Sarkari Yojana

Disable Marriage Scheme (Divyang Lagna Sahay)

Gujarat
Quick Summary: Gujarat's Disable Marriage Scheme (Divyang Lagna Sahay) gives ₹50,000/- to each disabled spouse, so ₹1,00,000/- when both partners have disabilities. Couples apply once on the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal within two years of marriage.

About Disable Marriage Scheme (Divyang Lagna Sahay)

The Director Social Defence, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat, launched the “Disable Marriage Scheme”. It gives financial support to persons with disabilities when two disabled persons marry each other, and also when a person without a disability marries a person with a disability.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Office Of The District Social Defence Officer, Gujarat

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Disable Marriage Scheme (Divyang Lagna Sahay), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The bride must be older than 18 years…

The bride must be older than 18 years and the groom older than 21 years.

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Benefits can be claimed a single time only…

Benefits can be claimed a single time only (one time per couple).

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The application must be made within two years…

The application must be made within two years of the marriage.

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Benefits depend on the percentage of disability, as…

Benefits depend on the percentage of disability, as listed below:
Sl. No. 1 — Type of Disability: Blindness, low vision, hereditary muscular dystrophy, leprosy-cured, acid attack victims, amblyopia, cerebral palsy, dwarfism, multiple sclerosis-hardening disorder — Percentage of Disability: 40% or more
Sl. No. 2 — Type of Disability: Hearing impairment — Percentage of Disability: 71% to 100%
Sl. No. 3 — Type of Disability: Chronic neurological conditions, generalized trauma, malignant haemorrhage, tremor, muscular rigidity, intellectual disability, reduced hemoglobin content, chronic anemia, mental illness, special learning disabilities, speech and language impairment, neuro-developmental impairment, multiple disabilities — Percentage of Disability: 50% or more Note: Where a differently-abled applicant marries a differently-abled woman from another state, both spouses can receive the benefit on producing the prescribed proof. The District Social Defence Officer must also take an undertaking from the applicant confirming that the woman has not received disability marriage assistance from her own state.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Disable Marriage Scheme (Divyang Lagna Sahay) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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When two persons with disabilities marry one another,…

When two persons with disabilities marry one another, the couple gets combined assistance of ₹1,00,000/-, which works out to ₹50,000/- each.

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When a person without a disability marries a…

When a person without a disability marries a person with a disability, the disabled spouse receives ₹50,000/-.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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A recent passport-size photograph

A recent passport-size photograph

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A copy of the Aadhaar card

A copy of the Aadhaar card

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An attested copy of the bride's/groom's Disability Certificate…

An attested copy of the bride's/groom's Disability Certificate from the Civil Surgeon

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Evidence of residence (any one of Ration Card/Electricity…

Evidence of residence (any one of Ration Card/Electricity Bill/Driving License/Aadhaar Card/Election Card)

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Evidence of the bride's/groom's age

Evidence of the bride's/groom's age

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Wedding photographs showing the couple together

Wedding photographs showing the couple together

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The Marriage Registration certificate

The Marriage Registration certificate

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A copy of the bank passbook's first page…

A copy of the bank passbook's first page or a cancelled cheque

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Any further documents that may be asked for

Any further documents that may be asked for

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Disable Marriage Scheme (Divyang Lagna Sahay) through the online application process outlined below.

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Eligible applicants can go to the e-Samaj Kalyan…

Eligible applicants can go to the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/

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On the home page, under the ‘Citizen Login’…

On the home page, under the ‘Citizen Login’ tab, choose New User ‘Please Register Here’.

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Provide your Full Name as on the Aadhaar…

Provide your Full Name as on the Aadhaar Card, Gender, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Card Number, Email ID, Caste etc., then press ‘Register’.

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Once registered, sign in using your User ID…

Once registered, sign in using your User ID and Password.

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Choose ‘User Profile’ to update your profile

Choose ‘User Profile’ to update your profile.

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Complete all compulsory information and press ‘Update’

Complete all compulsory information and press ‘Update’.

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With the profile updated, pick the scheme shown…

With the profile updated, pick the scheme shown on the home page to open its application form.

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Complete all compulsory fields and upload the relevant…

Complete all compulsory fields and upload the relevant documents.

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Accept the terms & conditions and press ‘Save…

Accept the terms & conditions and press ‘Save Application’.

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Submit the form and print it for your…

Submit the form and print it for your records. Keep the application number handy to track status by signing in to the portal with your User ID and Password. Note 01: If the disabled spouses come from two different districts, the couple must apply in the district where the Divyang couple permanently resides after marriage. Note 02: The District Social Defence Officer of the approving district must inform the District Social Defence Officer of the other district that the application has been approved. User Manual

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References