Sarkari Yojana
Incentive Scheme for Marrying a Disabled Young Man/Woman
About Incentive Scheme for Marrying a Disabled Young Man/Woman
Uttarakhand’s Social Welfare Department has put in place the “Incentive Scheme for Marrying a Disabled Young Man/Woman”. It gives money to people with a disability of 40% or more who marry a non-disabled partner, and to couples in which both partners are disabled.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Incentive Scheme for Marrying a Disabled Young Man/Woman, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The couple must live in Uttarakhand or have…
The couple must live in Uttarakhand or have held domicile in the state for five years or more.
Both partners must be Indian citizens
Both partners must be Indian citizens.
Income tax payers are not eligible
Income tax payers are not eligible.
When marrying, neither partner may have a spouse…
When marrying, neither partner may have a spouse who is alive.
Neither partner can have a conviction in any…
Neither partner can have a conviction in any criminal case.
The incentive applies where a person with a…
The incentive applies where a person with a disability of 40% or more weds a non-disabled person, or where both partners are disabled.
The groom's age at marriage must be from…
The groom's age at marriage must be from 21 to 45 years.
The bride's age at marriage must be from…
The bride's age at marriage must be from 18 to 45 years.
The marriage must either follow prevailing social customs…
The marriage must either follow prevailing social customs and traditions or be legally registered.
Benefits Provided
Incentive Scheme for Marrying a Disabled Young Man/Woman provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
The couple receives an incentive of ₹25,000/- upon…
The couple receives an incentive of ₹25,000/- upon marriage.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Aadhaar Cards of husband and wife
Aadhaar Cards of husband and wife
Certificate of disability
Certificate of disability
Photos of passport size
Photos of passport size
Copy of the Voter ID card or UID…
Copy of the Voter ID card or UID card
Residence proof (certificate showing 5 years of residence…
Residence proof (certificate showing 5 years of residence in the state)
Bank account details of each partner
Bank account details of each partner
Certificate of marriage registration
Certificate of marriage registration
Affidavit declaring that neither partner pays income tax,…
Affidavit declaring that neither partner pays income tax, is involved in criminal activity, or has a former spouse still living
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Incentive Scheme for Marrying a Disabled Young Man/Woman through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
Applications are currently accepted offline only. Collect the form from the Assistant Social Welfare Officer's office or download it from the department's website (
https://socialwelfare.uk.gov.in
), complete it in the prescribed format and hand it in at the office of the Assistant Social Welfare Officer."
Attach these documents to the form: the couple's Aadhaar card, the Disability Certificate, a copy of the U.D.I. card, a permanent residence certificate / certificate proving at least 5 years of residence in the state, a copy of the bank account statement, a copy of the marriage registration certificate, and an affidavit (declaring the applicant does not pay income tax, has no involvement in criminal activities, and has no living spouse from earlier).
The Assistant Social Welfare Officer checks each application and, depending on eligibility, sends it with recommendations to the District Social Welfare Officer. A District Committee then reviews it, and once it is approved, the incentive is paid to the applicant according to the rules.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.