The Odisha Government gives ₹51,000 support for the marriage of girls from poor and eligible families.

🔵 1. Understand the Scheme (What You Get)

The Odisha Government gives ₹51,000 support for the marriage of girls from poor and eligible families.

Breakdown of ₹51,000:
₹35,000 – Direct cash transferred to bride’s bank account
₹10,000 – Wedding gifts (household items)
₹6,000 – For organising group marriage event

🔵 2. Check Eligibility (Very Important)

Make sure you meet every condition:

✔ Bride (your daughter) must be 18 years or above

✔ Groom must be 21 years or above

✔ You must be a resident of Odisha

✔ Your family should belong to one of these categories:

BPL (Below Poverty Line)
SC (Scheduled Caste)
ST (Scheduled Tribe)
OBC / SEBC
Minority community
Any economically weaker family

✔ Marriage must be legal & registered

No child marriage allowed.

🔵 3. Prepare All Required Documents

Keep original + photocopies ready:

Applicant / Daughter Documents:

Aadhaar card (Bride)
Age proof (Birth Certificate / School Certificate)
Caste Certificate
Income Certificate
Residence Proof
Bank Passbook (Bride’s bank account)
2 passport-size photos of bride and groom
Marriage declaration form or invitation card (if available)

Guardian Documents:

Aadhaar card (Father/Mother/Guardian)

🔵 4. Visit Your Local Office to Apply

Go to ANY one of the following:

✔ DSWO Office

(District Social Welfare Office)

✔ Block Office / CDPO Office

(Child Development Project Officer)

✔ Implementing Agency (IA)

(Authorized NGO/Institution selected by the Govt.)

They will guide you through the entire process.

🔵 5. Ask for the “Mukhyamantri Kanya Bibaha Yojana Application Form”

This is also known as the MKBY Form.

Fill the form carefully with:

Bride’s details
Family details
Income details
Bank details
Caste & category
Marriage date & venue

Attach all documents required.

🔵 6. Submit the Form to the Office (IA or Block Office)

The office will:

Check your documents
Verify the bride and groom’s age
Verify your income, caste, residence
Check bank account details

If anything is missing, they will tell you to re-submit.

🔵 7. Verification Process Begins

The following authorities check your form:

Implementing Agency (IA)
DSWO (District Social Welfare Office)
District Level Committee (Collector, CDPO, etc.)

They ensure that:
✔ All documents are genuine
✔ Age is legal
✔ No child marriage
✔ Family actually qualifies

🔵 8. Receive Approval & Event Notification

Once approved, you will receive:

✔ Confirmation that your daughter is selected
✔ Date & venue for the Group Marriage Ceremony

(Under the scheme, marriages are conducted in group events for transparency and support.)

🔵 9. Attend the Group Marriage Ceremony

On the event day:

Carry all original documents
Registrar will be present
Marriage will be legally conducted
Marriage certificate will be issued immediately
Bride receives the wedding gift package (₹10,000 worth items)

🔵 10. Post-Event Submission (Handled by IA)

After the event, the Implementing Agency will:

✔ Upload your documents
✔ Submit Utilization Certificate
✔ Upload photos & attendance
✔ Send final report to DSWO

You do not need to do anything here.

🔵 11. Receive ₹35,000 in Bride’s Bank Account (DBT)

After final approval & report:

👉 ₹35,000 will be transferred directly to the bride’s bank account
(DBT – Direct Benefit Transfer)

This usually happens within a few weeks after the marriage ceremony.

🔵 12. Keep Your Documents Safe

After receiving money, keep:

Marriage certificate
DBT proof
Acknowledgement receipts
Form copy

These may be needed in future.

🟢 IMPORTANT RULES YOU MUST FOLLOW

Provide only real documents
Bride must be 18+ and groom 21+
Must attend the official group ceremony
Assistance is given one time only per girl
No dowry must be taken or given
Strict action for false documents

✅ MUKHYAMANTRI KANYA BIBAHA YOJANA – COMPLETE STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE (FOR APPLICANTS)(Father / Mother / Guardian applying for daughter’s marriage)