AP YSR Kalyanamasthu is the scheme that gave Rs 1 lakh to poor families in Andhra Pradesh for the marriage of their daughter. It was launched in 2020, along with Shaadi Tohfa, which gave the same Rs 1 lakh to Muslim minority families for the marriage of their daughter. This guide explains who could get the money, what documents were needed, and what the current status of AP YSR Kalyanamasthu and Shaadi Tohfa is in 2026.

The amount of Rs 1,00,000 was paid directly into the bank account of the bride’s mother, after the marriage was verified. There was no fee to apply, and applications were taken through the Village and Ward Secretariats. If you are looking for this marriage assistance today, read the current status section first, because AP YSR Kalyanamasthu and Shaadi Tohfa were schemes of the 2019-2024 government and no fresh payments have been announced under the current government.

What Is AP YSR Kalyanamasthu?

AP YSR Kalyanamasthu is a marriage assistance scheme for poor families in Andhra Pradesh. A daughter’s marriage is one of the biggest expenses for a poor family, and many families borrow money at high interest to pay for it. Kalyanamasthu was started to give such families a fixed help of Rs 1 lakh, so that the marriage could be performed without falling into debt.

The scheme covered girls from SC, ST, BC and other poor families. Shaadi Tohfa was the same scheme for Muslim minority families, with the same amount of Rs 1 lakh and the same conditions. The two names exist because Shaadi Tohfa is run through the minority welfare department, while Kalyanamasthu is run through the social welfare and BC welfare departments. The money, the conditions and the application process were the same for both.

The amount was paid to the mother of the bride, directly into her bank account, after the marriage was verified by the secretariat. The marriage had to be registered, and the bride and the groom had to meet the legal age for marriage. For how to register a marriage, see our guide to the AP Marriage Certificate.

Who Was Eligible for AP YSR Kalyanamasthu?

These conditions applied for AP YSR Kalyanamasthu and Shaadi Tohfa:

• The bride must be 18 years or older, and the groom must be 21 years or older, on the date of marriage.
• The bride should have passed Intermediate (10+2) or its equivalent. This condition was kept to encourage girls to continue their education.
• The family must be poor, with a white ration card, and the family income must be below the limit fixed by the government.
• The bride must be a resident of Andhra Pradesh.
• The marriage must be the first marriage of the bride.
• The family must have a bank account in the mother’s name, linked to Aadhaar, so that the money can be paid by Direct Benefit Transfer.

For Shaadi Tohfa, the bride must belong to a Muslim minority family. For Kalyanamasthu, the bride could belong to any poor family. Only one daughter’s marriage per family could get the assistance in a year in most cases, and the secretariat verified the details before approving. If the bride had not passed Intermediate, the family could not get this assistance, but the daughter could continue her studies with the help of Jagananna Vidya Deevena and Free Intermediate Education in AP.

How Much Did AP YSR Kalyanamasthu Pay?

AP YSR Kalyanamasthu paid Rs 1,00,000 for the marriage of a daughter. Shaadi Tohfa paid the same Rs 1,00,000. The amount was paid in one instalment, after the marriage, into the bank account of the bride’s mother. There was no monthly payment and no second instalment.

The amount was fixed. It did not change with the caste or the community of the family. The earlier scheme, Chandranna Pelli Kanuka, had paid Rs 50,000, and Kalyanamasthu doubled it to Rs 1 lakh. The money was meant to cover a part of the marriage expenses, not the whole cost, and it was paid only after the marriage was verified, so that the assistance was not misused.

Documents Required for AP YSR Kalyanamasthu

These documents were needed to apply for AP YSR Kalyanamasthu and Shaadi Tohfa:

• Aadhaar cards of the bride and the groom.
• Intermediate certificate or mark sheet of the bride.
• Caste certificate of the bride, where the category requires one. See how to get a caste certificate in AP.
• Income certificate of the family. See how to get an income certificate in AP.
• Rice card or ration card of the family.
• Bank account passbook in the mother’s name.
• Wedding invitation card and the date of the marriage.
• Age proof of the bride and the groom, such as the birth certificate.

