Uttar Pradesh’s ‘Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana’ has brought about significant positive changes in the lives of economically disadvantaged communities, particularly among backward, Dalit, and minority families in the state.
Launched in 2017, the scheme has not only proven to be a blessing for the daughters of these communities but has also fostered social harmony and inclusiveness. To date, the Yogi Adityanath government has successfully facilitated the marriages of over 4 lakh girls from underprivileged backgrounds, ensuring that each marriage is conducted with complete respect and in accordance with customs.
This initiative has exposed the shortcomings of political parties that once thrived on the support of backward, Dalit, and minority communities but failed to implement tangible developmental work for their benefit, an official statement said. The scheme has demonstrated that true empowerment of society comes not through empty promises, but decisive action, the statement added.
Yogi’s focus on development and inclusivity exemplifies his government’s commitment to the principle of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’, the statement said.
The success of the Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana is clearly reflected in the numbers, underscoring its positive impact on backward, Dalit, and minority communities. To date, over 2.20 lakh girls from
Dalit families, 1.30 lakh from backward families, and more than 40,000 from minority families have benefitted from the scheme.
Additionally, around 16,000 families from the general category have also availed themselves of this initiative. This scheme not only fulfils the dream of marriage for daughters from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, but it also provides them with social and economic security.
Each couple receives financial assistance of Rs 51,000 for the wedding, which covers essential marriage items, cash deposits in the bride’s account, and event arrangements.
CM Yogi has consistently demonstrated, over his seven and a half years in office, that empowering marginalised communities is his top priority, the statement said.
Through this scheme, he is ensuring that all sections of society, especially the backward, Dalit, and minority communities, are integrated into the mainstream and receive concrete support for their development, the statement added.
The government has investment of over Rs 2,200 lakh in the scheme so far. The greatest benefit of the Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana is that it provides equal opportunities to all, transcending caste and religious boundaries.
Marriages are conducted according to the religious customs of the families involved, whether they are Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, or Christian, promoting social harmony and unity.
The scheme has provided relief to impoverished families and opened the door to a brighter future for their daughters. The scheme has not only provided financial support to underprivileged families but has also catalysed positive social change.
Mass marriage ceremonies bring together people from diverse sections of society, fostering social harmony and unity.
