For direct inquiries, individuals can contact the Social Welfare Department of Puducherry through the details provided at https://socwelfare.py.gov.in/contact-us.

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.

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

The detailed guidelines for the scheme are available 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 on the official website https://edistrict.py.gov.in/User/TrackApplication.aspx.

Applicants must submit their applications within 120 days after the registered marriage to be eligible for the scheme.

Beneficiaries receive an incentive of ₹1,00,000, with ₹20,000 provided in cash and ₹80,000 in the form of National Savings Certificate (NSC).

The scheme aims to encourage and support marriages between differently-abled individuals and those without disabilities.

Yes, the marriage must be registered to be eligible for the scheme.

Applicants must have a disability of 40% and above to qualify for the scheme.

Bridegrooms must be above 21 years of age to meet the eligibility criteria.

Brides applying for the scheme should be above 18 years of age.