Marriage Assistance Schemes (Moovalur Ramamirtham / Dr. Dharmambal / Inter-caste, etc.)
Cash + gold-coin marriage assistance for daughters of poor/widowed/inter-caste families
Government
State Government
Who it’s for
Brides from Economically Weak/Marginalised Families
Application mode
In-person at Taluk Social Welfare Office
Processing time
Apply at least 30-40 days before marriage; disbursal timelines vary by district workload.
Deadline / renewal
Apply well before the marriage date — many sub-schemes require submission 30-40 days in advance.
What it provides
Cash + gold-coin assistance (Rs 25,000-50,000 + 8g gold, varies by category) for marriage of daughters from poor, widowed, orphaned or inter-caste families.
Benefits breakdown
Who’s eligible
Brides 18+ years from Tamil Nadu, varying income/education criteria by sub-scheme (SC/ST, widow's daughter, orphan girl, inter-caste marriage, widow remarriage).
Documents required
- Age proof of bride
- Educational certificates
- Community/caste certificate (for SC/ST sub-schemes)
- Marriage invitation card
- Income certificate (for some sub-schemes)
- Bank account details
How to apply
In-person / offline
- Visit the Taluk Social Welfare Office at least 30-40 days before the proposed marriage date
- Collect and fill the relevant sub-scheme's application form
- Attach age proof, educational certificates, community certificate, and marriage invitation
- Submit at the Taluk office; officials verify the application
- Assistance (cash + gold coin) is sanctioned and disbursed around the time of/after the marriage
Helpline
Contact the Taluk Social Welfare Office in your district
FAQs
Is the gold coin mandatory or can I get cash instead?
The scheme design provides both cash and a physical gold coin as a combined benefit; confirm current disbursal practice with your Taluk office.
Last verified 31 August 2026