About this scheme for women
The Chandigarh Shagun Scheme provides one-time marriage assistance of ₹51,000 to daughters of Scheduled Caste (SC) and BPL families at the time of their wedding. The scheme aims to reduce the financial burden of marriage on low-income families and prevent dowry-related practices. The assistance is directly credited to the bride's or parent's bank account via DBT. The bride's family must be domiciled in Chandigarh UT, and the girl's age must be 18 years or above at the time of marriage.
Support at a glance
| Scheme Name | Chandigarh Shagun Scheme 2026 — ₹51,000 Marriage Assistance for SC/BPL Daughters |
| State | Chandigarh (चंडीगढ़) |
| Launched By | Government of Chandigarh |
| Launch Year | 2014 |
| Benefit | ₹51,000 one-time marriage assistance for daughters of SC/BPL families in Chandigarh UT |
| Category | Women |
| Beneficiaries | 1,500+ families annually in Chandigarh UT |
| Last Verified | 9 September 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://socialsecurity.chd.gov.in |
चंडीगढ़ शगुन योजना — SC और BPL परिवारों की बेटियों की शादी पर ₹51,000 एकमुश्त सहायता — DBT से बैंक खाते में — लड़की की उम्र 18 वर्ष+ — चंडीगढ़ UT डोमिसाइल।
SC/BPL परिवारों की बेटियों की शादी पर ₹51,000 — DBT — एकमुश्त सहायता
चंडीगढ़ शगुन योजना के तहत अनुसूचित जाति (SC) और BPL परिवारों की बेटियों की शादी पर ₹51,000 एकमुश्त सहायता दी जाती है। राशि DBT के माध्यम से दुल्हन या माता-पिता के आधार-लिंक्ड बैंक खाते में सीधे जमा होती है। शादी के 6 माह के भीतर आवेदन करना अनिवार्य है। लड़की की उम्र 18 वर्ष+ होनी चाहिए।
📌 फायदा: SC/BPL परिवारों की बेटियों की शादी पर ₹51,000 एकमुश्त — DBT से आधार-लिंक्ड बैंक खाते में
पात्रता:
चंडीगढ़ UT के 3+ वर्ष के निवासी — SC या BPL परिवार — वधु की उम्र 18+ — परिवार वार्षिक आय ₹1.80 लाख से कम — शादी के 6 माह के भीतर आवेदन।
अर्ज कसा करावा:
socialsecurity.chd.gov.in पर ऑनलाइन या Social Welfare Department office, Chandigarh (Sector 17/34) में जाएं। आधार, डोमिसाइल, SC/BPL प्रमाण, विवाह प्रमाण पत्र, उम्र प्रमाण और आधार-लिंक्ड bank passbook लाएं।
What women beneficiaries receive
✅ ₹51,000 one-time marriage assistance for daughters of SC/BPL families in Chandigarh UT
SC/BPL परिवारों की बेटियों की शादी पर ₹51,000 — DBT — एकमुश्त सहायता
Which women qualify
- ✓ Bride's family must be domiciled in Chandigarh UT (minimum 3 years)
- ✓ Family must belong to SC category or BPL (Below Poverty Line)
- ✓ Bride must be 18 years of age or above at the time of marriage
- ✓ Annual family income below ₹1.80 lakh for BPL category
- ✓ Application must be submitted within 6 months of marriage
- ✓ Marriage must be legally registered (registration preferred)
Documents to keep ready
How to enrol
- 1Visit socialsecurity.chd.gov.in — the application is filed online there
- 2Register yourself; an OTP is sent to the mobile linked with your Aadhaar
- 3Enter the personal, income and bank information the form asks for
- 4Provide clear copies of Aadhaar Card (bride and parents), Chandigarh Domicile Certificate (3+ years), SC Caste Certificate (for SC applicants)
- 5Do a final review, submit, and keep the reference number safe
- 6Check progress on the same portal while officials verify your file
Official Government Portal — Chandigarh
socialsecurity.chd.gov.in is the only authorised application channel, and the Chandigarh government charges nothing there — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗 Apply at socialsecurity.chd.gov.in