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Disabled Marriage Incentive Scheme

The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance for marriage with a view to social rehabilitation of persons with disabilities who do not fall under the category of income tax payers.

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

What is Disabled Marriage Incentive Scheme?

The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance for marriage with a view to social rehabilitation of persons with disabilities who do not fall under the category of income tax payers.

Benefit
- In case both husband and wife and differently-abled, the couple is provided with ₹50,000/- (lump sum). - In case either husband or wife is differently-abled, the couple is provided with ₹1,00,000/- (lump sum). - The amount will be disbursed to the concerned beneficiary directly through **NEFT/RTGS**, whenever possible. _*The incentive amount will be jointly payable to the eligible couple._ _*If the marriage is dissolved without a valid reason within five years of the wedding date, the entire incentive amount will be recovered as land revenue._ _*Incentive amount will be given only once in a lifetime._
Level
State — Chhattisgarh
Ministry / Dept.
Social Welfare Department
Benefit type
cash
Key eligibility
1. At least one partner in the couple should be a native of Chhattisgarh. 1. The applicant should have a disability of 40% or above (as per [Section 2 of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995](https://thenationaltrust.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Persons%20with%20Disability%20Act%201995.pdf)).
Last verified
Recently

Benefits

- In case both husband and wife and differently-abled, the couple is provided with ₹50,000/- (lump sum). - In case either husband or wife is differently-abled, the couple is provided with ₹1,00,000/- (lump sum). - The amount will be disbursed to the concerned beneficiary directly through **NEFT/RTGS**, whenever possible. _*The incentive amount will be jointly payable to the eligible couple._ _*If the marriage is dissolved without a valid reason within five years of the wedding date, the entire incentive amount will be recovered as land revenue._ _*Incentive amount will be given only once in a lifetime._

Eligibility

1. At least one partner in the couple should be a native of Chhattisgarh. 1. The applicant should have a disability of 40% or above (as per [Section 2 of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995](https://thenationaltrust.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Persons%20with%20Disability%20Act%201995.pdf)). Area: ChhattisgarhBenefit: cash

Documents Required

    How to Apply

    1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

      The application should be submitted in the prescribed form with a joint signature/thumb impression to the Joint Director / Deputy Director, Panchayat and Social Welfare of their respective district. The grant/assistance is sanctioned by the District Collector on the recommendation of the Joint Director/Deputy Director, Panchayat and Social Welfare. Deadline: The application for incentive amount will only be accepted if submitted within a maximum of 6 months of marriage. *The Joint Director/Deputy Director of the Social Welfare District Office has the authority to approve or reject the applications received. However, if any application is rejected, the Joint Director/Deputy Director must provide appropriate reasons for the rejection. *The applicant will be notified of the decision, whether it is an acceptance or rejection, within a maximum of 30 days from the date of receipt in the office.

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