marriage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In its recently unveiled <strong>2026-27 state budget<\/strong>, the <strong>Uttar Pradesh government<\/strong> has significantly increased financial support for low-income families to help cover the cost of their daughters\u2019 weddings. Under the updated <strong>Chief Minister\u2019s Mass Marriage Scheme<\/strong>, eligible households can now receive up to <strong>\u20b91.01 lakh<\/strong> \u2014 nearly double the previous amount \u2014 to reduce the burden of ceremony expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-17-at-8.37.02-AM-1024x627.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1306280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-17-at-8.37.02-AM-1024x627.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-17-at-8.37.02-AM-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-17-at-8.37.02-AM-768x470.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-17-at-8.37.02-AM-1536x940.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-17-at-8.37.02-AM-2048x1253.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The move aims to make weddings more affordable for families with limited means. Traditionally, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbytesapp.com\/news\/india\/up-budget-low-income-families-can-get-rs1-lakh-for-daughters-wedding\/tldr\">wedding<\/a> costs in India can be a major financial strain, especially for households with modest incomes. By boosting assistance from around \u20b951,000 earlier to <strong>\u20b91.01 lakh<\/strong>, the Uttar Pradesh government hopes to ease this pressure and support dignified, simple celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How the Scheme Works<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The enhanced aid is directed at <strong>low-income families<\/strong>, typically defined as those earning less than <strong>\u20b92 lakh annually<\/strong>, although specific income criteria may vary with official notifications and eligibility checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the scheme:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A portion of the aid \u2014 roughly <strong>\u20b960,000<\/strong> \u2014 is transferred directly into the bride\u2019s bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Around <strong>\u20b925,000<\/strong> is earmarked for essential wedding goods, clothing and gifts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approximately <strong>\u20b915,000<\/strong> supports wedding arrangements such as venue logistics, catering or basic services provided through the <strong>mass marriage function<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Mass marriage ceremonies have long been used by the state government to curb dowry demands and promote community-based celebrations. The government allocates significant funds each year \u2014 around <strong>\u20b9750 crore<\/strong> in the 2026-27 budget \u2014 to support thousands of marriages across urban and rural areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Can Benefit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To qualify for the enhanced aid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The bride must be at least <strong>18 years old<\/strong> and the groom at least <strong>21 years old<\/strong>, in line with legal marriage age norms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Families must meet the annual <strong>income threshold<\/strong>; those earning below roughly \u20b92 lakh are eligible for the \u20b91 lakh support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applications can typically be submitted online or at local social welfare offices, though final procedures will be notified by the state government.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why This Matters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Weddings in India often come with high cost pressures, and for economically weaker families, this can lead to debt or compromised celebrations. By bolstering the financial aid available, Uttar Pradesh\u2019s budget move seeks to <strong>ease economic stress, encourage simple ceremonies, and promote social well-being<\/strong> among its residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This expanded assistance echoes similar marriage aid initiatives in other states, such as Telangana\u2019s <em>Kalyana Lakshmi<\/em> scheme, which also provides financial support for wedding costs among eligible brides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ap7am.com\/en\/110484\/cm-yogi-vows-to-end-love-jehad-give-bareilly-style-thrashing-to-trouble-makers\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In its recently unveiled 2026-27 state budget, the Uttar Pradesh government has significantly increased financial support for low-income families to help cover the cost of their daughters\u2019 weddings. 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