Grant of Incentive for Marriage Between Differently Abled Person

What is Grant of Incentive for Marriage Between Differently Abled Person?

Through this scheme, an incentive of ₹2,00,000/- is provided, comprising ₹40,000 in cash and ₹1,60,000/- in the form of a National Savings Certificate (NSC), for the marriage between differently-abled individuals. The selection is periodical and depends on the availability of funds.

Benefit

An Incentive of ₹ 2,00,000/- (₹ 40,000 in cash and ₹ 1,60,000/- in the form of NSC).

Level

State — Puducherry

Ministry / Dept.

Social Welfare Department, Puducherry

Benefit type

cash

Key eligibility

- The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry. - The applicant should have an annual income not exceeding ₹75,000/- per annum. - The bride should be above 18 years of age. - The bridegroom should be above 21 years of age. - The disability of the bride and the bride

Last verified

Recently

Benefits

An Incentive of ₹ 2,00,000/- (₹ 40,000 in cash and ₹ 1,60,000/- in the form of NSC).

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

   Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Social Welfare, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

2. Step 2: Offline application — step 2

   OR

3. Step 3: Offline application — step 3

   The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.

4. Step 4: Offline application — step 4

   Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

5. Step 5: Offline application — step 5

   Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Deputy Director (Women Development) or the Child Development Project Officer (depending on the location), at least 30 days before the proposed marriage date.

6. Step 6: Offline application — step 6

   Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

7. Step 7: Online application — step 1

   Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.

8. Step 8: Online application — step 2

   Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click " Login ". In the login screen, click " Register a New Membership ".

9. Step 9: Online application — step 3

   Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declaration. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Signup".

10. Step 10: Online application — step 4

    Step 4: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.

11. Step 11: Online application — step 5

    Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click " Login ". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".

12. Step 12: Online application — step 6

    Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.

13. Step 13: Online application — step 7

    Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.

14. Step 14: Online application — step 8

    Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).

15. Step 15: Online application — step 9

    Step 9: Tick the declaration stating "I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of my Knowledge". Submit the application and note the application number for tracking your application . The application number will also be received on your Registered Mobile Number / Registered Email ID.

16. Step 16: Online application — step 10

    *Track Your Application here

17. Step 17: Online application — step 11

    * Access the User Manual for Online Application here

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.