Sarkari Yojana
Matrimonial Incentives
About Matrimonial Incentives
“Matrimonial Incentives” is run by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. When a Person with Disability (PwD) marries a person without a disability, the couple can receive a marriage incentive of up to ₹ 50,000. The scheme is open only to citizens who are permanent residents of Maharashtra, and the Govt. of Maharashtra funds it 100%.
Scheme Overview
State Government
District Social Welfare Offices Of The Department Of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. Of Maharashtra
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Matrimonial Incentives, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only Indian citizens can apply
Only Indian citizens can apply.
Permanent residence in Maharashtra State is required
Permanent residence in Maharashtra State is required.
The applicant has to be a Person with…
The applicant has to be a Person with Disability, such as Visually Handicapped, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc.
A disability of 40% or more is needed
A disability of 40% or more is needed.
The applicant's spouse must be a person without…
The applicant's spouse must be a person without any disability.
Benefits Provided
Matrimonial Incentives provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Financial help of up to ₹ 50,000/- is given to the eligible couple, made up as follows –
A Saving Certificate worth ₹ 25,000/-
A Saving Certificate worth ₹ 25,000/-.
A cash amount of ₹ 20,000/-
A cash amount of ₹ 20,000/-.
Household utility items worth ₹ 4,500/-
Household utility items worth ₹ 4,500/-.
An amount of ₹ 500/- for attending the…
An amount of ₹ 500/- for attending the marriage incentive program.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Applicant's Aadhaar Card
Applicant's Aadhaar Card
Two passport-sized photographs, signed across
Two passport-sized photographs, signed across
Domicile or Residential Certificate of Maharashtra State
Domicile or Residential Certificate of Maharashtra State
Certificate of disability
Certificate of disability
Bank account particulars, including bank name, branch name,…
Bank account particulars, including bank name, branch name, address and IFSC
Age proof, such as a birth certificate or…
Age proof, such as a birth certificate or Class 10th/12th marksheet
Evidence of the marriage
Evidence of the marriage
Other documents the District Social Welfare Office may…
Other documents the District Social Welfare Office may ask for
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Matrimonial Incentives through the offline application process outlined below.
Go to the District Social Welfare Office and…
Go to the District Social Welfare Office and ask the concerned authority for a printed copy of the scheme's application form.
Complete every mandatory field of the form, paste…
Complete every mandatory field of the form, paste a passport-sized photograph signed across it, and enclose all required documents after self-attesting them.
Hand over the completed and signed form, together…
Hand over the completed and signed form, together with the documents, at the District Social Welfare Office.
Collect a receipt or acknowledgment from the District…
Collect a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Social Welfare Office confirming that the form has been submitted.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.