Rupashree Scheme 2023, Objectives, Eligibility, Process, Rules

The Rupashree Prakalpa or Scheme is an initiative of the West Bengal state government that aims to provide a one-time financial assistance of Rs. 25,000 to economically disadvantaged families for the marriage of their adult daughters.

About Rupashree Prakalpa

▪ On January 31st, 2018, during the State Budget presentation for the financial year 2018-19, the Honorable Finance Minister of the Government of West Bengal announced a one-time grant of Rs. 25,000 for families facing economic difficulties, to be provided as financial assistance for the marriage of their adult daughters.

▪ The grant, to be disbursed under the name “Rupshree Scheme”, is aimed at addressing the difficulties faced by poor families in affording their daughters’ weddings, which often require them to borrow money at high-interest rates.

▪ The Rupashree Scheme will be effective from 01 April 2018 and will be applicable for all marriages from 01 April 2018.

▪ The scheme will be implemented in all districts of West Bengal.

▪ The scheme implemented by the Department of Women Development & Social Welfare and Child Development of West Bengal.

Rupashree Scheme in a Nutshell

Rupashree Prakalpa Objectives

▪ The Rupashree Prakalpa is a scheme that provides a one-time financial grant of Rs. 25,000 for economically challenged families in West Bengal, to help ease the financial burden of their adult daughters’ marriages.

▪ The grant is intended to alleviate the challenges that these families face in terms of the expenses associated with marriage, which often leads them to borrow money at high-interest rates.

Rupashree Prakalpa Eligibility Criteria

▪ This scheme shall apply to any woman who proposes to be married if her application satisfies the following criteria:

1. The applicant has attained the age of 18 years.

2. She is unmarried on the date of submitting her application.

3. The proposed marriage is her first marriage.

4. She was born in West Bengal OR she has been a resident of West Bengal for the last 5 years OR her parents are permanent residents of West Bengal.

5. Her family income is not greater than Rs. 1.50 lakhs per annum.

6. Her prospective groom has attained the age of 21 years.

7. She must have an active bank account for which she is the sole account holder. The bank account must be in a bank that has a MICR code and transacts e-payments through NEFT.

How to apply Rupashree Prakalpa Online

Availability of Application Form

▪ The Scheme’s Application form will be available free of cost from the following offices –

• Office of the Block Development Officer in case the applicant resides in a rural area.
• Office of the Sub-Divisional Officer in case the applicant resides in the Municipal area.
• Office of the Municipal Commissioner in case the applicant resides in the Municipal Corporation area.

Required Documents for Rupashree Scheme

▪ The following documents/certifications must be submitted along with the application form –

▪ 1. Proof of applicant’s age: Self-attested photocopy of any one of the following:

• Birth Certificate /
• Voter ID Card /
• PAN Card /
• Madhyamik Admit Card /
• AADHAR Card /
• Government-recognized School Leaving Certificate.

▪ 2. Never-married status: Self-declaration.

▪ 3. Family Income: Self-declaration.

▪ 4. Proof of Residence: Self-declaration.

▪ 5. Bank Account: Self-attested photocopy of the page of the bank book which provides the following details:

• Complete details of the account holder’s name
• Account no.
• Bank address,
• IFSC Code and
• MICR No.

▪ 6. Proof of proposed marriage: Any one of the following:

• Marriage Invitation Card /
• Notice for Registration of Marriage /
• Self Declaration.

▪ 7. Proof of prospective groom’s age: Photo-copy of any one of the following:

• Birth Certificate /
• Voter ID Card /
• PAN Card /
• Madhyamik Admit Card /
• AADHAR Card /
• Government-recognized School Leaving Certificate.

▪ 8. Coloured passport size photographs of the applicant and the prospective groom.

Submission of Application Form

▪ The completed application form along with all other necessary documents and certifications must be submitted before the date of marriage.

▪ The application form can be submitted to one of the following offices under which the applicant’s residence is located.

• Office of the Block Development Officer
• Office of the Sub-Divisional Officer
• Office of the Commissioner of Municipal Corporation

Application processing and money disbursement

▪ An Enquiry Officer will be assigned to each application and will conduct a field verification before submitting an Enquiry Report.

