Arundhati Gold Scheme: The Arundhati Gold Scheme was introduced by the Assam government from the financial year 2019-20 to assist economically weaker families in gifting gold to their daughters. Recognising gold as an auspicious and valuable asset, this scheme provides an exclusive financial incentive of Rs. 40,000/- for the purchase of gold.
This assistance is intended solely to improve the social and economic status of the bride and is transferred directly to her bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Overview of the Arundhati Gold Scheme
| Name of the Scheme | Arundhati Gold Scheme |
| Launched By | Government of Assam |
| Launch Date | 01/12/2020 |
| Objective | To provide social and economic security to newly married girls. |
| Benefit | Financial Assistance of Rs. 40,000/- to buy gold for marriage. |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | assam.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria Arundhati Gold Scheme
The Government of Assam has laid down the following eligibility criteria for availing the benefits of the Assam Arundhati Gold Scheme:
The bride must be a permanent resident of Assam.
The bride must have attained the age of 18 years.
The groom must have attained the age of 21 years.
Both the bride and groom should have passed the 10th grade.
The bride’s family’s annual income should not exceed Rs.5,00,000/-.
Marriage registration is required for the application.
The marriage should have taken place on or after 01-12-2019.
The marriage must be registered on or after 01-01-2020.
No educational documents are required for Tea Tribe and Indigenous applicants.
Documents Required for Arundhati Gold Scheme
Applicants had to attach these documents:
Proof of age (HSLC certificate, birth certificate, or equivalent).
Income certificate of the bride’s parents.
Copy of the bride’s bank passbook.
Attested copy of marriage certificate.
A certificate confirming it was the first marriage, issued by Gaonburah or Mouzdar.
Aadhar cards of both bride and groom.
Bank account details of the beneficiary.
How to Apply for the Arundhati Gold Scheme
To be eligible for this scheme, the applicant must follow the application procedure below:
The applicant must apply for the Arundhati Gold Scheme on the same day they apply for marriage registration under the Special Marriage Act of 1954.
The applicant must submit the completed physical application form along with the marriage application to the office of the marriage officer where the marriage registration is requested.
By clicking on the link provided above, you must visit the Arundhati website for the Arundhati Gold Plan.
The homepage will be displayed on your screen.
On the homepage, click on the ‘Application Online’ button.
The application form will be displayed on your screen.
You need to fill out the application form.
Upload the necessary documents to apply for this scheme successfully.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are the benefits?
Eligible beneficiaries receive a one-time financial incentive of Rs. 40,000/-, especially for gold expenditure.
Who manages the disbursement?
The amount is transferred directly to the bride’s bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Is there any public beneficiary list for the scheme?
No, the government does not publish a public beneficiary list. Each applicant can only check their individual application status using their unique details. This ensures privacy and data security.