Sarkari Yojana
Disabled Marriage Incentive Scheme
About Disabled Marriage Incentive Scheme
The Social Welfare Department, Government of Chhattisgarh, started the “Disabled Wedding Incentive Scheme” on 1st April 2005 to give marriage assistance to persons with disabilities who are not income tax payers. Its aim is the social rehabilitation of persons with disabilities. A couple in which both husband and wife are differently-abled receives ₹50,000/- (lump sum), while a couple in which only the husband or the wife is differently-abled receives ₹1,00,000/- (lump sum). Applications must be made in the prescribed form to the district’s Joint Director / Deputy Director, Panchayat and Social Welfare.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Social Welfare Department, Government Of Chhattisgarh
Individual
01 Apr 2005
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Disabled Marriage Incentive Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
At least one of the two partners must…
At least one of the two partners must be a native of Chhattisgarh.
A disability of 40% or above is required…
A disability of 40% or above is required (as defined in Section 2 of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995). 1. The marriage must have been performed according to social customs or solemnized legally by a competent court.
The applicant must not pay income tax
The applicant must not pay income tax.
At marriage, the bride must be aged 18…
At marriage, the bride must be aged 18 to 45 years.
At marriage, the bridegroom must be aged 21…
At marriage, the bridegroom must be aged 21 to 45 years.
Benefits Provided
Disabled Marriage Incentive Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
A couple where both husband and wife are…
A couple where both husband and wife are differently-abled gets a lump sum of ₹50,000/- (lump sum).
A couple where only one of husband or…
A couple where only one of husband or wife is differently-abled gets a lump sum of ₹1,00,000/- (lump sum).
Wherever feasible, payment goes straight to the beneficiary…
Wherever feasible, payment goes straight to the beneficiary via NEFT/RTGS. The incentive is payable jointly to the eligible couple. Should the marriage end without valid reason within five years of the wedding, the full incentive is recovered as land revenue. The incentive can be received just once in a lifetime.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A recent colour photograph of the married couple…
A recent colour photograph of the married couple taken together during the wedding ceremony
Identity proof such as the Aadhaar card
Identity proof such as the Aadhaar card
A Domicile Certificate
A Domicile Certificate
A document proving age
A document proving age
A certificate of the disability
A certificate of the disability
A Marriage Certificate (certified by an MP/MLA/President or…
A Marriage Certificate (certified by an MP/MLA/President or member of the District Panchayat/ Chairman or member of the Janpad Panchayat/ Sarpanch/ Gazetted Officer/ Chairman/ Councillor)
An affidavit from the bridegroom on ₹10/- judicial…
An affidavit from the bridegroom on ₹10/- judicial stamp paper confirming it is his first marriage.
A joint affidavit by the couple on ₹50/-…
A joint affidavit by the couple on ₹50/- judicial stamp paper in the format given in Appendix 2 .
The bank passbook or bank account particulars
The bank passbook or bank account particulars
Any further documents that may be asked for
Any further documents that may be asked for
2005-04-01
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Disabled Marriage Incentive Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
Submit the application in the prescribed form, jointly signed or thumb-impressed, to the Joint Director / Deputy Director, Panchayat and Social Welfare of your district.
On the recommendation of the Joint Director/Deputy Director, Panchayat and Social Welfare, the District Collector sanctions the grant/assistance.
Deadline: Claims for the incentive are accepted only if filed within 6 months of marriage at most.
Applications may be approved or rejected by the Joint Director/Deputy Director of the Social Welfare District Office, who must record suitable reasons for any rejection.
The applicant is informed of the outcome, approval or rejection, no later than 30 days after the office receives the application.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.