Sarkari Yojana
Marriage Assistance to Normal Persons Marrying Visually Impaired Persons
About Marriage Assistance to Normal Persons Marrying Visually Impaired Persons
Marriages in which one partner is visually impaired involve particular considerations, and the “Marriage Assistance Scheme for Individuals Marrying Visually Impaired Persons” responds to them with focused financial support. It aims to soften the possible economic costs of visual impairment, such as specialised equipment or extra support services. Besides creating a more inclusive society, the help lets couples begin married life with greater financial security, laying a firm base for a happy and successful union. The programme also signals society’s acceptance of different kinds of families and celebrates the value such diversity adds to the community. By removing financial obstacles, it encourages lasting, strong relationships between people regardless of their sight.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Marriage Assistance to Normal Persons Marrying Visually Impaired Persons, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
A normal person should marry a speech and…
A normal person should marry a speech and visually impaired person.
Neither partner can be 18 years or younger;…
Neither partner can be 18 years or younger; both must be above 18 years. Additional Eligibility:
If the normal person or the visually impaired…
If the normal person or the visually impaired person has a degree or diploma, the couple can claim a higher amount.
Benefits Provided
Marriage Assistance to Normal Persons Marrying Visually Impaired Persons provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Marriage assistance amount
Marriage assistance amount: the basic grant of ₹25,000/- reaches the couple as
₹12,500/- invested in a National Savings Certificate.
₹12,500/- by cheque/Demand Draft to cover the marriage expenses.
Additional benefit if either spouse has a degree/diploma
Additional benefit if either spouse has a degree/diploma: the couple can get ₹50,000/- instead, in the form of
₹25,000/- as a National Savings Certificate.
₹25,000/- as a cheque/Demand Draft.
Other Benefits
Other Benefits:
The government awards a certificate of appreciation.
An 8 gram gold coin for the Tirumangalyam (a traditional South Indian symbol of marriage for women) is also handed over.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The differently abled Bride's or groom's National Identity…
The differently abled Bride's or groom's National Identity Card.
Marriage Certificate of the couple
Marriage Certificate of the couple.
Proof of age of both Bride and Groom
Proof of age of both Bride and Groom.
Degree or Diploma Certificate belonging to the Bride…
Degree or Diploma Certificate belonging to the Bride or Groom.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Marriage Assistance to Normal Persons Marrying Visually Impaired Persons through the offline application process outlined below.
In office hours, the applicant should call at…
In office hours, the applicant should call at the District Differently Abled Welfare Office and request the prescribed application form in hard copy from the staff responsible for application forms.
Every mandatory field has to be completed, and…
Every mandatory field has to be completed, and copies of the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required) attached.
The filled-in, signed form goes to the District…
The filled-in, signed form goes to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer together with the documents.
On submitting, ask the District Differently Abled Welfare…
On submitting, ask the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer for a receipt or acknowledgment with 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.