Srinagar, April 4 -- The Government has enhanced the financial assistance under the State Marriage Assistance Scheme (SMAS) for poor girls, increasing the amount from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 75,000 for families holding Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) ration cards.
An order issued by the Department of Social Welfare stated that in partial modification of Government Order No.49-JK(SWD) of 2022 dated March 22, 2022, the financial assistance has been increased to Rs. 75,000 (one time) for eligible AAY category girls of marriageable age under the scheme.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that it is "a step towards dignity and empowerment.
"Our government stands committed to uplifting every household in need. This support will be directly credited befor...