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Matrimonial Incentives
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Overview
In this scheme, if a Person with Disability (PwD) gets married to a non-disabled person, then the couple is provided a marriage incentive of up to ₹ 50,000. Only citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply for this scheme.
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Description
The "Matrimonial Incentives" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. In this scheme, if a Person with Disability PwD gets married to a non-disabled person, then the couple is provided a marriage incentive of up to ₹ 50,000. Only citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply for this scheme. This scheme is 100% funded by the Govt. of Maharashtra.
Benefits
• The eligible couple will get up to ₹ 50,000/- as financial assistance. The nature of financial assistance is as below –
• Saving Certificate of ₹ 25,000/-.
• ₹ 20,000/- in cash.
• ₹ 4,500/- in the form of household utility.
• ₹ 500/- to attend the marriage incentive program.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
2. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.
3. The applicant should be a Person with Disability (Visually Handicapped, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc).
4. The percentage of the disability should be 40% or above.
5. The applicant should have been married to a non-disabled person.
Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Visit the District Social Welfare Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Offline
Step 1: Visit the District Social Welfare Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Offline
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Office.
Offline
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Office.
Step 4: Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
Offline
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• 2-Passport Sized Photograph (Signed Across).
• Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra.
• Disability Certificate.
• Details of the Bank Account (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc).
• Proof of Age (Birth Certificate, Marksheet of Class 10th/12th, etc).
• Proof of Marriage.
• Any other document required by the District Social Welfare Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is It Mandatory For Both The Husband And The Wife To Be Disabled?
A: No, either the husband or the wife should be disabled in order to be eligible for the matrimonial incentive.
Q: What Should Be The Percentage Of The Disability?
A: The percentage of disability should be 40% and above.
Q: What Percentage Of The Financial Assistance Will Be In The Form Of Household Utility.?
A: The amount of [?] 4,500/- will be in the form of household utility.
Q: Will There Be Any Allowance Provided To Attend The Marriage Incentive Program?
A: Yes, [?] 500/- will be provided to attend the marriage incentive program.
Q: What Percentage Of The Financial Assistance Will Be Provided As Cash?
A: [?] 20,000/- will be provided as cash.
Q: Why Is Proof Of Age A Mandatory Document For This Scheme?
A: Proof of age is required to confirm that the husband and wife are of legal marriage age.
Q: Is The Entire Amount Of The Financial Assistance Provided As Cash?
A: No, only [?] 20,000/- is provided as cash, the rest of the amount is provided as savings certificate, household utility, etc.
Q: What Is The Maximum Amount Of Financial Assistance That One Can Receive Through This Scheme?
A: The maximum amount of financial assistance that one can receive through this scheme is [?] 50,000/-.
Q: Are There Any Eligibility Criteria Regarding The Percentage Of Disability Of The Applicant?
A: Yes, the percentage of disability of the applicant should be 40% and above.
Q: Are Orthopedically Handicapped Persons Also Covered In This Scheme?
A: Yes, this scheme also covers Orthopedically Handicapped Persons.
Q: Is The Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate Of The State Of Maharashtra, A Mandatory Document For This Scheme?
A: Yes, the Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra is a mandatory document for this scheme.
Q: Can I Reapply To This Scheme If I Am Already Availing The Benefits Of This Scheme?
A: No, you can not reapply to this scheme if you already have availed of its benefits.
Q: What Is The Full Form Of SJSA?
A: The full form of SJSA is "Social Justice & Special Assistance".
Q: Is This A State Funded Or A Centrally Funded Scheme?
A: This is a 100% State Funded scheme.
Q: Is There Any Application Fee?
A: No, the entire application process is entirely free of cost.
Q: Is There Any Compensation For The Delay In The Disbursal Of The Scheme Benefits?
A: No, there is no such mention in the scheme guidelines.
Q: How Do I Know If A Field In The Application Form Is Mandatory?
A: The mandatory fields have an asterisk (*) mark at the end.
Q: Can Applicants From The Neighboring States Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Etc Also Apply To This Scheme?
A: No, only the citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply.
Q: Where Can I Find The URL To The Website Of The Dept. Of Social Justice & Special Assistance?
A: The URL to the official website of the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra is - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/
Q: Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme Guidelines?
A: The Scheme Guidelines can be found at this link - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/en/scheme-category/disability-welfare
Q: What Is The Address Of The Department Of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government Of Maharashtra?
A: The address of the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra is: 437, Shankar Sheth Rd, Police Colony, Swargate, Pune, Maharashtra 411042
Q: Where Can I Find The Addresses Of The District Social Welfare Offices?
A: The addresses of the District Social Welfare Offices can be found at - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/en/contacts
Q: Where Can I Post My Grievances Related To This Scheme?
A: You can post your grievances at the Grievance Redressal Portal by the Govt. of Maharashtra: https://grievances.maharashtra.gov.in/en
Q: Is There An Income-Related Criterion For This Scheme?
A: No, there is no income-related criterion for this scheme.
Q: Where Can I Find The Format Of The Application Form? Is It Available Online?
A: You need to visit the District Social Welfare Office and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
The "Matrimonial Incentives" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. In this scheme, if a Person with Disability PwD gets married to a non-disabled person, then the couple is provided a marriage incentive of up to ₹ 50,000. Only citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply for this scheme. This scheme is 100% funded by the Govt. of Maharashtra.
Benefits
• The eligible couple will get up to ₹ 50,000/- as financial assistance. The nature of financial assistance is as below –
• Saving Certificate of ₹ 25,000/-.
• ₹ 20,000/- in cash.
