Agra July 24 (IANS) At a mass marriage ceremony on Tuesday 49 couples entered wedlock at a simple and dignified function at the Mathur Vaishya Sabha Hall here.
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched an ambitious programme to support mass marriages to cut down costs.
Of the 49 three couples were Muslims and two disabled.
Each bride was presented Rs 20 000 and household items worth Rs 10 000. Another Rs 5 000 was given to each couple for the wedding expenses.

--IANS brij/ahm/bg