Dr.Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme

Dr.Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme

Introduction This scheme was launched in the year 1975 with the focus to rehabilitate the widows and to encourage the widow remarriage. The financial support was gradually enhanced from Rs.5000/- to Rs.20.000/- from November 2009.Also no income ceiling was fixed to avail the scheme. The applications to avail the scheme will be processed within 15 days.

What are the objectives of the scheme? The scheme was initiated in the year 1975, to encourage widow remarriage and rehabilitate widows are the prime objectives of the scheme.

What is the assistance provided under this scheme? Rs.20,000 is provided as assistance in the form of Rs.10,000 as National saving certificate and Rs.10,000/- as demand draft or cheque.

What are the criteria for availing the benefit under this scheme? The criteria for availing the benefits under this scheme are: 1.          No ceiling of annual income has been fixed for availing this assistance. 2.          The minimum age limit of 20 years for the girl is fixed for availing the assistance.

Who are the beneficiaries under this scheme? The couples of remarriage under this scheme are the beneficiaries.

For the year 2010-2011 what is the budget estimated to be allocated for this scheme? For the year 2010-2011 Rs.35 Lakh has been allocated in the budget to benefit poor widows for remarriage.

What is the time limit for sending the application? The application has to be sent within 6 months from the date of marriage.

What are the certificates to be enclosed while sending the application for availing the scheme? The following certificates to be enclosed while sending the application: 1.          The death certificate of the first husband of the remarried women. 2.          Certificate of registration of the 2nd marriage of the remarried widow. 3.          Date of birth certificate of the remarried widow. 4.          Marriage invitation of the 2nd marriage of the remarried widow.

What is the estimated time limit for the process of applications? From the date of receipt of applications, it will be processed in 15 days.

Who are the officials to be contacted by the beneficiaries for availing the scheme? The District social welfare officer and extention officers (Social welfare)

Where should the grievance to be addressed? The grievances may be addressed to: 1.          The Director, Tamilnadu State social Welfare Board, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005. 2.          District Collector 3.          District Social Welfare Officer.