Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Uttarakhand Announces Marriage Incentives and Farming Boost
The Uttarakhand government is increasing the money given to men who marry women with disabilities, bringing it up to ₹50,000.
They also plan to encourage farmers to grow aromatic plants, like those used in perfumes, on a large amount of land, offering financial help to farmers.
In addition, the government is restructuring the jail administration and building new homes for people with low incomes.
Uttarakhand increased marriage incentive to ₹50,000 for men marrying physically-challenged women.
The state will promote aromatic plant cultivation on 22,750 hectares of land.
Farmers cultivating aromatic plants will receive government grants.
The cabinet approved restructuring of the Uttarakhand Jail Administration.
The state approved ₹27.85 crore in extra costs for EWS housing.
- Who
- Uttarakhand government
- What
- Increased marriage incentives, promoted aromatic plant cultivation, approved jail administration restructuring, and approved EWS housing.
- When
- Announced at a cabinet briefing on Tuesday.
- Where
- Uttarakhand
- Why
- To support marriages with physically challenged women, boost aromatic plant cultivation, restructure jail administration and address housing needs.
- Marriage Incentive
- ₹50,000 for men marrying physically-challenged women
- Aromatic Plant Cultivation Land Target
- 22,750 hectares
- Farmers Grant (Under 1 Hectare)
- 80%
- Farmers Grant (Over 1 Hectare)
- 50%
- EWS Housing
- Construction of 1872 houses
