Kunvarbai Nu Mameru Yojana (Gujarat)
Amount₹12,000 per couple
Income limit₹6 lakh a year (rural and urban)
AgeBride 18+, groom 21+
ApplyOnline only, free
⚠️ This is based on one portal page, and the document list reflects commonly asked papers. Confirm with the department.
What is the scheme?
Under Kunvarbai Nu Mameru Yojana the Gujarat Government gives financial help at the wedding of a daughter of a Scheduled Tribe family. Application is online and the money goes straight to the bank account.
Key benefits
- ₹12,000 per couple at the time of marriage
- Paid directly to the applicant's or guardian's bank account
- Can be availed in a mass wedding, and the Saat Phera group marriage scheme may also be possible (per a source)
Eligibility – who can apply
- Native of Gujarat belonging to a Scheduled Tribe
- Annual family income not above ₹6 lakh
- Bride 18 and groom 21 at the time of marriage
- Benefit for up to two adult daughters in a family
- Apply within 2 years of the engagement
Who is not eligible / things to note
- Remarriage cases
- Those not in the tribal category (other communities have separate schemes)
- Those above the income limit
Documents required
- Aadhaar card
- Income certificate
- Caste certificate
- Residence proof
- Bank account details
- Death certificate if the father is deceased
How to apply (step by step)
- Register on evanbandhu.gujarat.gov.in (name as per Aadhaar, date of birth, mobile etc.)
- Log in with the User ID and password sent by SMS
- Choose this scheme among those shown for your category and fill the form
- Upload documents and save to get an application number
- Track status with the application number and date of birth
Frequently asked questions
How much is given?
₹12,000 per couple.
By when should I apply?
Within 2 years of the engagement.
Can I apply offline?
Per a source, applications are online only and free.
Beware: Do not pay any agent or website in the name of applying for a government scheme. Applying on the official portal is generally free. Do not share OTP, PIN or confidential bank details with anyone.