Archive · 20 Jul 2026
UP's Shadi Anudan Yojana Receives 82,000+ Applications
The Uttar Pradesh government has a special program called Shadi Anudan Yojana.
This program helps poor families who belong to the Other Backward Class (OBC) by giving them money for their daughter's wedding.
So far, more than 82,000 families have applied, and over 14,700 daughters have already received help.
The government gives Rs 20,000 to each eligible family to support the wedding.
This money is sent directly to the family's bank account.
The program is very popular, and the government is working hard to help as many families as possible.
They want to make sure that no one has to worry too much about the money needed for a daughter's wedding.
UP's Shadi Anudan Yojana has received over 82,000 applications in the financial year 2026-27.
More than 14,700 eligible daughters have already benefited from the scheme.
Rs 29.43 crore has been transferred directly into the bank accounts of the beneficiaries.
The scheme provides Rs 20,000 financial assistance per eligible family for the marriage of a daughter.
Priority is given to Divyang, widowed, disaster-affected, and landless families in the application process.
- Who
- Economically weaker families belonging to the Other Backward Class (OBC) in Uttar Pradesh
- What
- UP's Shadi Anudan Yojana providing financial assistance for daughters' marriages
- When
- Financial year 2026-27
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To provide financial relief for the marriage of daughters from economically weaker families
Government Perspective
Public Perspective
Scheme's Impact
Government Perspective
The government believes the scheme is successfully reaching the needy and providing timely financial assistance.
Public Perspective
The public shows trust in the scheme, as evidenced by the high number of applications and positive feedback.
- Applications Received
- 82,000+
- Beneficiaries
- 14,717
- Funds Transferred
- Rs 29.43 crore
- Financial Assistance per Family
- Rs 20,000
- Income Eligibility
- Annual income up to Rs 1 lakh
- Age Requirements
- Girl: 18 years, Boy: 21 years
- Priority Groups
- Divyang, widowed, disaster-affected, and landless families