Matrimonial Incentives
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 ₹ 50,000. Only citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply for this scheme.
About This Scheme
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 ₹ 50,000. 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.
Eligibility Criteria
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.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Office.
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
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.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Office.
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Matrimonial Incentives |
| Short Title | MI-MAHA |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Ministry | Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment |
| Categories | Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Social welfare & Empowerment |
| States | Maharashtra |
| Gender | All |
| Caste/Category | PwD |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
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