The purpose of the marriage assistance scheme is to support normal individuals marrying speech and hearing impaired persons.

The total assistance provided under the scheme is ₹25,000 or ₹50,000 (Degree and Diploma holder).

The assistance is distributed in the form of a National Savings Certificate and as a cheque or Demand Draft.

Along with the assistance, recipients also receive a certificate of appreciation and an 8 gram gold coin for making Tirumangalyam.

If either the differently abled person or the normal person holds a degree or diploma, the assistance amount is increased to ₹50,000/-.

Normal individuals marrying speech and hearing impaired persons are eligible to receive the assistance.

Both individuals in the couple must be above 18 years of age to qualify for the scheme.

The prescribed application form is available at the District Differently Abled Welfare Office.

Applicants need to furnish their national identity card for the differently abled, along with proof of marriage and age.

The application is to be submitted to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.

Grievances related to the scheme should be addressed to the Assistant Director (DAW) at the Commissionerate for Welfare of the Differently Abled in No.5, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai- 600 005.

There is no specific deadline mentioned for submitting the application.

The assistance can be availed once per eligible marriage.

There are no income criteria specified for eligibility under this scheme.

There is no provision mentioned for pre-marriage counseling under this scheme.

There are no specific conditions mentioned regarding the wedding ceremony.

The assistance provided is intended specifically for marriage expenses.