Mass wedding ceremony held in Mainpuri, UP Minister emphasises welfare initiatives of government
Mainpuri, July 12
A total of 203 couples tied the knot during a ceremony held under the Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana in Mainpuri on Saturday.
Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh was the Chief Guest.
He blessed the newlywed couples and wished them a prosperous and blissful married life.
He emphasised the government's commitment to social welfare.
"The Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana is proving to be a boon for economically weaker families. Our government is committed to the welfare of every section of society," he said.
Out of the 203 couples, 14 were from the Muslim community whose Nikah was solemnised according to their religious rituals, while Hindu couples were married amidst the chanting of Vedic hymns.
As part of the scheme, each newlywed couple was provided with financial assistance of one lakh rupees. Following the completion of the rituals, all the couples were presented with gifts and best wishes from the dignitaries present.
Family members of the couples and local citizens were present in large numbers.
The District Magistrate, Superintendent of Police, along with public representatives and senior officials were also present.
The mass marriage initiative is part of the state government's to support families who face financial constraints in conducting wedding ceremonies.
Mukhyamantri Samoohik Vivah Yojana was launched by the Uttar Pradesh government in October 2017.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The fact that 14 Muslim couples had their Nikah according to their rituals shows that the scheme respects all communities. That's true inclusivity. But I hope the financial assistance reaches the couples directly and not through middlemen.
Great to see government support for economically weaker sections. Mass weddings reduce costs and create a community feeling. However, I wonder about the long-term impact beyond just the wedding day—are there follow-up schemes to help these families?
This is a great step, but I wish the government also focused on education and employment for these couples. Marriage is just the beginning—they need sustainable livelihoods. Still, a good initiative overall. 👏
203 couples in one ceremony! That's some serious logistical planning. The presence of DM, SP, and minister shows the government's seriousness. Hope such schemes expand to other states too. Bharat needs more of this. 🚩
Impressive that both Hindu and Muslim ceremonies were conducted with respect for traditions. This is what secularism looks like in practice. The financial help of ₹1 lakh per couple is substantial for rural areas. Good work by the UP government.
The Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana started in 2017 and is still going strong. That's
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