Rupashree Prakalpa: Form, Benefits, Status, Eligibility

The Rupashree Prakalpa Scheme, launched by the Government of West Bengal in 2018, provides financial assistance to poor families for their daughters’ marriages.

Overview:

Aspect	Details
Purpose	To help economically weak families with the expenses of their daughters’ weddings.
Eligibility	– Family’s annual income: Rs. 1.5 lakhs or less – Girl must be 18 years old or older – Girl must have completed at least 10th grade
Benefits	– One-time payment of Rs. 25,000 – Money directly transferred to parents’ or guardians’ bank account
Conditions	– Marriage must take place in West Bengal – Scheme can be used for the marriage of up to two daughters in a family – Applications: 3 months before to 1 year after the wedding
Impact	Helps families celebrate daughters’ weddings without financial stress, improving the social status of girls in the state.

Rupashree Prakalpa Details in Bengali:

• রূপশ্রী প্রকল্প পশ্চিমবঙ্গ সরকারের একটি সামাজিক কল্যাণমূলক প্রকল্প, যা ২০১৮ সালে চালু করা হয়েছে। এই প্রকল্পের লক্ষ্য হল রাজ্যের অর্থনৈতিকভাবে দুর্বল পরিবারের মেয়েদের বিয়ের জন্য এককালীন আর্থিক সহায়তা প্রদান করা।
• এই প্রকল্পের আওতায় পশ্চিমবঙ্গের বাসিন্দা এমন মেয়েদের পারিবারিক বার্ষিক আয় ১.৫ লক্ষ টাকার সমান বা কম হতে হবে। যোগ্য পরিবারগুলো মেয়ের বিয়ের জন্য এককালীন ২৫,০০০ টাকা আর্থিক সহায়তা পাবেন, যা মেয়ের পিতা-মাতা বা অভিভাবকের ব্যাঙ্ক অ্যাকাউন্টে সরাসরি স্থানান্তরিত করা হয়।
• প্রকল্পটি ১৮ বছর বা তার বেশি বয়সী মেয়েদের বিয়ের জন্য প্রযোজ্য এবং পশ্চিমবঙ্গের মধ্যেই বিয়ে হতে হবে। এছাড়াও, যারা রূপশ্রী প্রকল্পের সুবিধা পাবেন তাদের কমপক্ষে দশম শ্রেণী বা সমমানের শিক্ষা সম্পন্ন করতে হবে।
• রূপশ্রী প্রকল্পটি অর্থনৈতিকভাবে দুর্বল পরিবারের উপর আর্থিক বোঝা কমিয়ে তাদের মেয়ের বিয়ে সম্মানের সঙ্গে সম্পন্ন করতে সহায়তা করেছে। এই প্রকল্পটি রাজ্যের মেয়েদের সামাজিক অবস্থান উন্নত করেছে, যা তাদের সমান সুযোগ প্রাপ্তিতে সহায়ক। এই প্রকল্পটি পশ্চিমবঙ্গ সরকারের একটি প্রশংসনীয় উদ্যোগ এবং রাজ্যের মানুষের মধ্যে ভালোভাবে গ্রহণ করা হয়েছে।
• প্রকল্পটি ১৮ বছর বা তার বেশি বয়সী মেয়েদের বিয়ের জন্য প্রযোজ্য এবং বিয়ের তারিখের তিন মাস আগে থেকে এক বছর পর পর্যন্ত আবেদন করা যেতে পারে। একটি পরিবারের দুই মেয়ের বিয়ের জন্য এই সুবিধা প্রযোজ্য।

Benefits of the Rupashree Prakalpa Scheme:

1. Financial Help

The scheme gives Rs. 25,000 to families for their daughters’ weddings.

2. Celebrating with Dignity

This scheme makes sure that girls from families with less money can have a nice wedding without feeling stressed about the costs. It helps the girls and their families feel proud and respected.

3. Encouraging Education

To get the money from the scheme, the girls need to have finished at least 10th grade in school. This eligibility criteria helps encourage girls to stay in school and get a good education, which is important.

4. Easy to Apply

Applying for this scheme is simple. Families can get the application forms both online and offline, making it easy for them to fill out and submit without any problems.

