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Disable Marriage Scheme (Divyang Lagna Sahay)
Gujarat
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Benefits
- Under this scheme, when two individuals with disabilities marry each other, the couple is entitled to a total assistance of ₹1,00,000/-, equating to ₹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 ₹50,000/-.
Eligibility
- 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 |
Application Process
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 ₹1,00,000/-, with ₹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 ₹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/.
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