Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme

Introduction

• Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme is a flagship scheme which was launched by Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
• The main objective behind launching this scheme was to provide financial assistance to poor parents for their daughters' marriages and also encouraging girls to pursue academic degrees or diplomas.
• There are two following categories defined for beneficiaries under Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme:-
  • Non-Graduate Applicant.
  • Graduate or Diploma Holder Applicant.
• Under this scheme, non-graduates received financial assistance of Rs. 25,000/-.
• While Graduate received financial assistance of Rs. 50,000/-.
• Additionally, both Graduate and Non-Graduate received a 22-carat gold coin weighing 8 grams for Thirumangalyam.
• At present, Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme is not operational.
• As of 2022-23, the Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme has been rebranded to the Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme.

Benefits of the Scheme

• Under "Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme" following benefits were provided to eligible beneficiaries:-

  Beneficary	Benefits
  For Non Graduate Applicant	Financial Assistance of Rs. 25,000/- Rs. 15,000/- through Electronic Clearing Service. Rs. 10,000/- as National Savings Certificate. 8 Grams 22 Carat Gold Coin.
  For Graduate and Diploma Holder Applicant	Financial Assistance of Rs. 50,000/- Rs. 30,000/- through Electronic Clearing Service. Rs. 20,000/- as National Savings Certificate. 8 Grams 22 Carat Gold Coin.

Eligibility Criteria

• Those who fulfilled all the conditions given below were eligible to apply for the "Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme":-
  • Should be Resident of Tamil Nadu.
  • Bride should have passed 10th or Higher (5th for ST Girl).
  • Age of Bride should be above 18 Years.
  • Age of Bride Groom should be above 21 years.
  • Annual Income should be Rs. 72,000/-.

Documents Required

• While applying for the "Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme," the following documents were required:-
  • Age Proof of Bride and Bride Groom.
  • Community Certificate.
  • Bride Educational Certificate.
  • Marriage Invitation.
  • Income Certificate.
  • Family Card.
  • Aadhar Card.

How to Apply

• Currently, Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme is not operational.
• As of 2022-23, Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme has been rebranded to the Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme.

Important Links

• Tamil Nadu Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme Application Status.
• Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Tamil Nadu.
• District Social Welfare Officers Tamil Nadu Contact Details.
• Tamil Nadu Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme Guidelines.

Contact Details

• Tamil Nadu Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department Helpline Number :- 044-24351891.
• Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment, Tamil Nadu,
  No. 1 Panagal Maligai Building, 2nd Floor,
  (Near Kalaignar Arch), Jeenis Road,
  Saidapet, Chennai - 600015.