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Rehabilitation of Cured Leprosy Persons: Marriage Incentives & Support

The scheme is designed to assist Cured Leprosy Persons who face social and economic challenges in arranging marriages for their daughters.

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About This Scheme

The scheme "Marriage Incentives & Support" is a component of the Rehabilitation of Cured Leprosy Persons scheme, implemented by the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department, Government of Odisha. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the Cured Leprosy Persons who face social and economic challenges in arranging marriages for their daughters.

Benefits

₹50.0K · one-time

Financial Support: A one-time grant of up to ₹50,000/- for the marriage of daughters of Cured Leprosy Persons.

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 is a bonafide resident of Odisha.

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    The applicant should be a Cured Leprosy Person.

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    The applicant’s daughter should be unmarried.

Required Documents

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    Proof of permanent domicile in Odisha.
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    Aadhaar Number of parents (in case the guardian enclose Certificate of guardianship obtained from Competent Authority).
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    Birth certificate or proof of age (Daughter and one of the Parents).
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    Proof for being Cured Leprosy Person.
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    Any other documents if required.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: Download the application form (Annexure C or Refer to Page No. 15) and fill out all required sections of the application form accurately.

Step 2: Submit the completed application form along with all attached documents to the Block/ ULB Administration office.

Step 3: Ensure you receive a submission receipt for future reference.

Contact Us:Address: SSEPD Department, Red Building, Lokseva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar - 751001E-mail: ssepdsec.od@nic.inTel No : 0674- 2392803List of District Social Security Officers