This article outlines a scheme implemented by the Maharashtra Government to encourage the marriage of disabled individuals and promote their social inclusion.
Key Points:
- Objective: To encourage marriage between disabled and non-disabled persons, fostering a more inclusive society for people with disabilities.
- Eligibility:
- One spouse must have a disability of at least 40% certified by a competent authority.
- The marriage must be the first marriage for both partners (no divorces).
- The marriage must be legally registered.
- At least one partner must be a resident of Maharashtra.
- Benefits:
- Financial assistance of Rs. 50,000/- is provided to the married couple. This includes:
- Rs. 500/- for wedding ceremony expenses.
- Rs. 4500/- for purchasing household appliances.
- Rs. 20,000/- in cash.
- Rs. 25000/- Postal Saving Certificates
- Financial assistance of Rs. 50,000/- is provided to the married couple. This includes:
- Application Process:
- The couple needs to approach the concerned Social Welfare Officer within a month of their marriage.
- Required documents include:
- Marriage registration certificate.
- School leaving certificates of both spouses.
- Disability certificate of the disabled spouse (with a note stating “Disabled-handicapped marriage incentive grant has been granted”).
- Domicile certificate (if one spouse is not from Maharashtra).
- Combined photo of the couple.
- Reference letters from two competent persons.
- Self-declaration stating no prior assistance under this scheme.
Important Dates:
- The scheme is applicable to marriages from the financial year starting April 1st, 2014.
- Applications are processed and disbursement happens twice a year –
- In the first week of October (for marriages between April and September).
- In the first week of April (for marriages between October and March).
Contact Information:
- The document unfortunately doesn’t specify the contact details for the Social Welfare Officer. You can likely find this information on the website of the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Maharashtra Government (sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in).
Additional Notes:
- The document mentions a provision for marriages between disabled individuals (not covered in detail here).
- The scheme is subject to the availability of funds.
Disclaimer:
This information is based on a government document dated June 17, 2014. It’s recommended to check the official website of the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance for the latest updates and confirm the scheme’s current status.
Resources:
- Government Resolution Dated 17 June, 2014:
Originally posted 2024-09-15 13:00:36.
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