Marriage Aid Scheme
This participatory scheme is intended to empower parents to get their daughters married with dignity. It is meant for the girls who are at the minimum age of 12 and above. The parents have to pay Rs.240 per month and Rs.60 is to be contributed by the diocese or by sponsors. This scheme is to run for 6 years after which, the beneficiaries would get an amount of Rs.25,000. About 82 persons are beneficiaries under this scheme The diocese is getting a good response from beneficiaries and members of our churches also evince interest in this novel scheme. During the year apart from the above under the existing Diocesan Marriage Aid Fund, 24 persons were provided financial assistance.