The Government of Kerala has implemented this scheme which provides financial assistance for the marriage of the daughters of those who have been undergoing imprisonment for more than 2 years. The maximum amount of financial assistance will be ₹30,000/- per person, during the first phase of the scheme as many as 20 such families will be assisted.

Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala

The dependent family member of a prisoner is eligible to apply under the scheme for marriage assistance of his/her daughters.

Yes, this scheme is only for the unmarried daughters of prisoners.

Yes, the applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.

Yes, the applicants should belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.

A maximum of two girls from a family can get financial assistance for marriage.

No, once the marriage grant has been sanctioned, if the existing marriage is dissolved and remarried for any reason, the grant will not be eligible.

Under the scheme, the maximum amount of financial assistance will be ₹30,000/- per person.

The application must be submitted after six months of marriage and within one year period.

To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant should visit the Official Portal- SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal. https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in