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Brides from under Rs 5 lakh income families get 8 grams of gold
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Promised in the manifesto
In marriages taking place in families with an annual income of less than Rs 5 lakh, 8 grams (1 sovereign) of gold and a silk saree will be provided to the bride.
From the manifesto: Porul (Wealth) › 3. Women's Welfare › B. Women's Economic Security, see page 35
Where it standsIn the budget
In the budget speech on 5 Aug 2026.
The government set aside Rs.812 crore for the provision of an 8 gram gold coin and silk saree for brides.
So far
8 gram gold coin and silk saree for women on their wedding day
Not yet seen
Income eligibility criteria for the beneficiaries have not been specified in the announcements.
Summary written by AI from the documents below, with figures checked against them.
Documents behind this
- 5 Aug 2026 · Budget speechRevised Budget speech 2026-27, page 28
- The Chief Minister will present an 8 gram gold coin and a silk saree as ‘Annan’s Seer’ to women on their wedding day, for which Rs.812 crore is allocated.
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