India News | Mass Wedding Ceremony Held in Mainpuri, UP Minister Emphasises Welfare Initiatives of Government
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A total of 203 couples tied the knot during a ceremony held under the Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana in Mainpuri on Saturday.
Mainpuri (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 12 (ANI): A total of 203 couples tied the knot during a ceremony held under the Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana in Mainpuri on Saturday.
Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh was the Chief Guest.
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He blessed the newlywed couples and wished them a prosperous and blissful married life.
He emphasised the government's commitment to social welfare.
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"The Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana is proving to be a boon for economically weaker families. Our government is committed to the welfare of every section of society," he said.
Out of the 203 couples, 14 were from the Muslim community whose Nikah was solemnised according to their religious rituals, while Hindu couples were married amidst the chanting of Vedic hymns.
As part of the scheme, each newlywed couple was provided with financial assistance of one lakh rupees. Following the completion of the rituals, all the couples were presented with gifts and best wishes from the dignitaries present.
Family members of the couples and local citizens were present in large numbers.
The District Magistrate, Superintendent of Police, along with public representatives and senior officials were also present.
The mass marriage initiative is part of the state government's to support families who face financial constraints in conducting wedding ceremonies.
Mukhyamantri Samoohik Vivah Yojana was launched by the Uttar Pradesh government in October 2017. (ANI)
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