Marriage Assistance to Normal Persons Marrying Orthopedically Differently Abled Persons

The scheme 'Marriage Assistance to Normal Persons Marrying Orthopedically Differently Abled Persons' was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu, with the noble objective of supporting and facilitating marriages between normal individuals and orthopedically differently abled persons. This initiative recognizes the importance of inclusivity and equality in relationships, aiming to reduce social barriers and promote harmony within society. By providing financial assistance to normal individuals marrying orthopedically differently abled persons, the scheme seeks to alleviate some of the financial burdens that may arise in such unions, ensuring that all individuals, regardless of physical ability, have the opportunity to experience the joys of marriage.

1. Marriage assistance amount: ₹25,000/- as

• ₹12,500/- National Savings Certificate
• ₹12,500/- cheque/Demand Draft for marriage expenses

1. Additional benefit if either spouse has a degree/diploma: Increased amount to ₹50,000/-

• ₹25,000/- National Savings Certificate
• ₹25,000/- cheque/Demand Draft

1. Other Benefits:

• Certificate of appreciation
• 8 gram gold coin for Tirumangalyam (a traditional South Indian symbol of marriage for women)

1. A normal person should marry an orthopedically differently abled person.
2. The age of the couple (both) should be above 18 years.

Additional Eligibility:

1. The normal person and orthopedically differently abled person individuals holding a degree or diploma are eligible to receive increased assistance.

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Differently Abled Welfare Office and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).