SRINAGAR, April 3 -- The Jammu and Kashmir Government has enhanced the Financial Assistance under the State Marriage Assistance Scheme (SMAS) for poor girls, increasing the amount fromRs.50,000 toRs.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 toRs.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 ...