AI SummaryDisable Marriage Scheme (Divyang Lagna Sahay) gives one-time financial support to persons with disabilities in Gujarat who get married. A couple where both partners are differently-abled receives ₹1,50,000, while a person with disability who marries a non-disabled person gets ₹75,000. Applications for 2026-27 are accepted online through the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal, and the scheme continues to take new applications from eligible couples.
This state-level scheme is run by the Director Social Defence, Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat, with implementation through the Office of the District Social Defence Officer. The cash grant reduces the money burden of marriage for Divyangjan families, and a couple can apply within two years of the wedding date.
Disable Marriage Scheme (Divyang Lagna Sahay) - Introduction
Divyang Lagna Sahay was launched to help persons with disabilities start married life without extra money stress. When two people with disabilities marry each other, both receive support. In the same way, when a non-disabled person marries someone with a disability, the person with disability gets the cash benefit. The grant is paid to the eligible person, and the checking process is handled by the District Social Defence Officer of the district where the couple stays after marriage.
Applicants can also use the e-gram centre facility under Digital Seva Setu on the Digital Gujarat Portal, where the benefit can be processed within a single day. This makes the scheme easy to access for people who find online forms difficult.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Disable Marriage Scheme (Divyang Lagna Sahay) |
| Level | State |
| State | Gujarat |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Category | Social Welfare and Empowerment |
| Benefit Type | Cash, one time |
| Benefit Amount | ₹1,50,000 for both-disabled couple, ₹75,000 for one disabled partner |
| Main Department | Social Justice and Empowerment Department |
| Department Running the Scheme | Office of the District Social Defence Officer, Gujarat |
| Application Mode | Online through e-Samaj Kalyan Portal |
| Official Website | esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in |
Benefits
Financial support under Disable Marriage Scheme (Divyang Lagna Sahay) is given once per couple and depends on who among the two partners is differently-abled:
- Both partners with disability: the couple receives ₹1,50,000 in total, which is ₹75,000 for each person.
- One partner with disability: the person with disability receives ₹75,000.
Eligibility
To qualify for this support, the couple should meet the following conditions:
The girl should be above 18 years and the boy should be above 21 years of age at the time of marriage. The benefit is given only once per couple, and the application must be submitted within two years of the wedding date. If the couple lives in different districts, the application is made in the district of permanent residence of the Divyang couple after marriage.
If a differently-abled applicant marries a differently-abled woman from another state, both can still get the benefit after showing the required proof. The District Social Defence Officer will take a written undertaking from the woman that she has not received similar marriage support from her own state. Note that this scheme is different from the Dr. Savitaben Ambedkar Inter Caste Marriage Assistance Scheme, which supports inter-caste marriages in Gujarat.
The benefit depends on the percentage of disability as given in the table below:
| Type of Disability | Percentage of Disability |
|---|---|
| Blindness, low vision, hereditary muscular dystrophy, leprosy-cured, acid attack victims, amblyopia, cerebral palsy, dwarfism, multiple sclerosis hardening disorder | 40% or more |
| Hearing impairment | 71% to 100% |
| Chronic neurological conditions, generalized trauma, malignant haemorrhage, tremor, muscular rigidity, intellectual disability, reduced hemoglobin content, chronic anemia, mental illness, special learning disabilities, speech and language impairment, neuro-developmental impairment, multiple disabilities | 50% or more |
Application Process
Applications are accepted online through the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal of Gujarat. The steps are simple and can be completed from home:
STEP 1 - Visit the official e-Samaj Kalyan Portal.
STEP 2 - Click on 'Citizen Login' and select 'Please Register Here' if you are a new user. You can also open the registration page directly.
STEP 3 - Enter details such as Full Name as per Aadhaar, Gender, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Number, Email ID and Caste, then complete the registration.
STEP 4 - Log in with the User ID and Password created during registration.
STEP 5 - Open 'User Profile' and update all required information, then save the changes.
STEP 6 - Select Disable Marriage Scheme (Divyang Lagna Sahay) from the home page, and the application form will open.
STEP 7 - Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and upload the required documents.
STEP 8 - Agree to the terms and conditions, click 'Save Application', then submit the form.
STEP 9 - Note down the application number to track the status by logging into the portal.
If you face any problem while filling the form, refer to the Citizen Help Manual for guidance. Approved applications are sent to the District Social Defence Officer for verification and final approval.
Documents
Keep the following documents ready before starting the online application:
- Passport-size photograph
- Copy of Aadhaar card
- Attested copy of Disability Certificate from the Civil Surgeon
- Proof of residence (Ration card, Electricity bill, Driving License, Aadhaar card or Election card)
- Proof of age for both bride and groom
- Wedding photographs of the couple together
- Marriage registration certificate
- Copy of the first page of bank passbook or a cancelled cheque
References
Official Website of Divyang Lagna Sahay Yojana
Scheme Details on e-Samaj Kalyan Portal
Scheme Details in Gujarat Budget Document (Page No. 473)
FAQ's
What are the age requirements for eligibility?
The girl should be above 18 years and the boy should be above 21 years of age to get the benefit of the scheme.
How much financial support is provided?
Where both partners have disabilities, the couple gets ₹1,50,000 in total. Where only one partner has a disability, that person gets ₹75,000.
What types of disabilities are covered?
The scheme covers blindness, low vision, hearing impairment, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, mental illness and many other conditions listed in the rules, subject to the minimum disability percentage.
Can couples living in different districts apply?
Yes, the application should be made in the district of permanent residence of the Divyang couple after marriage.
How many times can we get this benefit?
The benefit is available only once per couple.
Is there a deadline for applying?
Yes, the application should be submitted within two years of the wedding date.
What if my spouse is from another state?
If the spouse with disability is from another state, both partners can still get the benefit after submitting the required proof and an undertaking that the woman has not received similar support elsewhere.
How can I apply online?
Visit the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal and complete the registration as explained in the application process above.