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Marriage Assistance to Person with Disability / BPL

The scheme aims to support differently-abled brides/bridegrooms from BPL families by providing financial assistance to meet marriage-related expenses. Under this scheme, an amount of ₹30,000/- is provided to Scheduled Tribe, differently-abled brides/bridegrooms for their first marriage.

Ministry / Department
Social Welfare and Tribal Affairs Department, Lakshadweep
Level
State
Benefit type
cash
Last verified: Recently

What is Marriage Assistance to Person with Disability / BPL?

The scheme aims to support differently-abled brides/bridegrooms from BPL families by providing financial assistance to meet marriage-related expenses. Under this scheme, an amount of ₹30,000/- is provided to Scheduled Tribe, differently-abled brides/bridegrooms for their first marriage.

Benefit
- The scheme provides a financial assistance of ₹30,000/- to differently-abled individuals belonging to the BPL category for their first marriage. > **Mode of Disbursement:** The amount will be directly transferred to the beneficiary's bank account. > **Frequency of Disbursement:** One-time assistance.
Level
State — Lakshadweep
Ministry / Dept.
Social Welfare and Tribal Affairs Department, Lakshadweep
Benefit type
cash
Key eligibility
1. The applicant should be a differently-abled person belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category. 1. The applicant should furnish a disability certificate indicating at least 40% disability and must possess a valid ration card. 1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
Last verified
Recently

Benefits

- The scheme provides a financial assistance of ₹30,000/- to differently-abled individuals belonging to the BPL category for their first marriage. > **Mode of Disbursement:** The amount will be directly transferred to the beneficiary's bank account. > **Frequency of Disbursement:** One-time assistance.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be a differently-abled person belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category. 1. The applicant should furnish a disability certificate indicating at least 40% disability and must possess a valid ration card. 1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe category. Area: LakshadweepBenefit: cash

Documents Required

    How to Apply

    1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

      Step 1: Eligible couples may collect the application form from the office of the Director (Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs) of their respective island. Step 2: Carefully fill out the application form and attach all the required supporting documents. Step 3: Submit the completed application form along with the documents to the Director (SW&TA) of the respective island, duly forwarded by the DC/SDO of the concerned island and recommended by the Island Level Committee. Note: The beneficiary can apply for incentive within 30 days from the date of marriage and is applicable up to one year of marriage.

    Sources & References

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