A20: The scheme is one-time and will be implemented only in 2023-24 due to the prevailing social unrest in the state of Tamil Nadu. However, its continuation in the following years is subject to the Government's decision.

Yes, brides from rural areas can avail of the scheme through the Panchayat Union Commissioner.

Yes, only one girl from a family is eligible to avail of the benefits provided by the "Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme-1."

The cash assistance of ₹25,000 and the 8-gram gold coin are transferred to the individual bank accounts of the respective student beneficiaries through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) method.

The duly recommended list of beneficiaries is approved by the Administrative Department of Higher Education, Government of Tamil Nadu.

A Screening Committee, constituted at the district level, is responsible for verifying the genuineness of the applications and evaluating the submitted documents.

Yes, in case of death of parents, assistance is given to the daughter under the "Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme-1."

The application should be submitted at least 40 days before the marriage. However, applications can also be accepted one day prior to the marriage. The probable processing time for applications is 15 days from the date of receipt.

The required documents include Income Certificate, Community Certificate, Marriage Invitation, School Certificate and Marksheet of Class 10th, Ration Card, Transfer Certificate or Age Certificate for the Bridegroom, Passport-sized photos of the Mother of the Bride, Bridegroom, and their Mother & Father, Bank Pass Book, and Aadhar Card of the Bride's Mother and Father.

Yes, brides from the Scheduled Tribe community with a minimum education of 5th Standard can also avail of the scheme.

The bride should have studied up to 10th Standard, be of legal marriage age (18 years or above), and come from a family with an annual income not exceeding ₹72,000.

The concerned officers include Commissioners, Municipal Commissioners, Panchayat Union Commissioners, District Social Welfare Officers, Extension Officers (Social Welfare), and Rural Welfare Officers (W).

The 8-gram gold coin is given to meet the customary cultural requirement for a girl to wear "Thirumangalyam" made of gold during marriage.

The scheme is applicable only for marriages conducted from 17th May 2011 onwards.