The government of Andhra Pradesh has launched the scheme named YSR Kalyanamasthu Scheme along with others for the welfare of the state. The officials launched the scheme on 1 October. The scheme is going to provide benefits to the minority section of the state. The officials have decided to provide financial assistance to all the minority couples of Andhra Pradesh. In the following article, we are going to provide details about the YSR Kalyanamasthu Scheme, such as the యెసర్ కళ్యాణమస్తు పథకం application process, eligibility, benefits, and others.
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YSR Kalyanamasthu Scheme
Interested candidates can apply for the schemes online as well as offline. Readers can use the Navasakan Beneficiary Management Portal to apply online for the scheme and visit the concerned department to apply offline for the scheme.
The amount offered to beneficiaries is going to vary depending on the beneficiary’s category. In case, any person in the couple belongs to the PWD category and the other does not belong to it or if both of them are of the PWD category, then the incentive will go to the bride. More updates will soon be updated on this page.
యెసర్ కళ్యాణమస్తు పథకం: Highlights
| Name of the Scheme | YSR Kalyanamasthu Scheme |
| Initiated by | The government of the state |
| Scheme Launch Date | 1 October 2022 |
| Beneficiaries of the Scheme | Minority groups in the state |
| Application Availability Mode | Online/ Offline Mode |
| Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| Official Web Portal | www.gsws-nbm.ap.gov.in |
Benefits of the YSR Kalyanamasthu Scheme
In the following section, we are mentioning some of the highlight benefits of the scheme:
| Categories | Amount |
| Scheduled Caste | Rs. 1,00,000 |
| Scheduled Caste- Inter Caste | Rs. 1,20,000 |
| Scheduled Tribe | Rs. 1,00,000 |
| Scheduled Tribe- Inter Caste | Rs. 1,20,000 |
| Backward Classes | Rs. 50,000 |
| Backward Classes- Inter Caste | Rs. 75,000 |
| Minorities | Rs. 1,00,000 |
| Specially Abled | Rs. 1,50,000 |
| BOCWWB | Rs. 40,000 |
Eligibility Criteria for the Scheme
Interested readers should check the eligibility conditions mentioned in this section. Only eligible candidates who fulfil the conditions provided under this section can apply for the scheme. Given below are the required eligibility criteria:
| Criteria | Description |
| Age | The age of the bride should be at least 18 years old as of the date of the marriage. The age of the groom should be at least 21 years old as of the date of the marriage. There is no maximum age limit. |
| Number of Marriages | Applicants can apply for the scheme only if it is their first marriage. It also includes the Widows. However, widowers are not eligible for the scheme. |
| Educational Qualifications | Both bride and groom must have passed at least class 10 to become eligible for the scheme. |
| Income Conditions | The bride should be at least 18 years old as of the date of the marriage. The age of the groom should be at least 21 years old as of the date of the marriage. There is no maximum age limit. |
Required Documents to apply for the YSR Kalyanamasthu Scheme
Let’s check out a list of documents which will be needed to apply for the YSR Kalyanamasthu Scheme:
| Criteria | Required Documents |
| Marriage Certificate | Marriage Certificate which must be issued by the respective authority. |
| Photos and Wedding Cards | Photo of both bride and groom which must be taken during the wedding or the wedding card holding the bride and groom’s name. |
| Caste/ Community | Integrated Certificate issued by the respective authority i.e., Nativity, Community as well as Date of Birth certificate. |
| Age | Both bride and groom will have to provide eKYC of their respective Aadhaar as the Date of Birth proof during the time of submitting the application form. |
| Education | Bride and Groom will have to submit an SSC certificate or Class 10th Pass Certificate for educational proof. |
| Disability | To prove permanent disability, applicants will have to provide a SADAREM Certificate. |
| Widowhood | Photo of both bride and groom, which must be taken during the wedding or the wedding card holding the bride and groom’s name. |
| Membership of AP | – |
YSR Kalyanamasthu Scheme Online Application Process
In the following section, we are going to elaborate on the process using which one can apply for the above-mentioned scheme. Below are the step-by-step guide to apply for the scheme:
- First of all, you should visit the official website of the Navasakan Beneficiary Management Portal using this link: https://gsws-nbm.ap.gov.in/
- Secondly, the home page will open on the respective screen.
- Thirdly, you must scroll down the home page a little and locate the Schemes section.
- Click on the More button available at the end of that scheme, and a list of all available schemes will open on the respective device.
- You need to locate and click on the name of YSR Kalyanamasthu Scheme, and a new page will open on the screen.
- Read all the scheme-related instructions and click on the apply link.
- After that, the login page will open on the screen where you provide your login credentials.
- After the successful login, the scheme application form will open on the respective device.
- Start entering the details on the application form carefully and recheck the details before moving further with the application process.
- Afterward, upload the required documents in the required format and within the specified size.
- Finally, take a look back at the whole form and tap on the submit button to complete the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Welfare Educational Assistant/ Ward Welfare and Development Secretary in the Navasakam Beneficiary Management will do the verification of the bride and groom. The field verification process will be completed with the following method:
1. Going to the residence of the bride for marriage confirmation.
2. Going to the bride’s residence neighbour’s area for confirmation of marriage.
3. Take a selfie with the bride and the groom.
Yes, readers can also apply for the scheme offline. For this, they will have to approach the respective DA/ WEDPS in the Secretariat. The respective DA/ WEDPS will upload the documents on your behalf and apply for the scheme.
The officials will provide financial assistance after the completion of the due verification for every quarter of the year in February, May, August and November. The amount will be provided to the eligible ones only.