The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to poor widow mothers for conducting their daughter's marriage.

₹25,000 along with 1 Sovereign (8gm) 22 carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam is provided.

The annual income of the family should not exceed ₹72,000/- to be eligible for the scheme.

Assistance is provided to one daughter of the widowed mother.

Applications received after the marriage date will not be entertained.

Applications are typically processed within 15 days from the date of receipt.

Beneficiaries receiving a widow pension under the Social Security Pension Scheme are exempted from obtaining a widow certificate and income certificate. Others need to obtain these certificates from the concerned Tahsildar. A copy of the daughter's age certificate is also required.

The bride should have completed 18 years of age at the time of marriage, with no upper age limit.

Grievances should be reported to the District Collector/District Social Welfare Officer at the district level.

Grievances should be reported to the Director of Social Welfare 2nd Floor, Panagal Maaligai, Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015. Phone No. 044-24351885 at the state level.

Yes, the benefit can be given to the bride if her widowed mother passes away.