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Marriage Assistance to Person with Disability / BPL
The scheme aims to support differently-abled brides/bridegrooms from BPL families by providing financial assistance to meet marriage-related expenses. Under this scheme, an amount of ₹30,000/- is provided to Scheduled Tribe, differently-abled brides/bridegrooms for their first marriage.
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About This Scheme
The scheme "Marriage Assistance to Persons with Disability/BPL" was introduced by the Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs Department, Union Territory of Lakshadweep, for the benefit of persons with disabilities (differently-abled) belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category. The scheme aims to support differently-abled brides or bridegrooms from BPL families by providing financial assistance to meet marriage-related expenses and to encourage them to lead a dignified and normal life. Under this scheme, an amount of ₹30,000/- is provided to Scheduled Tribe, differently-abled brides or bridegrooms, and is applicable only for the first marriage.
Benefits
₹30.0K
The scheme provides a financial assistance of ₹30,000/- to differently-abled individuals belonging to the BPL category for their first marriage.
> Mode of Disbursement: The amount will be directly transferred to the beneficiary's bank account.
> Frequency of Disbursement: One-time assistance.
Eligibility
Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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Required Documents
- ✦Duly attested copy of the marriage registration certificate, issued by the Island Khazi and countersigned by the Amin/SDO/DC of the respective island
- ✦Attested copy of the applicant’s disability certificate (minimum 40% disability)
- ✦Income certificate stating that the family income is below ₹18,000 per annum, certified by the DC/SDO of the respective island
- ✦Two joint passport-size photographs of the couple, duly attested and affixed to the application form
- ✦Proof of address, such as Ration Card, Aadhaar Card, or EPIC (Voter ID) Card
- ✦Age proof of both the bride and groom (e.g., birth certificate, school leaving certificate)
- ✦Self-declaration stating that the applicant has not received marriage assistance from any other government agency (State/Central)
- ✦Any other documents as required
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
IIn-person
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹30.0K