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Incentive Scheme for Marrying a Disabled Young Man/Woman

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance of ₹25,000/- to couples on marriage, where at least one partner has 40% or more disability and marries a non-disabled person, or where both partners have disabilities.

Ministry / Department
Department Of Social Welfare
Level
State
Benefit type
cash
Last verified: Recently

What is Incentive Scheme for Marrying a Disabled Young Man/Woman?

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance of ₹25,000/- to couples on marriage, where at least one partner has 40% or more disability and marries a non-disabled person, or where both partners have disabilities.

Benefit
On marriage, the couple is given ₹25,000/- as incentive.
Level
State — Uttarakhand
Ministry / Dept.
Department Of Social Welfare
Benefit type
cash
Key eligibility
1. The applicant couple should be residents of Uttarakhand or have been domiciled in the state for at least five years. 1. The couple must be citizens of India. 1. The couple should not be income tax payers. 1. Neither partner should have a living spouse at the time of marriage. 1. No member of the
Last verified
Recently

Benefits

On marriage, the couple is given ₹25,000/- as incentive.

Eligibility

1. The applicant couple should be residents of Uttarakhand or have been domiciled in the state for at least five years. 1. The couple must be citizens of India. 1. The couple should not be income tax payers. 1. Neither partner should have a living spouse at the time of marriage. 1. No member of the Area: UttarakhandBenefit: cash

Documents Required

    How to Apply

    1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

      At present, applications for this scheme are submitted offline. The application form can be obtained from the office of the Assistant Social Welfare Officer or downloaded from the departmental website ( https://socialwelfare.uk.gov.in ). The duly filled application form, in the prescribed format, must be submitted to the office of the Assistant Social Welfare Officer." The following documents must be attached with the application form: Aadhaar card of the couple, Disability Certificate, Copy of U.D.I. card, Permanent residence certificate / certificate confirming residence in the state for at least 5 years, Copy of bank account statement, Copy of marriage registration certificate, Affidavit (stating that the applicant is not an income tax payer, not involved in any criminal activities, and does not have any living spouse from before) The applications will be verified by the Assistant Social Welfare Officer and forwarded to the District Social Welfare Officer with recommendations based on eligibility. At the district level, the District Committee will review the application, and upon approval, the incentive amount will be provided to the applicant as per rules.

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