• ₹ 4,500/- in the form of household utility.
• ₹ 500/- to attend the marriage incentive program.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
2. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.
3. The applicant should be a Person with Disability (Visually Handicapped, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc).
4. The percentage of the disability should be 40% or above.
5. The applicant should have been married to a non-disabled person.
Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Visit the District Social Welfare Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Offline
Step 1: Visit the District Social Welfare Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Offline
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Office.
Offline
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Office.
Step 4: Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
Offline
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• 2-Passport Sized Photograph (Signed Across).
• Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra.
• Disability Certificate.
• Details of the Bank Account (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc).
• Proof of Age (Birth Certificate, Marksheet of Class 10th/12th, etc).
• Proof of Marriage.
• Any other document required by the District Social Welfare Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is It Mandatory For Both The Husband And The Wife To Be Disabled?
A: No, either the husband or the wife should be disabled in order to be eligible for the matrimonial incentive.
Q: What Should Be The Percentage Of The Disability?
A: The percentage of disability should be 40% and above.
Q: What Percentage Of The Financial Assistance Will Be In The Form Of Household Utility.?
A: The amount of [?] 4,500/- will be in the form of household utility.
Q: Will There Be Any Allowance Provided To Attend The Marriage Incentive Program?
A: Yes, [?] 500/- will be provided to attend the marriage incentive program.
Q: What Percentage Of The Financial Assistance Will Be Provided As Cash?
A: [?] 20,000/- will be provided as cash.
Q: Why Is Proof Of Age A Mandatory Document For This Scheme?
A: Proof of age is required to confirm that the husband and wife are of legal marriage age.
Q: Is The Entire Amount Of The Financial Assistance Provided As Cash?
A: No, only [?] 20,000/- is provided as cash, the rest of the amount is provided as savings certificate, household utility, etc.
Q: What Is The Maximum Amount Of Financial Assistance That One Can Receive Through This Scheme?
A: The maximum amount of financial assistance that one can receive through this scheme is [?] 50,000/-.
Q: Are There Any Eligibility Criteria Regarding The Percentage Of Disability Of The Applicant?
A: Yes, the percentage of disability of the applicant should be 40% and above.
Q: Are Orthopedically Handicapped Persons Also Covered In This Scheme?
A: Yes, this scheme also covers Orthopedically Handicapped Persons.
Q: Is The Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate Of The State Of Maharashtra, A Mandatory Document For This Scheme?
A: Yes, the Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra is a mandatory document for this scheme.
Q: Can I Reapply To This Scheme If I Am Already Availing The Benefits Of This Scheme?
A: No, you can not reapply to this scheme if you already have availed of its benefits.
Q: What Is The Full Form Of SJSA?
A: The full form of SJSA is "Social Justice & Special Assistance".
Q: Is This A State Funded Or A Centrally Funded Scheme?
A: This is a 100% State Funded scheme.
Q: Is There Any Application Fee?
A: No, the entire application process is entirely free of cost.
Q: Is There Any Compensation For The Delay In The Disbursal Of The Scheme Benefits?
A: No, there is no such mention in the scheme guidelines.
Q: How Do I Know If A Field In The Application Form Is Mandatory?
A: The mandatory fields have an asterisk (*) mark at the end.
Q: Can Applicants From The Neighboring States Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Etc Also Apply To This Scheme?
A: No, only the citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply.
Q: Where Can I Find The URL To The Website Of The Dept. Of Social Justice & Special Assistance?
A: The URL to the official website of the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra is - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/
Q: Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme Guidelines?
A: The Scheme Guidelines can be found at this link - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/en/scheme-category/disability-welfare
Q: What Is The Address Of The Department Of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government Of Maharashtra?
A: The address of the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra is: 437, Shankar Sheth Rd, Police Colony, Swargate, Pune, Maharashtra 411042
Q: Where Can I Find The Addresses Of The District Social Welfare Offices?
A: The addresses of the District Social Welfare Offices can be found at - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/en/contacts
Q: Where Can I Post My Grievances Related To This Scheme?
A: You can post your grievances at the Grievance Redressal Portal by the Govt. of Maharashtra: https://grievances.maharashtra.gov.in/en
Q: Is There An Income-Related Criterion For This Scheme?
A: No, there is no income-related criterion for this scheme.
Q: Where Can I Find The Format Of The Application Form? Is It Available Online?
A: You need to visit the District Social Welfare Office and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Eligibility Criteria
1
The applicant should be a citizen of India.
2
The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.
3
The applicant should be a Person with Disability (Visually Handicapped, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc).
4
The percentage of the disability should be 40% or above.
5
The applicant should have been married to a non-disabled person.
Benefits
The eligible couple will get up to ₹ 50,000/- as financial assistance. The nature of financial assistance is as below –
Saving Certificate of ₹ 25,000/-.
₹ 20,000/- in cash.
₹ 4,500/- in the form of household utility.
₹ 500/- to attend the marriage incentive program.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar Card |
| 2 | 2-Passport Sized Photograph (Signed Across). |
| 3 | Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra. |
| 4 | Disability Certificate. |
| 5 | Details of the Bank Account (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc). |
| 6 | Proof of Age (Birth Certificate, Marksheet of Class 10th/12th, etc). |
| 7 | Proof of Marriage. |
| 8 | Any other document required by the District Social Welfare Office. |
How to Apply
1
Step 1: Visit the District Social Welfare Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Offline Step 1: Visit the District Social Welfare Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
2
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Offline Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
3
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Office.
Offline Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Office.
4
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
Offline Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, either the husband or the wife should be disabled in order to be eligible for the matrimonial incentive.
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