Scheme with the name of Chhattisgarh Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana is a welfare scheme of the state government under which the government provides support to poor families at the time of marriage of their Daughters. All the eligible families on the occasion of the Marriage of their daughters will get financial support of Rs.50,000/-. Among Rs. 50,000, the government provide the cheque in the shape of a draft of Rs.35,000 to the bride/daughter, and the rest of the amount can be used for the marriage expenses, like her Gifts, makeup and clothes, etc.
The families of Chhattisgarh state who are also living below the poverty line and are worried about the marriage of the girls will need to check the complete process to get the benefits of this scheme.
Chhattisgarh Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana
It is very difficult for poor families to arrange their daughters’ marriages. The government of CG wants to reduce the burden on families for their daughter’s marriage going to support all the eligible families with this scheme. Scheme CG Kanya Vivah Yojana is implemented in the state, and financial support of Rs.50,000 will be given to every eligible girl of the family. By getting this amount, families can easily make arrangements and participate in the Samuhik Vivah of the state.
The Chhattisgarh Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana has also been added to the Golden Book of World Records. It is because it completed the Largest Mass wedding ceremony in multiple locations under the Women and Child Development Chhattisgarh department. Till 10th February 2026, 6370 couples have got married under this scheme.

| Title of scheme | Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana |
| Benefits given on occasion | Marriage of a Girl |
| Families targeted | Poor Families of the state |
| Benefits Given | Financial support |
| Amount | Rs.50,000/- (30,000 as Cheque to Girl and rest amount spent on the marriage) |
| The state implemented this scheme | Chhattisgarh Government |
Motive of CG Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana
The government, while providing support to the families having motive to stop unnecessary expenditure at the time of marriage of girls. Apart from this, the government also promotes simple marriages for girls. The poor families who struggle daily to feed their families very hard, so how can they arrange the marriage of their daughters? So that’s why the government is now providing financial assistance to all the poor families of the state who are facing such difficulties. This kind of scheme also prevents the dowry system in marriages.
Financial Benefits
All the BPL Ration card holders of Chhattisgarh state who are going to celebrate the marriage of the girl who is above 18 years of age will get the financial support of Rs.50,000/-. The amount of Rs.7,000 will be used for makeup like Jewellery, Dress etc. And Rs.35,000 will be given as a cheque in the name of the bride. Rs.8,000 can be used for the Samuhik Marriage ceremony arranged by the government.
Key Features of Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana Chhattisgarh
- Financial Support: From each of the Family girl will get Maximum Financial support of Rs.50,000/-.
- Beneficiaries of the Scheme: Poor Families of the state whose girls are going to get marriage having age 18 years or above. The Daughters of Widows, destitute Girls and Orphans are also added as beneficiaries.
- Maximum Beneficiaries: From each of Families maximum two girls are going to get the benefits of this scheme.
- Stop Dowry and Promote Simple Marriage: Via this scheme, the government is trying to promote simple marriages and also stop the dowry or gift exchange system.
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Requirements
- Residential Status: The family of the bride must be a permanent citizen or a domicile certificate holder of the state of Chhattisgarh.
- Age Criteria: The age of the girl should be a minimum of 18 years, and the age must be 21 years.
- Financial Status: The family should belong to the BPL category or the AAY, i.e. Antyodaya Anna Yojana category.
- Limited: This scheme only provides benefits for two girls in the family.
Paperwork needed
- Chhattisgarh state Residence certificate
- Family BPL Ration Card and AAY Ration Card
- Domicile or bonafide certificate of state
- Bride and groom Age proof
- ID Card like Aadhar Card
- Bride’s Active Bank details with Savings Bank Account Number and IFSC Code
- Photograph of Girl and Groom.
- Affidavit confirming the first marriage of the girl and no exchange of Dowry of any item
- If Widow daughter’s then widow certificate or death certificate of Husband
- Certificate showing the Orphan or Destitute Category of the Girl
How to Participate in Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana?
The application process for availing the benefits of this scheme is totally offline, as you can contact the authorised authority of your area and follow the steps:-
- Collect Application: Families need to collect the application form from their local Anganwadi centre, Women and Child Development Office or District Offices. CG Kanya Vivah Yojana Form is available free of Cost.
- Fill Form Column: Now read the form and fill out every important column of the form carefully, and write the clear details about the bride and groom.
- Attached Documents: Now attached the documents with the form.
- Submit to authority: after filling the form and attaching the documents, you can also submit the same to the concerned local authority from where you collected the form.
- Verification: After getting your form, the local field officers verify the family’s eligibility and then approve the benefits of the scheme. You also get the token to participate in the Samuhik Vivah event.
FAQs
The age of the bride should be 18 years, and for the groom, it is 21 years minimum.
To the Anganwadi Centre, District Office or District Women and Child Development Office, etc.
From each family, a maximum of two girls are going to get financial support from the scheme.
No, the scheme provides benefits only for the first marriage.
Girl get Cheque of Direct Transfer of Rs.35,000 in her name.

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