Sarkari Yojana

Assistance for Marriage

Tamil Nadu
Quick Summary: Tamil Nadu's Assistance for Marriage gives ₹2,000/- towards the wedding expenses of a differently abled person or of the son or daughter of a differently abled person.

About Assistance for Marriage

The Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu, launched “Assistance for Marriage”, under which ₹2,000/- is provided towards the wedding costs of a differently abled person or of his or her son or daughter. Applications are taken offline on the prescribed form obtainable from the District Differently Abled Welfare Office.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Assistance for Marriage, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

Eligibility for differently abled person:

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The applicant must be a person with a…

The applicant must be a person with a disability.

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The differently abled person must have reached the…

The differently abled person must have reached the legal marriageable age. Eligibility for son or daughter:

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The differently-abled parent's children must possess the identity…

The differently-abled parent's children must possess the identity card.

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

Benefits Provided

Assistance for Marriage provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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A one-time grant of ₹2,000/- towards marriage expenses

A one-time grant of ₹2,000/- towards marriage expenses.

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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Welfare board-issued identity card for the differently abled

Welfare board-issued identity card for the differently abled.

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Certificate of birth

Certificate of birth.

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Evidence of the marriage

Evidence of the marriage.

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Assistance for Marriage through the offline application process outlined below.

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During working hours, approach the District Differently Abled…

During working hours, approach the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer and ask the staff responsible for distributing and receiving applications for a paper copy of the prescribed form.

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Complete all compulsory fields and enclose copies of…

Complete all compulsory fields and enclose copies of the required documents (self-attested where needed).

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Hand the completed and signed form, with the…

Hand the completed and signed form, with the documents, to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.

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Collect a receipt or acknowledgment from the District…

Collect a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer, making sure it states the submission date and time and a unique identification number (if applicable).

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