Sarkari Yojana
Marriage Assistance to Normal Persons Marrying Orthopedically Differently Abled Persons
About Marriage Assistance to Normal Persons Marrying Orthopedically Differently Abled Persons
Tamil Nadu’s Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons launched ‘Marriage Assistance to Normal Persons Marrying Orthopedically Differently Abled Persons’ to encourage and support weddings between non-disabled people and people with orthopedic disabilities. Valuing inclusiveness and equality in relationships, the scheme works to break down social barriers and build harmony in society. It gives money to the non-disabled partner in such a marriage, easing some of the costs these couples may face, so that everyone, whatever their physical ability, can share in the happiness of married life.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Marriage Assistance to Normal Persons Marrying Orthopedically Differently Abled Persons, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The marriage must be between a normal person…
The marriage must be between a normal person and an orthopedically differently abled person.
Both partners must be over 18 years of…
Both partners must be over 18 years of age. Additional Eligibility:
Where the normal person or the orthopedically differently…
Where the normal person or the orthopedically differently abled person holds a degree or diploma, a larger amount can be given.
Benefits Provided
Marriage Assistance to Normal Persons Marrying Orthopedically Differently Abled Persons provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Marriage assistance amount
Marriage assistance amount: a total of ₹25,000/- is released in two parts:
₹12,500/- placed in a National Savings Certificate
₹12,500/- paid through cheque/Demand Draft towards the wedding costs
Additional benefit if either spouse has a degree/diploma
Additional benefit if either spouse has a degree/diploma: the assistance rises to ₹50,000/-, given as
₹25,000/- in the form of a National Savings Certificate
₹25,000/- through cheque/Demand Draft
Other Benefits
Other Benefits:
The couple is honoured with a certificate of appreciation
An 8 gram gold coin is provided for the Tirumangalyam (a traditional South Indian symbol of marriage for women)
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
National Identity Card of the Differently abled Bride…
National Identity Card of the Differently abled Bride and Groom
Proof of marriage in the form of a…
Proof of marriage in the form of a Marriage Certificate.
Documents proving the age of the Bride and…
Documents proving the age of the Bride and Groom
Degree or Diploma Certificate held by the Bride…
Degree or Diploma Certificate held by the Bride and/or Groom.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Marriage Assistance to Normal Persons Marrying Orthopedically Differently Abled Persons through the offline application process outlined below.
Applicants can obtain a hard copy of the…
Applicants can obtain a hard copy of the prescribed form by visiting the District Differently Abled Welfare Office in office hours and asking the staff assigned to hand out and receive applications.
All mandatory parts of the form must be…
All mandatory parts of the form must be filled in, with copies of the mandatory documents attached (self-attested, if required).
The signed and completed form, along with the…
The signed and completed form, along with the documents, is then handed to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.
A receipt or acknowledgment should be requested from…
A receipt or acknowledgment should be requested from the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer, carrying the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.