Disabled Marriage Incentive Scheme
The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance for marriage with a view to social rehabilitation of persons with disabilities who do not fall under the category of income tax payers.
About This Scheme
Benefits
₹50.0K
- In case both husband and wife and differently-abled, the couple is provided with ₹50,000/- (lump sum).
- In case either husband or wife is differently-abled, the couple is provided with ₹1,00,000/- (lump sum).
- The amount will be disbursed to the concerned beneficiary directly through NEFT/RTGS, whenever possible.
*The incentive amount will be jointly payable to the eligible couple.
*If the marriage is dissolved without a valid reason within five years of the wedding date, the entire incentive amount will be recovered as land revenue.
*Incentive amount will be given only once in a lifetime.
Eligibility
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Required Documents
- ✦Latest photograph of the married couple (A colour photograph of the couple taken jointly in the marriage ceremony)
- ✦Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar card
- ✦Domicile Certificate
- ✦Proof of Age
- ✦Disability Certificate
- ✦Marriage Certificate (Document certified by MP/MLA/President or member District Panchayat/ Chairman or member Janpad Panchayat/ Sarpanch/ Gazetted Officer/ Chairman/ Councillor)
- ✦For the bridegroom, an affidavit signed on a ₹10/- stamp paper (judicial) regarding his first marriage.
- ✦Couple will have to jointly submit an affidavit signed on a stamp paper (judicial) of ₹50/- in the prescribed form in [Appendix 2](https://sw.cg.gov.in/sites/default/files/vivahdoc.pdf). 1. Bank passbook or bank account details
- ✦Any other documents as required
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
- The application should be submitted in the prescribed form with a joint signature/thumb impression to the Joint Director / Deputy Director, Panchayat and Social Welfare of their respective district.
- The grant/assistance is sanctioned by the District Collector on the recommendation of the Joint Director/Deputy Director, Panchayat and Social Welfare.
Deadline: The application for incentive amount will only be accepted if submitted within a maximum of 6 months of marriage.
*The Joint Director/Deputy Director of the Social Welfare District Office has the authority to approve or reject the applications received. However, if any application is rejected, the Joint Director/Deputy Director must provide appropriate reasons for the rejection.
*The applicant will be notified of the decision, whether it is an acceptance or rejection, within a maximum of 30 days from the date of receipt in the office.
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹50.0K
- Launched
- 1 Apr 2005