People crossing the Howrah Bridge over the Hooghly river, Kolkata
A farmer standing in his cauliflower field at dusk

Widow Re-marriage Scheme

The scheme aims to support the rehabilitation of widows by encouraging marriage through a monetary incentive. It provides a grant to bona fide Himachali men (above 21 years) and women (above 18 years) at the time of marriage.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Widow Re-marriage Scheme
LevelState government
Issued byGovernment of Himachal Pradesh
States and UTsHimachal Pradesh
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsFemale Scheme, Widow, Remarriage, Grant, Financial Assistance

Before you apply

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