Uttarakhand government has doubled the marriage incentive for persons with disabilities from ₹25,000 to ₹50,000 under Incentive Scheme for Marrying a Disabled Young Man-Woman. The scheme, run by the Social Welfare Department, gives a one-time grant to couples where at least one partner has a disability of 40% or more.
This support is meant to encourage social inclusion and help disabled people start their married life with some financial stability. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the higher grant amount, and the updated benefit is now available to eligible couples across the state.
Incentive Scheme for Marrying a Disabled Young Man-Woman - Introduction
Incentive Scheme for Marrying a Disabled Young Man-Woman is a state-level scheme launched by the Social Welfare Department of Uttarakhand. It supports the marriage of persons with disabilities by offering a one-time financial grant. Earlier the amount was ₹25,000, and now it has been raised to ₹50,000.
A couple can get this support when one or both partners have a disability of 40% or more and marry a non-disabled person or another disabled partner. The higher amount makes the scheme more helpful for families who want to settle their disabled members in married life.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Incentive Scheme for Marrying a Disabled Young Man-Woman |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Beneficiary State | Uttarakhand |
| Benefit Amount | ₹50,000 (raised from ₹25,000) |
| Nodal Department | Department of Social Welfare |
| Application Mode | Offline and online |
| Official Website | socialwelfare.uk.gov.in |
Benefits
Couples who marry under this scheme receive a supportive one-time grant of ₹50,000. This amount has been doubled from the earlier ₹25,000 to give more help to families.
The grant acts as a token of encouragement for a new social life and helps cover some of the marriage expenses. It is given to couples where at least one partner has a disability of 40% or more.
Eligibility
To benefit from this scheme, a couple should meet the following criteria:
- Both partners should be either residents of Uttarakhand or living in the state for at least five years.
- Both partners must be citizens of India.
- Neither partner should be an income tax payer.
- Neither partner should have a previous living spouse at the time of the wedding.
- Both partners must have a clean legal record with no criminal convictions.
- At least one partner should have a disability of 40% or more as certified by medical authorities.
There are also age and marriage rules that must be followed:
- The groom should be aged between 21 and 45 years.
- The bride should be aged between 18 and 45 years.
- The marriage must be solemnized according to social customs or legally registered.
Application Process
Eligible couples can apply for the grant through the following steps:
STEP 1 - Get the application form from the Assistant Social Welfare Officer office or download it from the official website at Marriage Grant Scheme page.
STEP 2 - Fill in the required details accurately and attach all the necessary documents with the form.
STEP 3 - Submit the completed application to the office of the Assistant Social Welfare Officer in the district.
STEP 4 - After submission, the Assistant Social Welfare Officer verifies the documents and forwards them to the District Social Welfare Officer. A district committee then reviews the case and approves the incentive amount before it is paid.
Documents
Keep the following documents ready while applying for the scheme:
- Aadhaar Card for both partners.
- Valid Disability Certificate.
- Recent passport-size photographs.
- Voter ID card or UID card copy.
- Proof of residency showing at least 5 years of stay in Uttarakhand.
- Bank account details for both partners.
- Marriage registration certificate.
- A signed affidavit confirming that neither partner is an income tax payer, has no criminal record, and has no previous spouse alive.
References
Official Marriage Grant Scheme page
News on doubling of marriage grant to ₹50,000
FAQ's
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
A couple is eligible if at least one partner has 40% or more disability and meets all the other residency, age, and income rules.
What is the minimum disability percentage required?
A minimum of 40% disability is required, which should be verified by a competent medical authority.
Must both partners have a disability to apply?
Not necessarily. The scheme applies if at least one partner has the required disability or if both partners have disabilities.
How much financial aid will a couple receive?
Eligible couples now receive a one-time incentive payment of ₹50,000, which was earlier ₹25,000.
Is there a residency rule?
Yes, at least one partner must be a resident of Uttarakhand or living there for at least five years to qualify.
Can a couple apply if either partner is an income tax payer?
No, the scheme is meant for couples where neither partner is an income tax payer.
What are the age limits for the couple?
The groom should be between 21 and 45 years old, and the bride should be between 18 and 45 years old.
Is marriage registration mandatory?
Yes, proof of marriage is required either through a registration certificate or by evidence of social customs.
How can a couple access the application form?
The form can be obtained from the Assistant Social Welfare Officer office or downloaded from the official website at Marriage Grant Scheme page.
Where does a couple submit the application?
The completed form and documents should be submitted to the local Assistant Social Welfare Officer office.