Incentive Scheme for Marrying a Disabled Young Man/Woman

About This Scheme

The scheme "Incentive Scheme for Marrying a Disabled Young Man/Woman" has been implemented by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to individuals with 40% or more disability when they marry a non-disabled person, or when both partners have disabilities.

Eligibility

1. The applicant couple should be residents of Uttarakhand or have been domiciled in the state for at least five years. 1. The couple must be citizens of India. 1. The couple should not be income tax payers. 1. Neither partner should have a living spouse at the time of marriage. 1. No member of the couple should have been convicted in any criminal case. 1. The benefit is provided when a person with 40% or more disability marries a non-disabled person, or when both partners have disabilities. 1. At the time of marriage, the groom should be between 21 and 45 years of age. 1. At the time of marriage, the bride should be between 18 and 45 years of age. 1. The marriage should be conducted in accordance with prevailing social customs and traditions or be legally registered.

Benefits

On marriage, the couple is given ₹25,000/- as incentive.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

This scheme was sourced from myScheme, the Government of India's official Central+State scheme discovery portal, and reviewed by an editor before publishing. Use the button above to read the full details and apply directly on the official source.