Program brief
| Form of support | Cash, paid into the bank account |
|---|---|
| Meant for | Divyang (PwD) |
| Level | State, Gujarat |
| Field | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| How to apply | Online |
Contents of this entry
Overview
Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to persons with disabilities when a person with a disability marries another person with a disability, as well as when a non-disabled person marries someone with a disability.
The scheme "Disable Marriage Scheme" was launched by the Director Social Defence, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to persons with disabilities when a person with a disability marries another person with a disability, as well as when a non-disabled person marries someone with a disability.
Further facts from the listing
| Implementing agency | Office Of The District Social Defence Officer, Gujarat |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Benefits
- Under this scheme, when two individuals with disabilities marry each other, the couple is entitled to a total assistance of Rs. 1,00,000/-, equating to Rs. 50,000/- per person.
- If a person without disabilities marries someone with a disability, the individual with a disability is eligible to receive assistance of Rs. 50,000/-.
Eligibility
- Age
- 18 years or older
- Gender
- Female, Male
- Also for
- Persons with disabilities, 40% or more
- State
- Gujarat
- The age of the girl should be above 18 years and the age of the boy should be above 21 years.
- The benefit of this scheme will be available only once (one time per couple).
- Under this scheme, the application has to be made within two years of marriage.
- Under this scheme, benefits are given as per the percentage of disability mentioned in the table below:
| Sl. No. | Type of Disability | Percentage of Disability |
| 1 | Blindness, low vision, hereditary muscular dystrophy, leprosy-cured, acid attack victims, amblyopia, cerebral palsy, dwarfism, multiple sclerosis-hardening disorder | |
| 2 | Hearing impairment | 71% to 100% |
| 3 | 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 |
Note: In the case of a differently-abled applicant marrying a differently-abled woman from another state, both the differently-abled spouses will be eligible to get the benefit of this scheme on the production of the prescribed proof. Further, the District Social Defence Officer will have to obtain an undertaking from the applicant that the female beneficiary has not received disability marriage assistance from her state.
Documents
1. Passport-size Photograph
2. Copy of Aadhaar card
3. Attested copy of Disability Certificate from Civil Surgeon of girl/boy
4. Proof of Residence (any one of Ration Card/Electricity Bill/Driving License/Aadhaar Card/Election Card)
5. Proof of age of girl/boy
6. Wedding photographs of both together
7. Marriage Registration certificate
8. Copy of first page of bank passbook/cancelled cheque
9. Any other documents as required
Application steps
Online
Step 01: The eligible applicant may visit the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 02: On the home page, under the tab ‘Citizen Login’, click on New User ‘Please Register Here’.
Step 03: Enter your Full Name as per Aadhaar Card, Gender, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Card Number, Email ID, Caste etc. and then click on ‘Register’.
Step 04: After successful registration, the applicants can login through their User ID and Password.
Step 05: Now, click on ‘User Profile’ to update your profile.
Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory information and then click on ‘Update’.
Step 07: After updating the profile successfully, select the scheme appearing on the home page; an application form will open.
Step 08: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and upload all the relevant documents.
Step 09: Now agree with the terms & conditions and click on ‘Save Application’.
Step 10: Submit the application form and take out the print of the application for future reference. The applicant can note down the application number to track the application status by logging into the portal using their User ID and Password.
Note 01: In the case of marriage of a person with a disability residing in two different districts, the application for availing the benefit under the scheme has to be made by the couple in the district of permanent residence of the Divyang couple after marriage.
Note 02: The District Social Defence Officer of the district which approved the application has to inform the District Social Defence Officer of the other district about the approval of the application.
Questions and answers
What are the age requirements for eligibility?
The girl should be above 18 years of age, and the boy should be above 21 years of age to avail of the scheme.
How much financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
When two individuals with disabilities marry each other, they are entitled to a total assistance of Rs. 1,00,000/-, with Rs. 50,000/- allocated per person. If a person without disabilities marries someone with a disability, the individual with a disability is eligible to receive assistance of Rs. 50,000/-.
What types of disabilities are covered under the scheme?
The scheme covers various disabilities including blindness, low vision, hearing impairment, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, and more, as specified in the eligibility criteria.
Can couples with disabilities residing in different districts avail of the scheme?
Yes, in such cases, the application for the scheme should be made by the couple in the district of permanent residence of the disabled couple after marriage.
How many times can a couple avail of the scheme's benefits?
The benefit of the scheme is available only once per couple.
Is there a time limit for applying to the Disable Marriage Scheme?
Yes, applicants must apply within two years of their marriage to be eligible for the scheme.
What if one of the spouses is differently-abled and from another state?
If a differently-abled applicant marries a differently-abled woman from another state, both spouses can still benefit from the scheme upon providing prescribed proof.
How can eligible applicants apply for the scheme?
Eligible applicants can apply through the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/.
Official portal and guidelines
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Apply on esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in
Documents from the provider
- Official Website sje.gujarat.gov.in
- Scheme Details esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in
- Scheme Details (Page No. 473) planning.gujarat.gov.in, PDF
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