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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 · one-time

  • 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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    The applicant should be a differently-abled person belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.

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    The applicant should furnish a disability certificate indicating at least 40% disability and must possess a valid ration card.

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    The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.

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    The family income of the applicant should be below ₹18,000/- per annum, certified by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) or Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) of the respective island.

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    Both spouses should be natives and permanent residents of Lakshadweep/citizens of India.

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    The applicant should not have availed benefits under any similar scheme from the State/Central Government or any other agency.

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    The eligible beneficiary may marry either a differently-abled person or a non-disabled (normal) person.

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    The minimum age requirement is 21 years for the male and 18 years for the female. It should be the first marriage for both individuals.

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    The assistance is applicable only for the applicant’s first marriage.

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    Note: The claim of incentive for marriage allowance will not be claimed as a matter of right.

Required Documents

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    Duly attested copy of the marriage registration certificate, issued by the Island Khazi and countersigned by the Amin/SDO/DC of the respective island
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    Attested copy of the applicant’s disability certificate (minimum 40% disability)
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    Income certificate stating that the family income is below ₹18,000 per annum, certified by the DC/SDO of the respective island
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    Two joint passport-size photographs of the couple, duly attested and affixed to the application form
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    Proof of address, such as Ration Card, Aadhaar Card, or EPIC (Voter ID) Card
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    Age proof of both the bride and groom (e.g., birth certificate, school leaving certificate)
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    Self-declaration stating that the applicant has not received marriage assistance from any other government agency (State/Central)
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    Any other documents as required

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: Eligible couples may collect the application form from the office of the Director (Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs) of their respective island.

Step 2: Carefully fill out the application form and attach all the required supporting documents.

Step 3: Submit the completed application form along with the documents to the Director (SW&TA) of the respective island, duly forwarded by the DC/SDO of the concerned island and recommended by the Island Level Committee.

Note: The beneficiary can apply for incentive within 30 days from the date of marriage and is applicable up to one year of marriage.

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹30.0K

Available In

Lakshadweep

Categories

Social welfare & Empowerment

Data Sources