The Ladakh State Marriage Assistance Scheme is a financial aid program providing one-time assistance to eligible female beneficiaries for their marriage.

Female beneficiaries belonging to Antodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) or Priority Household (PHH) ration cardholder families, and Divyangjan beneficiaries with benchmark disabilities as defined in “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016”.

Female beneficiaries receive ₹50,000, while Divyangjan beneficiaries receive ₹1,00,000/-.

The bride must be 18 years or above, and the groom must be 21 years or above.

Yes, both the bride and groom must be permanent residents of Ladakh.

The financial assistance is credited to the beneficiary's Aadhar-linked savings bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Applicants need to provide proof of AAY or PHH ration card, Aadhar card, proof of residence in Ladakh, age proof, and disability certificate (for Divyangjan beneficiaries).

Applications must be submitted to the District Social Welfare Officer, Tehsil Social Welfare Officer, or Social Worker of the Department in Leh/Kargil.

The revised scheme became effective on January 1, 2024.

Eligibility is determined as per the guidelines, and the committee sanctions the financial assistance, subject to the availability of funds.