MDVPAY
Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana
6.9/10The objective of this scheme is to provide social security to the disabled women/men of the state by encouraging their marriage and providing them financial assistance. This scheme is fully funded by the Government of Bihar.
States / UT: Bihar
Nodal department: Social Welfare Department
Scheme for: Individual
Scheme profile
DBT (direct benefit transfer): No
Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment
Sub-categories: Marriage, Financial assistance
Target beneficiaries: Individual
Tags: Marriage, PwD, Disability, Divyangjan, Vivah
Details
The "Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana" is a sub-scheme of the "Mukhyamantri Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana", initiated by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Bihar. The objective of this scheme is to provide social security to the disabled women/men of the state by encouraging their marriage and providing them financial assistance. This scheme is fully funded by the Government of Bihar.
Benefits
- - Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries will receive a grant of ₹1,00,000/-. Note 1: The financial grant is provided to disabled individuals in a couple, and if both spouses are disabled, both are eligible for the grant. Note 2: If a disabled person marries inter-caste, they are entitled to both the disabled marriage grant and the inter-caste marriage grant. For example, if both the husband and wife are disabled and belong to different castes, three units of the grant will be admissible. The wife will be eligible for both the inter-caste marriage grant and the disabled marriage grant, while the husband will be eligible for the disabled marriage grant
- Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries will receive a grant of ₹1,00,000/-.
Note 1: The financial grant is provided to disabled individuals in a couple, and if both spouses are disabled, both are eligible for the grant.
Note 2: If a disabled person marries inter-caste, they are entitled to both the disabled marriage grant and the inter-caste marriage grant. For example, if both the husband and wife are disabled and belong to different castes, three units of the grant will be admissible. The wife will be eligible for both the inter-caste marriage grant and the disabled marriage grant, while the husband will be eligible for the disabled marriage grant.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
- At least one individual in the couple (either the bride or groom) should have a disability.
- The minimum age requirement at the time of marriage is 18 years for the bride and 21 years for the groom.
- The bride and groom should belong to poor families.
How useful is this scheme?
A practical look at this scheme for citizens
AI-generated insights showing how useful, accessible, and practical this scheme may be — combining deterministic scoring rules with a public-policy LLM analyst.
- Accessibility7.0
- Financial impact9.0
- Rural utility7.0
- Awareness5.5
- Simplicity4.0
- Inclusivity8.0
What problem does this scheme solve?
The scheme provides financial assistance to encourage marriage among disabled individuals, promoting social security.
Key challenges addressed
- Financial support for disabled individuals in marriage
- Encouragement of marriage among disabled individuals
Most beneficial for
- Disabled individuals seeking to marry
- Low-income families with disabled members
Likely challenges
- Awareness of the scheme among potential beneficiaries
- Complexity in the application process
Practical insights for citizens
Practical for those aware of the scheme, but many may struggle with the application process
Rural challenges
- Limited awareness in rural areas
- Access to local government offices may be difficult
Digital challenges
- Low digital literacy among target beneficiaries
Implementation bottlenecks
- Verification delays at local offices
Awareness challenges
- Low outreach and communication about the scheme
Application analysis
- Application mode
- Offline office
- Documents burden
- Minimal, specific forms required
- Verification complexity
- Moderate, involves local authorities
- Office dependency
- High, requires interaction with local government offices
- DBT dependency
- Low, as it is not fully digital
- CSC support
- Limited, primarily offline
- Estimated citizen effort
- Moderate, requires travel to local offices
Estimated beneficiary reach
Benefit analysis
- Benefit type
- Cash
- Benefit frequency
- One-time grant
- Benefit practicality
- High, as it provides significant financial support
- Financial meaningfulness
- Very meaningful for low-income families
- Long-term impact
- Encourages marriage among disabled individuals, promoting social inclusion
Plain-language guidance
This scheme offers financial help for disabled individuals who want to get married. Eligible couples can receive a grant to support their marriage.
- Who should apply
- Disabled individuals and their families in Bihar who are planning to marry.
- Who may struggle
- Those unfamiliar with the application process or lacking access to local offices.
- Best application route
- Apply directly at the District Social Security Office in your area.
This intelligence section is generated by an AI policy analyst combined with rule-based scoring. Scores and narrative are estimates derived from the publicly available scheme information shown on this page; actual experience may vary by state, district, and department. Always confirm details on the official portal before you apply.
