Bengaluru: From
November 1, Muslim brides from families with annual income less than Rs
1.5 lakh can claim financial support of Rs 50,000 either in cash, gold
or house hold articles from the state government.
The
project launched by the Department of Minority Welfare will give the
bride a voice and set aside an initial sum of Rs 10 crore with the aim
of supporting atleast 2,000 marriages by the end of this financial year.
According
to sources at the state directorate of minorities, the project was
launched last Monday without any fanfare. In a bold move, the state
insists that marriages will only be supported if the bride is over 18
years of age and the groom, 21.
“Under
the project, government will reserve Rs 50,000 per bride for those who
come poor families. The money will be released at the bride’s request.
If the bride so chooses, cash will be given directly. Otherwise, it will
be utilized on marriage expenses, purchase of house hold items
including almirahs, clothes, gold etc. This will give the women a
voice,” said an officer.
According
to the officials from the directorate as per the government order,
brides seeking the financial support must apply 30 days in advance. She
has to furnish details of her family’s income status, date of marriage,
venue etc. The government will release the money after processing the
application.
Under
the scheme, the bride can seek a total amount in the form of cash or
Rs.15,000 as cash and household goods for the remaining sum. “From cots
to utensils, we will give her whatever she wishes before the marriage
date,” said the official.
Even
those who migrated to Karnataka three years ago can avail of the
scheme, as long as she has been a resident of the state for a minimum of
three years. The main intention behind this project is to help poor
families hold marriages for their girl children in dignity,” he added.
However,
another officer, on condition of anonymity, said some rules are still
unclear. “We are seeking government guidance on whether this scheme will
be applicable to only to one woman in each family or more.
There
is no clarity on whether the money will be credited directly to the
bride’s bank account or paid in cash. Even the name of the scheme has
not yet been not finalized. The project has been launched informally as
the government fears it may lead to allegations of appeasement," he
explained.
Courtesy:deccanchronicle dot com
What nonsense. Tax payers just going for a toss. Why don't they give a special incentive for the first night celebrations of newly wed Muslims? Haj trips, free education, job reservations. Shameless beggars
ReplyDeleteBeggar....Wat about SC and ST Reservation and OBC Reservation for education and jobs?
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