The Assam government has launched the Arundhati Swarna Yojana to promote registered marriages and support newly married brides in Assam. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive overview of the scheme, its benefits, application process, and eligibility criteria.
Overview of the Arundhati Swarna Yojana 2025
The Arundhati Swarna Yojana was introduced to encourage more couples in Assam to officially register their marriages. Currently, many marriages in the state remain unregistered due to various reasons. To address this, the Assam government has offered a gold incentive to newlyweds who fulfill the registration requirements.
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Benefits of the Assam Bride Gold Scheme
Under the Arundhati Swarna Yojana, eligible newly married brides in Assam will receive a financial benefit of Rs 30,000. This amount is aimed at helping them purchase 10 grams of gold, allowing them to choose the gold that they prefer instead of receiving it directly.
Details of the Scheme
| Name of the scheme | Assam Arundhati Swarna Yojana |
| Launched by | Government of Assam |
| Launched on | 1st January 2024 |
| Name of the department | Revenue and Disaster Management Department |
| Beneficiaries | Newlyweds of Assam |
| Objective | To increase the percentage of registered marriages |
| Official Website | https://revenueassam.nic.in/arundhati/ |
Objective of the Scheme
The primary aim of the Arundhati Swarna Yojana is to boost the rate of marriage registration in Assam. Additionally, it seeks to combat child marriage by mandating a legal marriage age of 18 for girls and 21 for boys to qualify for the initiative
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Important Dates
The launch date for the Arundhati Swarna Yojana was set for 1st January 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Arundhati Swarna Yojana, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- A permanent and legal resident of Assam
- The applicant must be a newly married woman
- Funds will be directly transferred to the bride’s bank account
- Girl must be at least 18 years old; boy must be at least 21 years old
- The girl must have completed at least 10th standard education
- The marriage must be registered under the Special Marriage Act, 1954
- The family income of the bride should not exceed Rs 5 lakh per annum
- The scheme is applicable only to the bride’s first marriage
Required Documents
Newlywed brides must prepare the following documents for the application:
- Proof of age
- Marriage certificate
- Income certificate issued by the local Circle Officer
- Bank account details
- Certificate from village Gaonburah or Mouzadar
How to Apply for the Arundhati Swarna Yojana
Follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official website of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department
- On the homepage, scroll to the “citizen” section in the menu bar
- Select the “Apply online” option from the dropdown
- Choose your preferred language for the application form
- Fill out the form with accurate details, including family income, applicant’s name, groom’s name, father’s name, Aadhaar number, and marriage registration details
- Complete the captch and print the filled application form
- Submit the form
How to Check Application Status
To check the status of your application:
- Go to the official website of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department
- Select the “citizen” option in the menu
- Choose “track status” from the dropdown
- Enter your application number, mobile number, and captcha code
- Click “submit” to view your application status
Re-fixing Document Verification Date
If you need to change the date for document verification:
- Visit the official website of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department
- Find the “citizen” option
- Select “refix document verification date”
- Enter your application number, mobile number, and captcha code
- Click “submit” to set a new date for verification