The Andhra Pradesh government allocated 750 crores for this scheme. The initiative of the Andhra Pradesh government will provide financial aid for brides of different castes. For STs, Rs 1 lakh, SCs Rs 1 lakh, SCs, and STs, inter-caste marriage will get Rs 1.20 lakh, BCs Rs 50,000, BCs inter-caste marriages will be provided Rs 75,000, Minorities Rs 1 lakh, Rs 1.50 lakhs for the disabled, Construction workers will get Rs 40 Thousand as Pelli Kanuka under this ysr Pelli kanuka scheme.
YSR Pelli Kanuka Scheme
The third scheme YSR Pelli Kanuka is similar to Chandranna Pelli Kanuka of AP and Kalyana Lakshmi of Telangana.
Overview of Scheme
| Name of Scheme | YSR Pelli Kanuka Scheme |
| Department | SC/ST Welfare Department |
| Introduced By | AP Govt. |
| Beneficiary | EWS/SC/ST/Disabled |
| Objective | To Provide Financial Support |
| Type of Scheme | State Govt Scheme |
| Mode of Application | Online/Offline |
| Official Website | http://ysrpk.ap.gov.in/ |
Eligibility Criteria:
- Both the bride and groom must be enrolled in the Public Empowerment Survey
- Both the bride and groom must be residents of the state of Andhra Pradesh
- Both the bride and groom must have an authentication card.
- The bride must have a white ration card.
- The bride must be 18 and 21 years of age for the groom as of the date of marriage.
- Only those married for the first time can apply for the scheme. However, the bride can apply for the scheme even if she is a widow.
- Marriage should only take place in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Documents Required
When completing the YSR Pelli Kanuka application form, the following documents must be submitted:-
- Birth certificate
- SSC Certificate specifying the date of birth of the groom and bride.
- Caste certificate
- Passport size photograph
- Bank passbook first-page copy
- Ration card or BPL card
- Aadhaar Card
- The income certificates of both families
- The invitation card for the wedding
Scheme Guidelines:
- Applicants can register at the Mandal Mahila Samakhya / Mepma office.
- Then, officers will do field inspections.
- After field verification, 20% of the incentive will be put in the bride's bank account before the wedding.
- The remaining money is deposited after the wedding.
- After that, the marriage certificate is issued.
How To Apply for AP YSR Pelli Kanuka Scheme Online
AP YSR Pelli Kanuka Scheme 2023's official website is yrpk.ap.gov.in.
YSR Pelli Kanuka Registration for Urban Area Citizens: Registrations must be done at least five days before the wedding date. For people who live in urban areas, Registration can be done at Registration-Cum-Help Desks in the MEPMA Municipality.
Check the Application Status of the YSR Pelli Kanuka Scheme
Here, applicants can check the status of their AP YSR Pelli Kanuka Scheme application by entering the Aadhaar card number of the bride or groom and clicking on the "Get Status" button.