Maharashtra
Matrimonial Incentives
Main benefit
The eligible couple will get up to ₹ 50,000/- as financial assistance.
Can you get this scheme?
Conditions at a glance
- Disability 40% or more
About
The "Matrimonial Incentives" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. In this scheme, if a Person with Disability (PwD) gets married to a non-disabled person, then the couple is provided a marriage incentive of up to ₹ 50,0
0. Only citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply for this scheme. This scheme is 100% funded by the Govt. of Maharashtra.
Benefits
- The eligible couple will get up to ₹ 50,000/- as financial assistance. The nature of financial assistance is as below –Saving Certificate of ₹ 25,000/-.
- ₹ 20,000/- in cash.
- ₹ 4,500/- in the form of household utility.
- ₹ 500/- to attend the marriage incentive program.
Who can apply
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.
- The applicant should be a Person with Disability (Visually Handicapped, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc).
- The percentage of the disability should be 40% or above.
- The applicant should have been married to a non-disabled person.
Documents needed
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How to apply
Offline
Online
- 1
Visit the District Social Welfare Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
- 2
In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
- 3
Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Office.
- 4
Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
Common questions
Is It Mandatory For Both The Husband And The Wife To Be Disabled?
No, either the husband or the wife should be disabled in order to be eligible for the matrimonial incentive.
What Should Be The Percentage Of The Disability?
The percentage of disability should be 40% and above.What Percentage Of The Financial Assistance Will Be In The Form Of Household Utility.?The amount of ₹ 4,500/- will be in the form of household utility.
Will There Be Any Allowance Provided To Attend The Marriage Incentive Program?
Yes, ₹ 500/- will be provided to attend the marriage incentive program.
What Percentage Of The Financial Assistance Will Be Provided As Cash?
₹ 20,000/- will be provided as cash.
Why Is Proof Of Age A Mandatory Document For This Scheme?
Proof of age is required to confirm that the husband and wife are of legal marriage age.
Is The Entire Amount Of The Financial Assistance Provided As Cash?
No, only ₹ 20,000/- is provided as cash, the rest of the amount is provided as savings certificate, household utility, etc.
What Is The Maximum Amount Of Financial Assistance That One Can Receive Through This Scheme?
The maximum amount of financial assistance that one can receive through this scheme is ₹ 50,000/-.
Are There Any Eligibility Criteria Regarding The Percentage Of Disability Of The Applicant?
Yes, the percentage of disability of the applicant should be 40% and above.
Are Orthopedically Handicapped Persons Also Covered In This Scheme?
Yes, this scheme also covers Orthopedically Handicapped Persons.
Is The Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate Of The State Of Maharashtra, A Mandatory Document For This Scheme?
Yes, the Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra is a mandatory document for this scheme.
Can I Reapply To This Scheme If I Am Already Availing The Benefits Of This Scheme?
No, you can not reapply to this scheme if you already have availed of its benefits.
What Is The Full Form Of SJSA?
The full form of SJSA is "Social Justice & Special Assistance".
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