J&K Govt Removes Minimum Qualification Bar Under Marriage Assistance Scheme for Poor Girls
SRINAGAR, Oct 27: In a major social welfare decision, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has removed the minimum educational qualification requirement for availing benefits under the Marriage Assistance Scheme for poor girls.
The move aims to ensure maximum coverage and social support for underprivileged families across the Union Territory.
According to Government Order No. 245-JK(SWD) of 2025, issued by the Social Welfare Department on October 27, 2025, the relaxation of the minimum qualification bar—previously fixed as 8th Class Pass or equivalent—will remain effective up to March 31, 2028.
This modification has been made in partial alteration of Government Order No. 49-JK(SWD) of 2022 dated March 22, 2022. The revised policy will take effect from April 1, 2025, ensuring that all eligible beneficiaries, irrespective of educational qualification, can now apply for financial assistance under the scheme.
The decision follows:
- Council of Ministers Decision No. 109/17/2025 dated October 15, 2025
- Finance Department concurrence vide UO No. FD-Code/314/2025-02-311 dated October 3, 2025
As per the order, applications previously rejected or pending due to the educational qualification bar, as well as new eligible cases, will be processed under the updated guidelines detailed in Annexure “B” of the notification.
The Marriage Assistance Scheme provides one-time financial assistance to poor girls to support their marriage-related expenses, promoting social equity and financial inclusion in Jammu and Kashmir.
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