Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida overseen a landmark MoU signing between Utkalika and the Women and Child Development Department to streamline the Chief Minister's Kanya Vivah Yojana. This scheme provides ₹51,000 in total financial support to girls from underprivileged families.
Under the agreement, ₹35,000 will be credited directly to the beneficiary's account seven days post-registration. Additionally, ₹10,000 is earmarked for wedding accessories—including sarees and traditional jewelry sourced from Utkalika—to bolster Odisha’s handicraft sector. Another ₹6,000 will cover decoration costs.
Eligible brides must be at least 18 years old, residents of Odisha, and marrying for the first time; however, the benefit also extends to widow remarriage. This initiative ensures that financial constraints do not hinder dignified weddings while simultaneously promoting local artisans. The government aims to ease the burden on poor families through this comprehensive support system.