The state government has made some changes in the implementation of the shagun scheme to check swindling. Instead of making payment through cheque, the shagun money will now be directly transferred to the account of the beneficiary.
The government gives Rs 15,000 to those with an income less that Rs 30,000 per annum for the marriage of their daughters. The parents will now have to apply for the benefit before the wedding. No claim will be accepted post-wedding.
The scheme was introduced in 1997 and at that time Rs 5,100 was paid as shagun. Steadily, the scope of the scheme was enhanced and the amount raised to Rs 15,000.
The Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes Welfare Department, which implements the scheme, has exempted the below poverty line (BPL) families and those holding the blue card from producing an income certificate to get the shagun money.
The Government has earmarked Rs 115 crore for the current fiscal year under the scheme. The government is yet to clear the backlog of 72,000 claims received last fiscal year. It has a liability of Rs 108 crore.
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