The objective is to provide financial assistance to orphan girls for their marriage.

₹25,000 is provided through Electronic Clearing Service along with 1 Sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam.

No, there is no income limit for eligibility.

The application should be submitted 40 days before the marriage date. In exceptional circumstances, it can be submitted one day prior to the marriage date.

District Social Welfare Officers and Extension Officers (Social Welfare) should be contacted for assistance.

Applications are processed within 15 days from the date of receipt.

No, applications received on or after the date of marriage will not be entertained.

Grievances should be reported to the District Collector/District Social Welfare Officer.

Grievances should be reported to the Director of Social Welfare, 2nd Floor, Panagal Maaligai, Saidapet, Chennai – 600015, with phone number 044-24351885.

Yes, in exceptional circumstances, applications can be submitted one day prior to the marriage date.

Penalties for late submission of applications are not specified in the scheme guidelines.