Chandigarh, July 2 -- The Haryana government on Tuesday said that the backward class families will be given Rs.51,000 as kanyadan assistance during the wedding of their daughters, up from Rs.41,000 being given previously.

This decision will directly benefit eligible families with an annual income of up to Rs.1.80 lakh, a government spokesperson said, adding that the objective of the Mukhyamantri Vivaah Shagun Yojana is to provide financial assistance for the marriage of girls from economically weaker sections.

"Female sportspersons of any category will also get Rs.51,000 assistance for their own marriage. The scheme also extends similar financial support to divyang couples where either the husband or wife is differently-abled," the spok...