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Rupashree Prakalpa

Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare, Government of West Bengal

One-time financial assistance to families of economically disadvantaged girls at the time of their marriage to reduce financial burden and discourage child marriage in West Bengal.

Benefit

₹25,000 one-time grant

For

Girls aged 18+ from EWS families

Coverage

West Bengal

Since

2018

Last Verified

Mar 2026

Eligibility

Who Can Apply

  • West Bengal domicile brides aged 18 or above at time of marriage
  • Family annual income below ₹1.5 lakh
  • First marriage of the bride
  • Application must be made within 60 days before or after the marriage date

Who Cannot Apply

  • Brides below 18 years of age
  • Families with annual income above ₹1.5 lakh
  • Second or subsequent marriages of the bride
  • Non-WB domicile applicants
  • Applications submitted beyond 60 days of marriage

Benefits

  • One-time grant of ₹25,000 at the time of marriage
  • Direct bank transfer to the bride's account
  • Applicable only for adult marriage (bride aged 18 or above)

Documents Required

  • Aadhaar Card (bride)
  • West Bengal voter ID or domicile certificate
  • Age proof of bride (birth certificate or school leaving certificate confirming age 18+)
  • Income certificate of family (below ₹1.5 lakh per annum)
  • Bank passbook in bride's name (Aadhaar-linked)
  • Marriage invitation card or declaration of intended marriage date
  • Ration card
  • Passport size photograph of bride

How to Apply

Online

  1. Visit socialsecurity.wb.gov.in
  2. Navigate to Rupashree Prakalpa and register
  3. Fill personal, family income, and marriage details
  4. Upload required documents and submit
  5. Application must be submitted within 60 days before or after the marriage date
  6. Track application status on the portal

Offline / CSC

  1. Visit Duare Sarkar camp in your area (held periodically)
  2. Visit the Block Development Office (rural) or Sub-Divisional Office (urban)
  3. Collect and fill the Rupashree application form
  4. Submit with original documents within the 60-day window
  5. Grant is disbursed directly to the bride's bank account after verification

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Applications can be submitted up to 60 days before the marriage date, or up to 60 days after. Do not wait too long after the wedding.