The main objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to persons with disabilities for their marriage, promoting social rehabilitation and inclusion.

To be eligible, at least one person in the couple must be disabled with a disability of 40% or more, both partners must be native to Chhattisgarh, and neither should be income tax payers. The age of the bridegroom should be between 21 and 45 years, and the bride should be between 18 and 45 years.

If either the bride or groom has a disability, a lump-sum financial assistance of ₹50,000/- is provided.

If both individuals in the couple are disabled, the scheme provides a financial assistance of ₹1,00,000/-.

The incentive amount is jointly payable to the eligible couple.

No, the incentive amount can be claimed only once in a lifetime.

If the marriage is dissolved without a valid reason within five years of the wedding date, the entire incentive amount will be recovered as land revenue.

Applicants must submit their application with joint signatures or thumb impressions in the prescribed format to the Joint/Deputy Director of the Social Welfare Department in their respective district.

Yes, the application for the incentive must be submitted within a maximum of 6 months from the date of marriage.

The District Collector sanctions the assistance amount based on the recommendations of the Joint/Deputy Director of the Social Welfare Department.

The approving authority must make a decision on the registered application and inform the applicant within a maximum of 30 days from the date of receipt in the office.

Upon approval, the amount is disbursed directly to the beneficiary through NEFT/RTGS, whenever possible.

No, couples who are income tax payers are not eligible for this scheme.