The ₹2,00,000 incentive is distributed as ₹40,000 in cash and ₹1,60,000 in the form of National Savings Certificate (NSC).

The ₹40,000 cash component is provided to support immediate financial needs related to the marriage, with no specific conditions on its utilization.

The incentive amount is subject to periodic review, and adjustments may be made based on factors such as economic conditions and the scheme's objectives.

As of the current information available, there is no specific information on tax implications.

The guidelines do not mention any provision for compensation in the event of delayed disbursement of scheme benefits. Applicants should note that compensation for delays is not part of the scheme's framework.

This scheme is exclusively available to permanent residents of the Puducherry. Applicants from neighboring States/UTs, among others, are not eligible to apply.

The application form requires filling in fields marked with a red asterisk, including personal details and necessary documents.

Applicants can visit the Sub Offices of the Social Welfare Department, Puducherry, listed at https://socwelfare.py.gov.in/sub--office-social-welfare-department for assistance.

For direct inquiries, individuals can refer to the "Contact Us" section at https://socwelfare.py.gov.in/contact-us.

Grievances can be addressed through the Grievance Redressal portal at https://pgportal.gov.in/.

Detailed guidelines for the scheme can be found in the Citizen's Charter at https://socwelfare.py.gov.in/sites/default/files/citizen-charter.pdf.

Applicants can track the status of their application at https://edistrict.py.gov.in/User/TrackApplication.aspx.

Yes, the application should be submitted within 120 days after the registered marriage.

The selection for the scheme is periodical and depends on the availability of funds.