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J&K Govt Disburses Rs 234 Crore to 44,301 Under Marriage Assistance Scheme

The Jammu and Kashmir government informed the Legislative Assembly that 44,301 beneficiaries have been covered under the marriage assistance scheme in the 2025-26 financial year, with Rs 234 crore disbursed. District-wise data shows Srinagar, Anantnag, and Budgam among the top districts for beneficiaries. Under the separate Ladli Beti Scheme, a cumulative 1,98,024 beneficiaries have been sanctioned with Rs 300 crore disbursed for the same period. This information was provided in response to a question from PDP MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Para.

Key Points: J&K Marriage & Ladli Beti Schemes: Rs 534 Crore Disbursed

  • 44,301 marriage scheme beneficiaries
  • Rs 234 crore disbursed in 2025-26
  • Ladli Beti Scheme covers 1.98 lakh
  • Data revealed in Assembly by Social Welfare Dept
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44,301 beneficiaries covered under marriage assistance scheme: J&K in Assembly

J&K govt covers 44,301 beneficiaries with Rs 234 crore under marriage assistance. Ladli Beti Scheme sanctions 1.98 lakh beneficiaries with Rs 300 crore.

"Under the Ladli Beti Scheme, 1,98,024 cumulative beneficiaries have been sanctioned, with Rs 300 crore disbursed - J&K Government"

Jammu, Feb 20

The Jammu and Kashmir government said on Friday that a total of 44,301 beneficiaries have received support through the marriage assistance scheme, with Rs 234 crore disbursed under this initiative for the period of 2025-26 up to the present date.

The government said this while answering a question by PDP MLA, Waheed-ur-Rehman Para, in the Legislative Assembly.

"Under the Ladli Beti Scheme, 1,98,024 cumulative beneficiaries have been sanctioned, with Rs 300 crore disbursed," the government said.

Data furnished by the Social Welfare Department provided district-wise details of beneficiaries and funds disbursed over the last three years.

As per the data, a total of 26,000 beneficiaries were covered under the Marriage Assistance Scheme in 2023-24 with Rs 130 crore disbursed, while a similar number of 26,000 beneficiaries received assistance in 2024-25 with Rs 130 crore disbursed.

For 2025-26 (as on date), a total of 44,301 beneficiaries have been covered and Rs 234 crore disbursed. The government further stated that the amount includes bills amounting to Rs 70.08 crore pending in the treasury for payments.

The district-wise figures revealed by the government include Srinagar, which had 2,504 beneficiaries; Anantnag, 4,308; Budgam, 4,255; Baramulla, 3,855; Kupwara, 3,426; and Kathua, 2,449, among the districts with the highest number of beneficiaries during the current financial year.

Meanwhile, under the Ladli Beti Scheme, the union territory government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that 1,41,085 beneficiaries were sanctioned in 2023-24 with Rs 213.75 crore disbursed, while 1,76,126 beneficiaries were sanctioned in 2024-25 with Rs 150 crore disbursed.

For 2025-26 (as on date), 1,98,024 cumulative beneficiaries have been sanctioned under the scheme with Rs 300 crore disbursed.

This includes bills amounting to Rs 200 crore pending in the treasury for payments into the pool account maintained by J&K Bank for further disbursement to sanctioned beneficiaries.

- IANS

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Rajesh Q
Good to see the data being presented transparently. However, the article mentions huge amounts of money "pending in the treasury." Rs 70 crore for marriage assistance and Rs 200 crore for Ladli Beti are pending? The government should ensure these funds reach beneficiaries without unnecessary delays. The intent is good, but execution is key.
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Sarah B
It's heartening to see such significant investment in social welfare in J&K. The district-wise breakdown shows a wide reach. Schemes like these provide crucial financial security to families and help in social development.
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Vikram M
The numbers for 2025-26 show a big jump in beneficiaries covered under the marriage scheme compared to previous years. Hope this momentum continues and more eligible people are made aware of how to apply. Awareness camps in villages would help.
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Priyanka N
As someone from a hill state, I know how important such schemes are for families with limited means. It's not just about the money; it's about dignity and support. Ladli Beti is a fantastic concept to change mindsets towards the girl child. More power to such initiatives!
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Karthik V
Solid data-driven answer by the government in the Assembly. This is how accountability should work. The MLA asked a question and got a detailed, district-wise reply. Hope other states also present such clear figures for their welfare schemes.

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