Status Check, Procedures, Facilities

Organisation : Department of Women & Child Development (WCD)
Facility Name : Mangalya Scheme For Widow Remarriage
Applicable For : Women belonging to the age group of 18 – 50 yrs who are legally divorced and widowed
Applicable State/UT : Kerala
Website : https://wcd.kerala.gov.in/scheme-info.php?id=NQ==

What is Kerala Mangalya Scheme For Widow Remarriage?

The “Mangalya Scheme” was launched by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Kerala. Under the scheme, financial assistance is to be provided to eligible widows and divorced women for their remarriage. In Kerala, women not only outnumber men but also outlive them, so the marital status of women in Kerala is very important. It could influence the overall care and support they receive from their family and society.

Related / Similar Scheme : WCD Kerala Aswasanidhi Scheme

Benefits of Kerala Mangalya Scheme For Widow Remarriage

Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹25000/- is provided to eligible widows and divorced women to remarry.

Eligibility of Kerala Mangalya Scheme For Widow Remarriage

** The applicant should be a resident of Kerala State.
** The applicant should be a widow and a divorced woman.
** Women belonging to the age group of 18 to 50 years who are legally divorced and widowed are eligible to apply under the scheme.

How To Apply For Kerala Mangalya Scheme For Widow Remarriage?

To avail of the scheme’s benefits, the application duly filled out should be forwarded to District Women and Child Officers through Child Development Project Officers.

Documents Required For Kerala Mangalya Scheme For Widow Remarriage

The following particulars should be attached to the application form:
1. Identity proof
2. Proof of remarriage/remarriage certificate
3. Death Certificate of the first Husband
4. Legal document of divorce (For divorced women)
5. Proof of BPL/Priority Category
6. Proof of age in the form of a school leaving certificate or certificate issued by the competent authority
7. Certificate from Village officer showing that husband has deserted the woman for over 7 years (for such applicant)
8. Copy of bank passbook

FAQ On Kerala Mangalya Scheme For Widow Remarriage

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On Kerala Mangalya Scheme For Widow Remarriage

Who is eligible to get the benefits under the scheme?
Women who are legally divorced and widowed are eligible to apply under the scheme.

Is this scheme only for a resident of Kerala?
Yes, the applicant should be a resident of Kerala State.

What is the age limit to apply under the scheme?
Women belonging to the age group of 18 to 50 years are eligible to apply under the scheme.

How can an applicant avail of the benefits of the scheme?
To avail of the scheme’s benefits, the application duly filled out should be forwarded to District Women and Child Officers through Child Development Project Officers.