Commendable Initiative of Chhattisgarh Government Under Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana

Chhattisgarh / Raipur

Commendable Initiative of Chhattisgarh Government Under Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana

Raipur | 11-Feb-2026 59

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Tourism and Culture Minister Shri Rajesh Agrawal Blesses 283 Couples

Grand Mass Marriage Ceremony Held at Rajim

Four Surrendered Naxalite Couples Also Tied the Nuptial Knot

Event to Be Registered as a World Record

Raipur : Reflecting the sensitive and welfare-oriented vision of the Shri Vishnu Deo Sai Sai-led Chhattisgarh Government, a grand mass marriage ceremony of 283 couples was solemnised on Tuesday at the new fair ground in Rajim under _Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana_. The historic event was graced by the State’s Tourism and Culture Minister Shri Rajesh Agrawal as the chief guest. He extended his blessings to the newly-wed couples. The ceremony was presided over by Rajim MLA Shri Rohit Sahu.

This flagship scheme of the State government has significantly eased the financial burden on needy families and has emerged as a boon for all sections of society, enabling dignified marriages for daughters from economically weaker backgrounds.

Addressing the gathering, Tourism and Culture Minister Shri Rajesh Agrawal said that Chhattisgarh Government's _Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana_ has emerged as a practical and compassionate solution for the families concerned about their daughter's wedding and the expenses involved. Under the scheme, financial aid of Rs 50,000 is provided per couple, of which Rs 35,000 is directly transferred to the bride’s bank account. The remaining Rs 15,000 is spent on wedding arrangements, bridal adornment and other related expenses.

Shri Agrawal noted that the scheme supports needy families in performing their daughters’ marriages with dignity. The solemnisation of so many marriages together, following all traditional rituals, is a matter of pride for society. He lauded the district administration and the Women and Child Development Department for organising the event successfully. He extended his best wishes to the newly-wed couples for a happy and prosperous married life.

A total of 94 couples from the Rajim Assembly constituency, 181 from Bindranawagarh and eight from the Kurud Assembly constituency participated in the ceremony. The State government’s far-sighted initiative has infused new hope among financially weaker families. Rajim MLA Shri Rohit Sahu described "Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana" as a living example of the government’s commitment to public welfare. He expressed gratitude to all officers and employees associated with the event.

Collector Shri B.S. Uikey informed that such ceremonies are being organised simultaneously across the State, a collective effort that will be registered as a world record.

Four Surrendered Naxalite Couples Enter Married Life, Praise State Government’s Rehabilitation Policy

One of the most inspiring aspects of the programme was the marriage of four surrendered Naxalite couples, who have returned to the mainstream and embraced a new life. These couples, hailing from Kanker, Sukma and Bijapur districts, included Dilip alias Santu and Manjula alias Lakhmi; Deepak alias Bhima Mandavi and Sunita alias Junki; Kailash alias Bhima and Ranita alias Payaki Karam; and Rajendra alias Kosa Muriya and Jaini alias Deve Madkam.

As they tied the nuptial knot amidst the chanting of sacred mantras, the newly-wed couples appreciated the State government’s rehabilitation policies. Speaking to the media, they said that returning to the mainstream has given them a new lease of life, and through this scheme, their dream of building a happy and secure future with their life partners is being fulfilled.

The ceremony was attended by Collector Shri B.S. Uikey, Superintendent of Police Shri Vedvrat Siramour, District Panchayat CEO Shri Prakhar Chandrakar, District Programme Officer Shri Ashok Pandey, former MLA Shri Santosh Upadhyay, Rajim Municipal Council President Shri Mahesh Yadav, Janpad Panchayat Presidents Smt. Indrani Sahu, Smt. Meera Thakur and Shri Sohan Dhruv, along with a large number of villagers. District Panchayat President Shri Gaurishankar Kashyap also addressed the gathering.