All the certificates could be applied for on the MeeSeva portal at meeseva.ap.gov.in. Keep the originals for verification and give photocopies to the secretariat. Do not give your original certificates or your bank passbook to any agent.

How to Apply for AP YSR Kalyanamasthu

Follow these steps, which were used when the scheme was open for applications:

1. Visit the nearest Village or Ward Secretariat before the marriage, with the documents listed above and the wedding invitation card.
2. Submit the application at the secretariat. The staff would enter your details and give you an acknowledgement.
3. The application was verified by the secretariat and the welfare department.
4. After the marriage, the secretariat verified that the marriage had taken place and that it was registered.
5. On approval, the Rs 1,00,000 was credited to the mother’s bank account by Direct Benefit Transfer, and a message was sent to the mobile number.

The application had to be made before the marriage. Families who applied after the marriage were usually not considered. That is why the secretariat asked for the wedding invitation card at the time of application. If the marriage was postponed, the family had to inform the secretariat and give the new date.

Current Status of AP YSR Kalyanamasthu in 2026

AP YSR Kalyanamasthu and Shaadi Tohfa were launched by the YSRCP government in 2020 and ran till 2024. The government changed in June 2024, and the new government has not announced fresh Kalyanamasthu or Shaadi Tohfa payments. As of November 2026, there is no open application for AP YSR Kalyanamasthu or Shaadi Tohfa and no new marriage assistance has been released under these scheme names.

Families planning a daughter’s marriage today should know this clearly, so that they do not depend on a payment that is not coming. The help that is available now includes:

• The marriage can be registered and the certificate obtained from the Sub-Registrar. See our guide to the AP Marriage Certificate.
• Girls who want to continue their studies can get fee reimbursement under Jagananna Vidya Deevena and free Intermediate education.
• Women from poor families can get yearly assistance under the Nestham schemes, where they are still running. See our guide to Kapu Nestham and AP EBC Nestham for the position of those schemes.

If you applied for Kalyanamasthu or Shaadi Tohfa before 2024 and your payment is still pending, visit the Village or Ward Secretariat and ask for the status of your application. Do not pay anyone who promises to release your Kalyanamasthu amount. The Andhra Pradesh government’s portal is ap.gov.in, and scheme announcements are made there first.

Frequently Asked Questions About AP YSR Kalyanamasthu

How much did AP YSR Kalyanamasthu pay?

Rs 1,00,000 for the marriage of a daughter, paid in one instalment into the mother’s bank account after the marriage was verified. Shaadi Tohfa paid the same amount to Muslim minority families.

Who was eligible for AP YSR Kalyanamasthu?

Poor families in Andhra Pradesh, for the marriage of a daughter aged 18 or above who had passed Intermediate, with the groom aged 21 or above, and the marriage being the bride’s first marriage.

Is AP YSR Kalyanamasthu still running in 2026?

No. The scheme ran from 2020 to 2024 under the previous government, and no fresh payments or applications have been announced under the current government as of November 2026. Check at the Village or Ward Secretariat for the latest position.

What is the difference between Kalyanamasthu and Shaadi Tohfa?

There is no difference in the amount or the conditions. Kalyanamasthu is for poor families in general, and Shaadi Tohfa is the same scheme for Muslim minority families. Both paid Rs 1 lakh.

When was the Kalyanamasthu amount paid?

After the marriage, once the secretariat verified that the marriage had taken place and was registered. The application had to be made before the marriage.

Final Word

AP YSR Kalyanamasthu and Shaadi Tohfa gave Rs 1 lakh to poor families for a daughter’s marriage, with the condition that the bride had passed Intermediate. The schemes ran from 2020 to 2024, and as of November 2026 they are not open for fresh applications. Families should not depend on this payment while planning a marriage, and should check at the secretariat for any new announcement. For other scheme updates and payment news, see our roundup of Andhra Pradesh schemes in August 2026.

Last updated: November 2026