'Knot suitable': Digital checks save Rs 427 crore in UP's mass marriage scheme
Published on: June 14, 2026, 10:58 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Uttar Pradesh's mass marriage scheme is using technology to prevent fraud. Online applications and digital verification are identifying ineligible applicants. This has saved over Rs 427 crore in the financial year 2025-26. The scheme aims to help needy families marry off their daughters. Technology ensures benefits reach genuine beneficiaries, improving governance and accountability.
