Punjab Ashirwad Scheme — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Punjab Ashirwad Scheme 2026 — ₹51,000 Marriage Assistance SC/BC Girls | punjab.gov.in |
| State | Punjab (पंजाब) |
| Launched By | Government of Punjab |
| Launch Year | 2014 |
| Benefit | ₹51,000 one-time marriage assistance — credited to bride's bank account via DBT |
| Category | Women |
| Last Verified | 2 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://edistrict.punjabgovt.gov.in |
What is Punjab Ashirwad Scheme?
Punjab Ashirwad Scheme (previously Shagun Scheme) provides financial assistance of ₹51,000 at the time of marriage to girls from SC, BC, and economically weaker families. The amount is directly transferred to the bride's bank account. The scheme covers daughters from families with annual income below ₹32,790 (rural). Apply through social welfare department or online at edistrict.punjabgovt.gov.in.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive ₹51,000 one-time marriage assistance — credited to bride's bank account via DBT. The scheme was launched in 2014 and is implemented by the Government of Punjab.
ਆਸ਼ੀਰਵਾਦ ਯੋਜਨਾ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਵਿੱਚ SC/BC/EWS ਪਰਿਵਾਰਾਂ ਦੀਆਂ ਲੜਕੀਆਂ ਦੇ ਵਿਆਹ ਸਮੇਂ ₹51,000 ਦਿੱਤੇ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ। DBT ਰਾਹੀਂ ਲਾੜੀ ਦੇ bank account ਵਿੱਚ। edistrict.punjabgovt.gov.in ਤੇ ਅਪਲਾਈ ਕਰੋ।
ਵਿਆਹ ਸਮੇਂ ₹51,000 ਇੱਕਮੁਸ਼ਤ — DBT ਰਾਹੀਂ ਲਾੜੀ ਦੇ bank account ਵਿੱਚ
ਆਸ਼ੀਰਵਾਦ ਯੋਜਨਾ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਵਿੱਚ SC/BC/ਗ਼ਰੀਬ ਪਰਿਵਾਰਾਂ ਦੀਆਂ ਲੜਕੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਵਿਆਹ ਸਮੇਂ ₹51,000 ਇੱਕਮੁਸ਼ਤ ਦਿੱਤੇ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ। edistrict.punjabgovt.gov.in ਤੇ apply ਕਰੋ।
📌 फायदा: ਵਿਆਹ ਸਮੇਂ ₹51,000 — DBT ਰਾਹੀਂ ਲਾੜੀ ਦੇ ਖਾਤੇ ਵਿੱਚ
पात्रता:
ਪੰਜਾਬ SC/BC ਪਰਿਵਾਰ, ਲੜਕੀ 18+, ਪਰਿਵਾਰਕ ਆਮਦਨ ₹32,790 ਤੋਂ ਘੱਟ।
अर्ज कसा करावा:
edistrict.punjabgovt.gov.in → Social Welfare → Ashirwad Scheme → apply ਕਰੋ।
Benefits of Punjab Ashirwad Scheme
✅ ₹51,000 one-time marriage assistance — credited to bride's bank account via DBT
ਵਿਆਹ ਸਮੇਂ ₹51,000 ਇੱਕਮੁਸ਼ਤ — DBT ਰਾਹੀਂ ਲਾੜੀ ਦੇ bank account ਵਿੱਚ
Who is Eligible for Punjab Ashirwad Scheme?
- ✓ Girl from SC, BC (OBC), or economically weaker family in Punjab
- ✓ Annual family income below ₹32,790 (rural) / ₹46,080 (urban) — or BPL
- ✓ Bride must be 18 years or above at time of marriage
- ✓ Application must be submitted within 6 months of marriage (pre or post)
- ✓ Only one daughter per family per year (maximum 2 daughters lifetime)
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Documents Required for Punjab Ashirwad Scheme
How to Apply for Punjab Ashirwad Scheme Online?
- 1edistrict.punjabgovt.gov.in ਖੋਲ੍ਹੋ → Social Welfare → Ashirwad Scheme
- 2New Registration ਕਰੋ — Aadhaar OTP verify
- 3Caste, income, bride details ਭਰੋ
- 4Documents upload: caste cert, income cert, marriage invite, bank passbook
- 5Submit → District Social Welfare Officer verification
- 6Approval ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ₹51,000 DBT bride ਦੇ account ਵਿੱਚ
Official Government Portal — Punjab
Apply directly on the official Punjab government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf. Application is completely free.
🔗 edistrict.punjabgovt.gov.in — Ashirwad Scheme ApplyFrequently Asked Questions — Punjab Ashirwad Scheme
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