Disable Marriage Scheme (Divyang Lagna Sahay)
in Gujarat
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Disable Marriage Scheme (Divyang Lagna Sahay) in Gujarat
Disable Marriage Scheme (Divyang Lagna Sahay) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Gujarat.
Apply for Disable Marriage Scheme (Divyang Lagna Sahay) in Gujarat
Scheme Overview
Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to persons with disabilities when a person with a disability marries another person with a disability, as well as when a non-disabled person marries someone with a disability.
Eligibility Criteria
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**1Blindness, low vision, hereditary muscular dystrophy, leprosy-cured, acid attack victims, amblyopia, cerebral palsy, dwarfism, multiple sclerosis-hardening disorder 40% or more
2Hearing impairment 71% to 100%3Chronic 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 50% or more
**Note:** In the case of a differently-abled applicant marrying a differently-abled woman from another state, both the differently-abled spouses will be eligible to get the benefit of this scheme on the production of the prescribed proof. Further, the District Social Defence Officer will have to obtain an undertaking from the applicant that the female beneficiary has not received disability marriage assistance from her state.
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/-.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport-size Photograph |
| 2 | Copy of Aadhaar card |
| 3 | Attested copy of Disability Certificate from Civil Surgeon of girl/boy |
| 4 | Proof of Residence (any one of Ration Card/Electricity Bill/Driving License/Aadhaar Card/Election Card) |
| 5 | Proof of age of girl/boy |
| 6 | Wedding photographs of both together |
| 7 | Marriage Registration certificate |
| 8 | Copy of first page of bank passbook/cancelled cheque |
| 9 | Any other documents as required |
Common questions in Gujarat
Who can apply for Disable Marriage Scheme (Divyang Lagna Sahay) in Gujarat?
Eligible residents of Gujarat who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Disable Marriage Scheme (Divyang Lagna Sahay). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Disable Marriage Scheme (Divyang Lagna Sahay) in Gujarat?
Applicants in Gujarat typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The girl should be above 18 years of age, and the boy should be above 21 years of age to avail of the scheme.