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Ashirwad Scheme Punjab — Calculations & Slabs for FY 2026-27

Check whether you are eligible for the Rs 51,000 Ashirwad grant under the Punjab government scheme for girls' marriage support.

1. Family & Marriage Details

Statutory Limit: ₹32,790 per year

Required Documents Checklist

Personal & Caste Identification

  • Aadhaar Card of the Bride
  • Aadhaar Card of the Parents/Guardian
  • Domicile/Residence Certificate of Punjab
  • Caste Certificate (issued by competent Punjab authority for SC/BC)

Marriage & Financial Records

  • Annual Income Certificate (income under ₹32,790/year)
  • Proof of Bride's Age (Birth certificate or Matriculation sheet)
  • Aadhaar-seeded Bank Passbook of the Bride (active account)
  • Marriage Card / Marriage Registration Certificate / Self-declaration of marriage

About Ashirwad (Shagun) Scheme Punjab

The **Ashirwad Scheme** (previously known as the Shagun Scheme) is implemented by the Department of Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities, Government of Punjab. The scheme's objective is to provide financial relief to underprivileged families when marrying off their daughters, preventing them from falling into high-interest debt traps.

Statutory Grant Amount

Eligible brides receive a one-time grant of ₹51,000 directly deposited into their bank accounts. The scheme covers daughters of Scheduled Castes (SC), Backward Classes (BC), Christian community, and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) families.

Key Rules & Constraints

  • Punjab Domicile: The applicant's family must be permanent residents of Punjab.
  • Legal Age: The bride must have completed 18 years of age at the time of marriage.
  • Strict Income Cap: The combined annual income of the family from all sources must not exceed ₹32,790. This income limit is statutory and strictly checked against official income certificates.
  • Two-Daughter Cap: The grant is limited to the marriage of a maximum of two daughters per family.
  • Widows and Remarriage: Daughters of widows of any caste are eligible. Additionally, SC widows or divorcees are eligible to claim the benefit for their own remarriage.
  • Application Window: The application must be filed before the marriage or within 30 days after the solemnization of the marriage.

Last verified: June 2026

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Ashirwad Scheme Punjab eligibility criteria 2026

To be eligible for the Ashirwad Scheme in 2026, the family must be a permanent resident of Punjab, belong to SC, BC, Christian, or EWS categories, and have an annual family income of ₹32,790 or less. The bride must be at least 18 years old, and the benefit is limited to the first two daughters of the family.

Ashirwad Scheme Punjab how to apply online

Eligible families can apply online via the official Punjab e-District portal (edistrict.punjabgovt.gov.in) or by visiting local Suwidha Kendras. The application must be submitted either before the marriage or within 30 days after the wedding ceremony. This ensures full compliance with the latest regulations, allowing you to estimate values correctly and avoid common filing errors.

Ashirwad Scheme Punjab amount per month 2026

The Ashirwad Scheme does not pay a monthly allowance. Instead, it provides a one-time financial assistance grant of ₹51,000 transferred directly to the bride's bank account via DBT. This ensures full compliance with the latest regulations, allowing you to estimate values correctly and avoid common filing errors.

Ashirwad Scheme Punjab documents required

Required documents include: 1. Aadhaar Cards of the bride and parents. 2. Punjab Domicile/Residence proof. 3. Caste Certificate (for SC/BC). 4. Annual Income Certificate (under ₹32,790). 5. Age proof of the bride (Birth certificate/Matric mark sheet). 6. Marriage Invitation card or Marriage Certificate.

Where can I verify the source data for this calculator?

You can verify the values against the official notifications listed in our data sources section at the bottom of the page.

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About This Calculator

Target Audience: Salaried taxpayers, investors & retirees planning Indian tax & wealth growth

What Does This Calculator Do?

This calculator checks eligibility and explains the rules for Punjab's Ashirwad Scheme (formerly Shagun Scheme) for FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27, which offers a marriage grant for daughters of low-income families.

How to Use It

  1. Residency & Caste: Confirm Punjab residency and select the social category (SC, BC, or Economically Weaker Section).
  2. Annual Family Income: Enter the total annual family income (statutory limit: ₹32,790/year).
  3. Bride's Age: Input the bride's age at the time of marriage (minimum 18 years required).
  4. Daughter Order: Select if she is the first, second, or subsequent daughter of the household (capped at 2 daughters per family).

The Logic Explained Simply

  • Scheme Assistance: Offers a one-time cash grant of ₹51,000 directly to the bride's bank account before marriage or within 30 days after.
  • Strict Income Ceiling: The family's total annual income must not exceed ₹32,790 (equivalent to approximately ₹2,732 per month) to qualify.
  • Eligible Beneficiaries: Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes, Christian community, widows of any caste, and SC widows/divorcees for their own remarriage.

Real-World Calculation Breakdown

An EWS family in Ludhiana is planning the marriage of their second daughter, who is 21 years old:

  • Family Annual Income: ₹28,000 (Eligible, under the ₹32,790 threshold).
  • Capped Check: Second daughter (Eligible, under the 2-daughter limit).
  • Age Check: 21 years (Eligible, above the 18-year minimum legal age).
  • Verdict: Eligible.
  • Benefit Payout: The bride is entitled to receive a one-time direct bank transfer of ₹51,000 from the Punjab Government.

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