Official website of Arundhati Gold Scheme

• Arundhati Gold Scheme Official Website
• Department of Revenue and Disaster Management, Assam

Arundhati Gold Scheme Customer Care

• Assam Arundhati Gold Scheme Helpline Number: 0361-2452854
• Assam Arundhati Gold Scheme Helpdesk Email: dlrs-igr@assam.gov.in

Summary of Arundhati Gold Scheme

Information of Arundhati Gold Scheme

The Arundhati Gold Scheme is one of the most important welfare schemes of the Government of Assam.

• The scheme was launched on 1st January 2020.
• It is implemented and administered by the Department of Revenue and Disaster Management, Government of Assam.
• Many parts of the country continue to face social evils such as child marriage, female foeticide, and dowry.
• Although the dowry system is largely absent in Assam, it is still the desire of many parents to marry their daughters with dignity and adequate support.
• Giving gold during marriage has traditionally been considered auspicious.
• Parents believe that gifting gold at the time of marriage enhances the social and economic security of their daughters.
• However, due to poor financial conditions, many families are unable to fulfill this wish.
• Keeping the needs of such economically weaker families in mind, the Government of Assam launched the Arundhati Gold Scheme, also known as Arundhati Gold Achoni.
• Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹40,000 is provided to brides to purchase gold for their marriage.
• To avail the benefit, the marriage must be mandatorily registered under the Special Marriage Act, 1954.
• The minimum age of the bride should be 18 years and that of the groom should be 21 years.
• Applicants are not eligible if the annual family income exceeds ₹5,00,000.
• The marriage of the girl beneficiary must be held on or after 01-12-2019, and the marriage registration should be completed on or after 01-01-2020.
• Eligible beneficiaries can apply for financial assistance through the Arundhati Gold Scheme Online Application Form .
• The payment status of the Arundhati Gold Scheme can be checked online.

Arundhati Gold Scheme Benefits

The Government of Assam provides the following benefit to all eligible beneficiaries under the Arundhati Gold Scheme:

• Financial assistance of ₹40,000 is provided to purchase gold for marriage purposes.

Eligibility Requirements of Arundhati Gold Scheme

• The bride and bridegroom must be residents of Assam.
• The minimum age of the bride should be 18 years and that of the bridegroom should be 21 years.
• Both the bride and bridegroom should have passed at least HSLC or an equivalent examination.
  Exception: No minimum educational qualification is required for beneficiaries belonging to Tea Tribes or Adivasi communities.
• The annual family income of the bride should not exceed ₹5,00,000.
• The marriage must be registered under the Special Marriage Act, 1954.
• The bride must apply for the Arundhati Gold Scheme on the same day as applying for marriage registration.
• The marriage should take place on or after 1st December 2019.
• The registration of marriage should be completed on or after 1st January 2020.

Application steps for Arundhati Gold Scheme

1. The only way to apply for gold assistance under the Arundhati Gold Scheme is through the online application form .
2. The online application form is available on the official website of the scheme.
3. The beneficiary must fill in the following details in the application form:
   • Social Community Details:
     • Tea Tribe communities
     • Others
   • Annual family income
   • Whether the marriage is registered under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 (Yes/No)
   • Whether it is the first marriage (Yes/No)
   • Whether HSLC or equivalent examination has been passed (Yes/No)
   • District name
   • Sub-Registrar Office (SRO) name
   • Applicant Details:
     • Name of applicant (bride)
     • Name of groom
     • Father’s name (bride)
     • Mother’s name (bride)
     • Address
     • PIN code
     • Name of marriage registration office
     • Name of marriage registration officer
     • Marriage certificate number
     • Date of marriage
     • Date of birth of bride
     • Date of birth of groom
     • Email ID of bride
     • Mobile number of bride
   • Bank Account Details:
     • IFSC code
     • Bank name
     • Bank branch name
     • Applicant name as per bank passbook
     • Bank account number of bride
4. Fill in the captcha correctly and submit the application form.
5. After submission, an application number will be generated.
6. The marriage officer will schedule an appointment and inform the applicant through SMS or email.
7. On the day of appointment, the applicant must submit the following original documents along with a printout of the application form (as applicable):
   • HSLC / CBSE or equivalent pass certificate
   • Birth certificate
   • Medical examination certificate for proof of age
   • Attested copy of marriage certificate under the Special Marriage Act, 1954
   • Income certificate
   • Copy of bank passbook
   • First marriage certificate issued by Gaonburah / Mouzdar of the village
8. After submission to the Marriage Officer, the application will be thoroughly scrutinized.
9. The applicant will be informed about acceptance or rejection of the application through SMS or email.
10. Upon approval, the financial assistance for gold will be credited directly to the bride’s bank account.
11. The application status of the Arundhati Gold Scheme can be checked online.

Required Documents for Arundhati Gold Scheme

• Domicile certificate of Assam
• Proof of Age (as applicable):
  • For SC/ST communities:
    • HSLC / CBSE or equivalent examination pass certificate
    • Birth certificate, OR
    • Medical certificate for proof of age issued by a competent authority (only in case of non-availability of birth certificate)
  • For Non-SC/ST and Non–Tea Tribe/Adivasi communities:
    • HSLC / CBSE or equivalent examination pass certificate
  • For Tea Tribe and Adivasi communities:
    • Birth certificate of both bride and groom, OR
    • Any educational certificate, OR
    • Medical certificate issued by a competent authority

Key Features of Arundhati Gold Scheme

• The applicant bride can avail the benefit of the Arundhati Gold Scheme only for her first marriage.
• To avail the benefit, both the bride and the groom must have passed HSLC / CBSE or an equivalent examination.
• However, if the bride and groom belong to the Tea Tribe or Adivasi communities, no educational qualification is required.
• At the time of launch, the financial assistance under the scheme was ₹30,000.
• In view of rising gold prices, the Government of Assam increased the assistance amount to ₹40,000.
• The financial assistance provided under the scheme must be used only for purchasing gold and not for any other purpose.
• The Inspector General of Registration is the nodal officer for implementing the scheme at the State level.
• The Sub-Registrar is the nodal officer for implementation at the district level.
• The application must be accepted or rejected within one week from the date of submission.
• Upon acceptance of the application, the Inspector General of Registration is responsible for transferring the assistance amount to the applicant’s bank account.
• In case of any grievance, the District Registrar acts as the Appellate Authority.

Relevant Links of Arundhati Gold Scheme

• Arundhati Gold Scheme Online Application Form
• Arundhati Gold Scheme Application Status
• Arundhati Gold Scheme Re-fix Date for Verification
• Arundhati Gold Scheme Official Website
• Arundhati Gold Scheme Official Guidelines (PDF)
• Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Government of Assam

Contact Information of Arundhati Gold Scheme

• Arundhati Gold Scheme Helpline Number: 0361-2452854
• Arundhati Gold Scheme Helpdesk Email: dlrs-igr@assam.gov.in
• Office Address:
  Revenue & Disaster Management Department,
  F Block, 1st Floor,
  Assam Secretariat (Civil),
  Dispur, Guwahati – 781006