Arundhati Gold Scheme in Narayanpet
AGS
Government of Assam (Inspector General of Registration)
Guidance for businesses in Narayanpet
The ARUNDHATI scheme started on January 1, 2020. It will offer 10 grams of gold as a gift to every bride. The bride and Bridegroom can apply for the scheme before the wedding. The scheme will cost about Rs 800 crore annually.
At a glance
- Scheme Name
- Arundhati Gold Scheme
- Started
- 1 January 2020
- Benefit
- Incentive of ₹40,000 (for gold)
- Bride/Groom Age
- 18 / 21 years
- Income Ceiling
- Parents' income below ₹5 lakh/annum
- Registration
- Special Marriage Act, 1954
Benefits
The benefit of this scheme is the transfer of an incentive of rupees 40,000.
The money will be transferred to the bride's account to incur gold expenditure.
This amount of money cannot be used for any other purpose.
Eligibility
- The bride and groom should have attained the legal age of 18 years and 21 years respectively at the time of registration of the marriage.
- The marriage of the applicant should be registered under the Special Marriage Act, of 1954.
- The applicant should have solemnised her marriage on or after the 1st of December, 2019.
- The applicant should have registered her marriage on or after the 1st of January 2020.
- The applicant girl should apply for the benefit under Arundhati Gold Scheme on the same day that she applies for marriage registration.
- The total income of the parents of the applicant girl should be below Rs 5.00 Lakh per annum.
- The applicant girl can avail of this benefit for her first marriage only.
- Both the bride and the groom must have passed at least HSLC or equivalent, Except Tea Tribe including Adivasi communities of the State.
- No minimum educational qualification is required in the case of Tea Tribe including Adivasi communities for the next five years, as most of the Tea Gardens in the State of Assam do not have High School facility.
Documents required
- Document for proof of age — Other than Tea Tribe and Adivasi Communities: HSLC/CBSE or equivalent pass certificate as proof of age (bride 18 years, groom 21 years).
- Tea Tribe including Adivasi Communities: Birth Certificate of both bride and groom issued by a notified authority, or any academic certificate as proof of age, or a certificate through medical examination from a competent authority (to ascertain the bride and groom have attained 18 and 21 years at the time of registration under the Special Marriage Act, 1954).
- The attested copy of the Certificate of Marriage, issued by the Marriage Officer, in the form specified in the fourth schedule of the Special Marriage (Assam) Act, 1954.
- The income certificate of the parents of the applicant, issued by the Circle Officer of the area in which she resided permanently with her parents.
- Bank Account details of the beneficiary / copy of the Bank passbook of the beneficiary.
- A certificate issued by the Gaonburah/Mouzadar of the village in which the girl resided with her parents before marriage stating that this is the first marriage of the applicant girl.
How to apply
- 1
Apply on Registration Day:
- The applicant shall apply for the Arundhati Gold Scheme on the day of applying for the registration of marriage under the Special Marriage Act, 1954.
- 2
Submit Physical Form:
- The filled-up physical application form shall be submitted along with the Marriage application in the office of the Marriage officer where the registration of marriage is applied for.
- 3
Online Form:
- The applicant girl shall also submit an online form for claiming the benefit; after completing the form, submit online (press Submit) and take a printout.
- 4
Sign & Submit:
- Take the printout before submission, sign the declaration part of the printed form, and submit it physically along with a copy of all listed documents in the office of the concerned Marriage Registration Officer. A receipt is issued on submission.
- 5
Outcome & Transfer:
- Acceptance/rejection is communicated by SMS and email. If accepted, the eligible amount is transferred to the applicant's bank account by the Inspector General of Registration through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
About the scheme
The Arundhati Gold Scheme, launched by the Government of Assam on 1 January 2020, gifts 10 grams of gold to every eligible bride. It transfers an incentive of ₹40,000 to the bride's bank account (via Direct Benefit Transfer) to incur gold expenditure, for first marriages solemnised and registered under the Special Marriage Act, 1954.
Why it matters
- Gold Gift:
- ₹40,000 incentive for the bride's gold.
- Legal Marriage:
- Encourages registration under the Special Marriage Act.
- First Marriage:
- Support for the bride's first marriage.
- DBT:
- Amount transferred directly to the bride's account.
Focus areas
- Bride Support:
- Gold gift for eligible brides.
- Marriage Registration:
- Promotes legal marriage registration.
- Inclusive:
- Special provision for Tea Tribe/Adivasi communities.
Is this scheme right for you?
The Arundhati Gold Scheme supports Assam's brides with a ₹40,000 gold gift while encouraging legal marriage registration. If you are an eligible bride marrying for the first time under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 (meeting the age, income, and education criteria), this scheme can support your wedding.
Official links
Links open the issuing department's website. Always confirm the current terms there before applying.
Frequently asked questions
What is the eligibility Criteria ?
1. The bride and groom should have attained the legal age of 18 years and 21 years respectively at the time of registration of the marriage. 2. The marriage of the applicant should be registered under the Special Marriage Act, of 1954. 3. The applicant should have solemnised her marriage on or after the 1st of December, 2019. 4. The applicant should have registered her marriage on or after the 1st of January 2020. 5. The applicant girl should apply for the benefit under Arundhati Gold Scheme on the same day that she applies for marriage registration. 6. The total income of the parents of the applicant girl should be below Rs 5.00 Lakh per annum. 7. The applicant girl can avail of this benefit for her first marriage only. 8. Both the bride and the groom must have passed at least HSLC or equivalent Except Tea Tribe including Adivasi communities of the State. 9. No minimum educational qualification is required in the case of Tea Tribe including Adivasi communities for the next five years, as most of the Tea Gardens in the State of Assam do not have High School facility
What are the benefits ?
1. The benefit of this scheme is the transfer of an incentive of rupees 40,000. 2. But the only rule in this scheme is when the money will be transferred to the bride's account to incur gold expenditure. 3. This amount of money cannot be used for any other purpose.
List of required document
1. Other than Tea Tribe and Adivasi Communities - HSLC/CBSE or equivalent pass certificate as proof of age whereby the bride should have attained the legal age of 18 years and the groom shall have attained the age of 21 years respectively. 2. Tea Tribe including Adivasi Communities - Birth Certificate of both bride and groom issued by notified authority or any academic certificate as proof of age or certificate through medical examination only from competent authority as a proof of age to ascertain the bride and groom have attained the age of 18 years and 21 years at the time of registration of marriage under Special Marriage Act, 1954 3. The attested copy of the Certificate of Marriage, issued by the Marriage Officer, in the form specified in the fourth schedule of the Special Marriage (Assam) Act, 1954. 4. The income certificate of the parents of the applicant was issued by the Circle Officer of the area in which she resided permanently with her parents. 5. Bank Account details of the beneficiary/ copy of the Bank passbook of the beneficiary. 6. A certificate issued by the Gaonburah/Mouzadar of the village in which the girl resided with her parents before marriage stating that this is the first marriage of the applicant girl
How to apply ?
Follow the below link and provide the required details and documents : https://revenueassam.nic.in/ an
What is the minimum bride and groom ?
The bride and groom should have attained the legal age of 18 years and 21 years respectively at the time of registration of the marriage.
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