▪ All applications that have been successfully verified shall be sanctioned by the Sanctioning Officer (BDO/ SDO/Commissioner), and those with a negative report or are ineligible shall be rejected.

▪ Based on fund availability, the Drawing, and Disbursing Officer will transfer the sanctioned grant through IFMS to the bank account of the applicant, at least five days before the proposed date of marriage.

▪ Please ensure that your bank account is in an active status, as accounts that remain inactive for prolonged periods may become inoperative. In the event that your bank account is inoperative, the government will be unable to transfer the funds to you. To avoid this, it is important to use your bank account at least once every few months.

Workflow of Rupashree Scheme

Rupashree form PDF

You can also Download the form of Rupashree Application form through Official Website.

How to fill up Rupashree Form

Rupashree Prakalpa Rules in Bengali

Rupashree Prakalpa Guideline PDF download

▪ To download the full guideline PDF of the Rupashree Scheme click the below link

Click Here to Download PDF

Rupashree Scheme Status Check

▪ Applicants who have been selected for Rupashree Yojana can check the status of their payments online by using their Rupshree ID number. This will allow them to view the expected date of payment for the Rupshree Yojana funds.

▪ To check the expected payment date for Rupashree Scheme funds, visit the official website of the West Bengal Rupashree Online Portal. On the website, click on the “Track Application” option. Then, enter your Rupashree ID number and other required information to submit the form. Once submitted, you will be able to view the expected payment date for your Rupashree scheme funds. Note that the Rupashree ID number was sent to you via SMS when you applied for the scheme.

Step 1: Go to the official web page: https://wbrupashree.gov.in/admin/Login/

Step 2: Click on Track Application

Step 3: Provide your application ID & year

Scheme Monitoring

▪ The scheme will be monitored at State, District, and Sub-divisional levels for effective implementation.

Important Links regarding Rupashree Scheme

• Official Website (Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare)
• Status Check
• WbRupashree
• Download Rupashree Prakalpa Guidelines PDF

Rupashree Prakalpa Helpline Number

▪ If you have any questions about the selection process for the Rupashree Prakalpa program, you can reach out to the office where you submitted your application for assistance and clarification.

▪ To obtain the contact and helpline numbers specific to your district, please visit the official website of your district.

▪ Contact details of the Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare:
Govt. of West Bengal
Address: Bikash Bhaban 10^thFloor
DF Block, Sector 1, Salt Lake City
Pin Code: Kolkata 700091
Phone No: +91-033-23341563
E-Mail Id: secy.wcdsw@gmail.com

Important Q&A regarding Rupashree Scheme

Question 1: Who can apply for the Rupashree scheme or prakalpa started by the Bengal government?
Answer: This scheme is available to any girl who is 18 years of age or older, is a permanent resident of West Bengal, and comes from a family with an annual income of less than 1.5 lakhs.

Question 2: What is Rupashree Scheme 2023?
Answer: Under this program, the government of West Bengal will offer a one-time financial grant of Rs. 25,000 to families experiencing financial difficulties, as financial assistance during the marriage of their daughters.

Question 3: What is the financial assistance provided to marriageable girls in the Rupshree scheme in West Bengal?
Answer: One-time financial assistance of Rs. 25,000 to the economically underlined families at the time of the marriage of their daughters.

Question 4: Where can I get Rupshree Scheme application form?
Answer: Application forms will be free of cost and will be available at all Block, Sub-Divisional and Corporation Offices around the year.

Question 5: Where to Submit the Rupashree Prakalpa Application Form?
Answer: You can submit your Rupashree Prakalpa Application Form in your Gram Panchayat/ BDO Office / SDO Office.

Question 6: When will you get financial assistance of 25000 INR in Rupshree Scheme?
Answer: A week or 4 days before the wedding ceremony, the West Bengal government deposits the Rupshree Scheme amount in your bank account.

Question 7: Can I submit the marriage invitation card with Rupashree Prakalpa Application Form?
Answer: Yes, When submitting the Rupashree Prakalpa Application Form, you are required to provide your marriage invitation card as proof of your marriage.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)