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Matrimonial Incentives

In this scheme, if a Person with Disability (PwD) gets married to a non-disabled person, then the couple is provided a marriage incentive of up to ₹ 50,000. Only citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply for this scheme.

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About This Scheme

The Matrimonial Incentives is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. In this scheme, if a Person with Disability (PwD) gets married to a non-disabled person, then the couple is provided a marriage incentive of up to ₹ 50,000. Only citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply for this scheme. This scheme is 100% funded by the Govt. of Maharashtra.

Benefits

₹50.0K

The eligible couple will get up to ₹ 50,000/- as financial assistance. The nature of financial assistance is as below –

  1. Saving Certificate of ₹ 25,000/-.
  2. ₹ 20,000/- in cash.
  3. ₹ 4,500/- in the form of household utility.
  4. ₹ 500/- to attend the marriage incentive program.

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 citizen of India.

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    The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.

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    The applicant should be a Person with Disability (Visually Handicapped, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc).

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    The percentage of the disability should be 40% or above.

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    The applicant should have been married to a non-disabled person.

Required Documents

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    Aadhaar Card
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    2-Passport Sized Photograph (Signed Across).
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    Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra.
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    Disability Certificate.
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    Details of the Bank Account (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc).
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    Proof of Age (Birth Certificate, Marksheet of Class 10th/12th, etc).
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    Proof of Marriage.
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    Any other document required by the District Social Welfare Office.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: Visit the District Social Welfare Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Office.

Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.

Quick Info

Level
State Government
Max benefit
₹50.0K

Available In

Maharashtra

Categories

Social welfare & EmpowermentBanking,Financial Services and Insurance

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