Rupashree Prakalpa

Rupashree Prakalpa Scheme: 

Launched in 2018 by the Government of West Bengal, the Rupashree Prakalpa Scheme is a social welfare initiative designed to provide financial assistance to economically disadvantaged families in the state for the marriage of their daughters.  This one-time ₹25,000 assistance helps ensure that families can celebrate this special occasion with dignity and without the burden of financial stress.

Key Features of the Scheme :

• Financial Assistance: Get a one-time payment of ₹25,000 directly into the family’s bank account to support wedding expenses.
• Eligibility Criteria: Available to families with an annual income ≤ ₹1.5 lakhs and unmarried girls aged 18 or above.
• Encourages Education: The girl must have completed at least 10th standard or equivalent.
• Marriage within West Bengal: The scheme applies only for marriages within the state.

Benefits of the Scheme :

1. Financial Relief: Helps families meet the expenses of their daughter’s marriage without financial worries.
2. Promotes Dignity: Ensures that girls from economically weaker families can marry with respect and without financial strain.
3. Supports Education: Encourages girls to complete their education, promoting gender equality and empowering them for the future.
4. Easy Application Process: Simple offline and online application processes for eligible families.
5. Timely Assistance: Applications can be made up to one year after the wedding, allowing families to plan ahead.

Eligibility Criteria ✅:

• Age: The girl must be 18 years or older.
• Annual Income: The family’s income should be ≤ ₹1.5 lakhs.
• Education: The girl must have completed at least 10th standard or equivalent.
• Marital Status: The girl must be unmarried at the time of application.
• Residence: The girl must be a resident of West Bengal for at least 5 years, or born in the state.
• Bank Account: The girl must have an active bank account.
• Number of Daughters: The scheme applies to one or two daughters of a family.

Exclusions :

• Income above ₹1.5 lakhs: Families with a higher annual income are not eligible.
• More than two daughters: Only families with one or two daughters can apply.
• Marriages outside West Bengal: The scheme applies only for marriages within West Bengal.
• Non-Compliance with Education: The girl must have completed at least 10th standard to be eligible.

How to Apply :

1. Step 1: Collect necessary documents like birth certificate, identity proof, income certificate, and marriage invitation.
2. Step 2: Get the application form from:
   • BDO office (for rural areas)
   • SDO office (for municipalities)
   • KMC Commissioner’s office (for urban areas)
3. Step 3: Fill out the form, attach documents, and submit it to the concerned office.
4. Step 4: The financial assistance will be transferred directly to the bank account of the beneficiary family.

Documents Required :

• Proof of Age: Birth certificate or Voter ID/PAN card/Aadhaar card
• Proof of Unmarried Status: Self-declaration
• Family Income Proof: Self-declaration certified by a Competent Authority
• Proof of Residence: Self-declaration
• Bank Account Details: Copy of bank passbook
• Marriage Proof: Invitation card or marriage registration notice
• Prospective Groom’s Age: Proof (e.g., birth certificate, Voter ID)
• Passport-size Photographs: Of the applicant and the groom

Timeline for Application :

• Apply at least 30 days before the wedding and up to 1 year after the marriage date.