5. Timely Help

Families can apply for the scheme three months before the wedding or up to one year after the wedding. This way, they can get the money when they need it the most.

Rupashree Prakalpa Eligibility Criteria:

Annual Income

• The family’s annual income must be less than or equal to Rs. 1.5 lakhs.

Age and Marital Status

• The girl must be 18 years or older.
• She must be unmarried when submitting the application.
• The prospective groom must be at least 21 years old.

Education

• The girl must have completed at least 10th standard or equivalent education.

Number of Daughters

• The scheme is applicable for the marriage of one or two daughters in a family.

Residence

• The girl must be born in West Bengal, OR
• She must have been a resident of West Bengal for the last 5 years, OR
• Her parents must be permanent residents of West Bengal.

Bank Account

• The girl must have an active bank account in her name. The bank must have an IFSC Code, MICR code, and support NEFT transactions.

Application Submission Time

• Applications must be submitted at least 30 days before the date of marriage and up to one year after the date of marriage.

Also Read: Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme All Details

Required Documents For Rupashree Prakalpa:

• a) Proof of applicant’s age: Self-attested photo-copy of any one of the following: Birth Certificate / Voter ID card / PAN Card / Madhyamik Admit card / AADHAR card / Primary School Leaving Certificate
• b) Never-married Status: Self-declaration on application form
• c) Family income: Self-declaration certified by a Competent Authority
• d) Proof of Residence: Self-Declaration certified by a Competent Authority
• e) Bank Account: Self-attested photo-copy of page of bank book which provides complete details of the account holder’s name, account no., bank address, IFSC code and other details
• f) Proof of proposed marriage: Any one of the following: Marriage Invitation Card / Notice for Registration of Marriage
• g) Proof of prospective groom’s age: Photocopy of any one of the following: Birth Certificate / Voter ID card / PAN Card / Madhyamik Admit card / AADHAR card / Primary School Leaving Certificate (attested by prospective spouse)
• h) Coloured passport size photographs of the applicant and the prospective groom

Rupashree Prakalpa Application Form Download:

• Download the application form.

Also Read: Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme All Details

How To Check Rupashree Prakalpa Status:

Also Read: Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme All Details

Frequently Asked Question

Who can apply for Rupashree Prakalpa benefit?

Any woman can apply to this scheme who proposes to be married if her application satisfies the following criteria:
● She has attained the age of 18 years AND is unmarried on the date of submitting her application.
● The proposed marriage is her first marriage.
● 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.
● Her family income is not greater than Rs. 1.50 lakhs per annum.
● Her prospective groom has attained the age of 21 years.
● She has an active bank account for which she is the sole account-holder. The bank account must be in a bank that has an IFS Code and an MICR code and transacts e-payments though NEFT.

Which documents are required for Rupashree Prakalpa?

• Required supporting documents:
• a) Proof of applicant’s age: Self-attested photo-copy of any one of the following: Birth Certificate / Voter ID card / PAN Card / Madhyamik Admit card / AADHAR card / Primary School Leaving Certificate
• b) Never-married Status: Self-declaration on application form
• c) Family income: Self-declaration certified by a Competent Authority
• d) Proof of Residence: Self-Declaration certified by a Competent Authority
• e) Bank Account: Self-attested photo-copy of page of bank book which provides complete details of the account holder’s name, account no., bank address, IFSC code and other details
• f) Proof of proposed marriage: Any one of the following: Marriage Invitation Card / Notice for Registration of Marriage
• g) Proof of prospective groom’s age: Photocopy of any one of the following: Birth Certificate / Voter ID card / PAN Card / Madhyamik Admit card / AADHAR card / Primary School Leaving Certificate (attested by prospective spouse)
• h) Coloured passport size photographs of the applicant and the prospective groom

How is the application sanctioned and benefit disbursed under Rupashree Prakalpa?

• Each application will be assigned to an Enquiry Officer, who will conduct a field verification and submit an enquiry report. The Sanctioning officer (BDO/ SDO/Commissioner) shall sanction all applications that have been successfully verified, and reject those that have a negative report or are ineligible. The applicant whose application is rejected will be informed about such rejection. The Drawing and Disbursing Officer will transfer the sanctioned grant to the bank account of the beneficiary. It is now totally an online process and the website is www.wbrupashree.gov.in