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Marriage Incentive Reward Scheme

The Marriage Incentive Reward scheme for the marriage of disabled persons by the Government of Uttar Pradesh is being operated by the department since the year 1997.

State Cash

States / UT: Uttar Pradesh

Nodal department: Empowerment of Persons With Disabilities Department, Uttar Pradesh

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

Scheme open date: 1997-01-01

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Financial assistance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Financial Assistance, Widow Marriage, Social Welfare, Empowerment

Details

This is a State Sponsored Scheme and only the citizens who are domiciled in the State of Uttar Pradesh can apply to this scheme. By the Government of Uttar Pradesh, the Marriage Incentive Reward scheme was initiated prizes are given to Divyangjan for getting married. The marriage should be registered with the Registrar of the State and one or both should be a differently able person.

Benefits

  • 1. In the case of the young man with the disability: ₹15 000/- is provided. 1. In the case of the girl with the disability ₹20 000/- is provided. 1. In case of disability of both young man and girl ₹35 000/- is provided
  1. In the case of the young man with the disability: ₹15,000/- is provided.
  2. In the case of the girl with the disability ₹20,000/- is provided.
  3. In case of disability of both young man and girl ₹35,000/- is provided.

Eligibility

  • Certificate of minimum 40% disability.
  • The couple should be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh or its domicile for at least five years.
  • None of the members of the couple has been convicted in any criminal case.
  • The age of the girl child in the couple should not be less than 18 years and not more than 45 years at the time of marriage.
  • The age of the man should not be less than 21 years and not more than 45 years at the time of marriage
  • No one from the couple is an income taxpayer.
  • The marriage has been registered.

Application Process

Online

  1. First, the applicants have to visit the official portal.1. Now, click on the registration.1. Fill out the application form.

i. Type and percentage of disability of the couple.
ii. Couple Name.
iii. Present Address of the Couple.
iv. Marriage Registration Certificate.

  1. Submit the application form.
  2. Note: The desired information has to be given on all the points mentioned in the application form. It is mandatory to submit a hard copy of the online application form to the District Disabled Empowerment Office of your district within 15 days).

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

What is the scope of this scheme?
The Marriage Incentive Reward scheme for the marriage of disabled persons by the Government of Uttar Pradesh is being operated by the department since the year 1997.
What are the benefits under the scheme ?
1. In the case of the young man with the disability: Rs. 15,000/- is provided. 2. In the case of the girl with the disability Rs. 20,000/- is provided. 3. In case of disability of both young man and girl Rs. 35,000/- is provided.
Who can get the benefits of the scheme ?
Uttar Pradesh State domicile Disable couples, who are full fill the eligibility criteria.
Is there any eligibility percentage of disability?
The minimum disability is 40% and should be certified by the Competent Authority of the State Government.
What is Eligible age for girl/bride?
The age of the girl child in the couple should not be less than 18 years and not more than 45 years at the time of marriage.
What Is Eligible Age For man/groom ?
The age of the man should not be less than 21 years and not more than 45 years at the time of marriage
May other state couple apply for this scheme ?
The couple should be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh or its domicile for at least five years.
What is the financial eligibility for the couples ?
From couple, No one should be an income taxpayer.
How To Apply For The Scheme ?
1. First, the applicants have to visit the official portal. 2. Now, click on the registration. 3. Fill out the application form. 4. Submit the application form.
What Documents Are Needed ?
1. Age Proof. 2. Address Proof. 3. Photograph. 4. Disability percent proof. 5. Marriage certificate.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

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  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
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