n Haryana, the ₹21,000 scheme primarily refers to the marriage assistance provided to registered labor/construction workers.
While the famous “Vivah Shagun Yojana” for daughters offers higher amounts (up to ₹71,000), the specific ₹21,000 slab is a specialized benefit under the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HBOCWWB).
1. What is the ₹21,000 Scheme?
This is a financial grant given to registered construction workers in Haryana for two specific scenarios:
- Son’s Marriage: The government provides ₹21,000 to a registered worker for the marriage of their son.
- Worker’s Own Marriage: If a registered male worker gets married, he is eligible for ₹21,000 as “Shagun.”
Note: For a daughter’s marriage, the same board provides a higher amount of ₹50,000 (shagun) plus an additional amount for wedding arrangements, often totaling more.
2. Eligibility Criteria
To get this money in 2026, you must fulfill these conditions:
- Registration: The worker must be registered with the Haryana Labour Welfare Board or HBOCWWB.
- Membership Duration: You must have a regular membership of at least one year (for some labor categories, this is 3 years) before the date of the marriage.
- Income/Salary: For certain labor board benefits, the monthly salary should not exceed ₹25,000.
- Age: The groom must be at least 21 years old.
- Limit: The benefit is usually available for the marriage of up to two sons.
3. “Aapki Beti Hamari Beti” (Alternative 21k Scheme)
There is another scheme in Haryana where the number ₹21,000 appears:
- The Scheme: Aapki Beti Hamari Beti.
- The Benefit: The government invests ₹21,000 in a Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) fixed deposit in the name of a newborn girl child.
- Eligibility: * First girl child of SC or BPL families.
- Second girl child of any family (regardless of caste/income).
- Maturity: The girl receives the full amount (with interest) when she turns 18.
4. How to Apply
Applications for both schemes are strictly online:
- Portal: Use the Antyodaya Saral Portal (saralharyana.gov.in).
- Family ID: A Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) or Family ID is mandatory for all Haryana schemes in 2026.
- Timing: * For the Labor Shagun (Son’s marriage), you can apply 3 days before the wedding or up to 6 months after the wedding (with a marriage certificate).
5. Summary Table
| Feature | Labor/Construction Worker Scheme | Aapki Beti Hamari Beti |
|---|---|---|
| Amount | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 (Invested) |
| Purpose | Son’s or Worker’s own marriage | Education/Future of the daughter |
| Recipient | The Registered Worker | The Girl Child (at age 18) |
| Requirement | 1–3 years Labor Board membership | Born on/after Jan 22, 2015 |
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