Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru (MS)
Bengaluru, Jan 10: The invitation cards of the Saptapadi Mass marriage event, a free mass marriage programme brought out by the Muzrai department of the government was held in Vidhana Soudha on Friday, January 10. This programme is meant for the poorer section of the state.
The invitation card was officially released by the chief minister B S Yediyurappa.
This scheme is implemented under the leadership of minister for Muzrai Kota Srinivas Poojary and will be looked over completely by the minister. In the meeting that was held at Vidhana Soudha various MLAs and officials were present.
Free mass marriages will take place in various A grade temples of the state of Karnataka, which come under the purview of the Muzrai department on April 26. The CM informed that gold and Rs 10,000 in cash will be given to each bride, while the groom will get Rs 5,000 and other facilities by the government.