Uttar Pradesh Samuhik Vivah Yojana to Facilitate Marriages of Over 1 Lakh Couples in 2025

Samuhik Vivah Yojana 2025: Uttar Pradesh government plans to conduct weddings for more than 1 lakh couples in 2025 under Samuhik Vivah Yojana. With increased financial support and stronger monitoring, this scheme focuses on helping poor couples by combining social dignity and transparency.

Here’s what you need to know about the benefits, eligibility, application process, and community effect of this mass wedding scheme.

Benefits of Samuhik Vivah Yojana

The financial year 2025-26 brings a big boost to this scheme, with the government offering Rs 1 lakh as help for each couple. This amount has been doubled to better support weddings and related expenses, making it easier for poor families to celebrate this important event with honor.

Besides the higher cash help, beneficiaries also get quality gifts and essential wedding materials. The government is making sure all items meet good standards to add value to the couples’ special day.

Aspect	Details
Target Couples in 2025	Over 1 lakh
Financial Assistance	Rs 1,00,000 per couple
Beneficiary Selection Level	Directorate (not District)
Verification	Mandatory Aadhaar & Biometric at wedding
Oversight	Observers, Divisional Deputy Director, District SWO presence
Official Website	https://samajkalyan.up.gov.in/en

Eligibility Criteria

This scheme focuses on poor and deserving couples, supporting those who might face money problems to hold their weddings. Authorities prepare beneficiary lists carefully, using local bodies, gram panchayats, and anganwadi centres to identify genuine applicants.

Application Process for Samuhik Vivah Yojana

Applying for the Samuhik Vivah Yojana is simple and clear. The process includes:

• Submitting applications online with Aadhaar verification for the bride and groom to stop fraud.
• Mandatory biometric checks of both partners at the wedding site to confirm identity.
• Digital tracking from application to benefit distribution.

This digital system improves clarity and helps remove irregularities or fake beneficiaries.

Role of Officials and Oversight

Stricter oversight makes sure mass weddings run smoothly. Key points include:

• Choosing beneficiaries at the directorate level, not just district level, to cut down irregularities.
• Observers monitor wedding events in districts other than their own to ensure fair supervision.
• Required presence of divisional deputy director and district social welfare officer during weddings.
• Observers report directly to directorate or divisional deputy director.
• Officials are held responsible if they skip Aadhaar verification or any rules.

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Quality and Distribution of Materials

The government focuses on high standards in the gifts and materials given to couples. Special steps ensure:

• Quality items go to beneficiaries.
• Distribution happens on time and fairly across all districts.
• Clarity is kept at every step, checked digitally and by officials on site.

Community Effect and Social Benefits of Mass Weddings

More than just financial help, these mass weddings are a step to promote social dignity and community feeling. They help:

• Help poor families celebrate marriage ceremonies with respect.
• Encourage teamwork by bringing many couples together, building unity.
• Show the importance of women’s respect and increase social awareness.
• Lower financial pressure on families, making marriage a happy event instead of a stress.

Through Samuhik Vivah Yojana, Uttar Pradesh sets a strong example of mixing welfare with technology for social change. If you or someone you know qualifies, contact local social welfare offices or visit the official UP Social Welfare Department website to get details about applications and benefits.