Application Process
Offline
- To avail of the benefits of this scheme, the persons fulfilling the eligibility criteria for the scheme should submit their applications in the prescribed form to the Assistant Director, District Social Security Office.
Note: After approval and verification, the details of the beneficiaries will be transmitted on the e-Suvidha portal for payment by the Assistant Director, District Social Security Office.
Grievance Redressal & Escalation Matrix:
- The complaints can be lodged in the Block Development Officer, Sub-divisional Office, Assistant Director, District Social Security Cell/District Child Protection Unit, Director, Social Security Office, and the office of Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Social Welfare Department. The office of Public Grievance Redressal Officer is functioning at the sub-divisional level and the office of District Public Grievance Redressal Officer is functioning at the district level.
Clarifications
Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).
- What are the main benefits of this scheme?
Eligible beneficiaries will receive a grant of ₹1,00,000/-.
- Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Applicants must be residents of Bihar. At least one individual in the couple must have a disability, and the minimum age at the time of marriage is 18 years for the bride and 21 years for the groom. Both should belong to poor families.
- Is the financial assistance provided if both spouses are disabled?
Yes, if both spouses are disabled, both are eligible for the grant.
- What happens if a disabled person marries someone from a different caste?
If a disabled person marries inter-caste, they can receive both the disabled marriage grant and the inter-caste marriage grant. For example, if both partners are disabled and belong to different castes, they will be eligible for three units of the grant.
- Where should eligible applicants submit their applications?
Applications should be submitted in the prescribed form to the Assistant Director, District Social Security Office.
- What is the process after submitting the application?
After approval and verification, the details of the beneficiaries are transmitted on the e-Suvidha portal for payment by the Assistant Director, District Social Security Office.
- Can both partners receive financial assistance if they are both disabled?
Yes, both partners are eligible to receive financial assistance if both are disabled.
- What is the minimum age requirement for the bride and groom?
The minimum age requirement is 18 years for the bride and 21 years for the groom.
- Do both the bride and groom need to be disabled to receive the grant?
No, only one individual in the couple needs to be disabled. However, if both are disabled, both can receive the grant.
- Who verifies and approves the application?
The application is verified and approved by the Assistant Director, District Social Security Office.
- How can applicants lodge complaints or grievances related to the scheme?
Complaints can be lodged at the Block Development Officer, Sub-divisional Office, Assistant Director, District Social Security Cell/District Child Protection Unit, Director, Social Security Office, or the office of Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Social Welfare Department.
- What happens if the application is rejected?
If an application is rejected, the applicant can appeal to the grievance redressal offices mentioned.
Official links
- https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/mdvpay
- https://state.bihar.gov.in/cache/39/Chhatra%20Yojna/Mukhyamantri%20Samajik%20Sahayata%20Evam%20Protsahan%20Chhatra%20Yojna/MDVPAY.pdf
- https://state.bihar.gov.in/cache/39/Chhatra%20Yojna/Mukhyamantri%20Samajik%20Sahayata%20Evam%20Protsahan%20Chhatra%20Yojna/Mukhyamantri%20Samajik%20Sahayata%20Evam%20Protsahan%20Chhatra%20Yojna.pdf
- https://state.bihar.gov.in/socialwelfare/CitizenHome.html
- https://esuvidha.bihar.gov.in/
References
- Guidelines
- https://state.bihar.gov.in/cache/39/Chhatra%20Yojna/Mukhyamantri%20Samajik%20Sahayata%20Evam%20Protsahan%20Chhatra%20Yojna/MDVPAY.pdf
- Scheme Details
- https://state.bihar.gov.in/cache/39/Chhatra%20Yojna/Mukhyamantri%20Samajik%20Sahayata%20Evam%20Protsahan%20Chhatra%20Yojna/Mukhyamantri%20Samajik%20Sahayata%20Evam%20Protsahan%20Chhatra%20Yojna.pdf
- Official Website
- https://state.bihar.gov.in/socialwelfare/CitizenHome.html
- E-Suvidha Portal
- https://esuvidha.bihar.gov.in/
Apply
Apply nowOpens the official application or programme portal in a new tab. If in doubt, confirm details on the ministry site.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the purpose of Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana?
- Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana is a government welfare initiative designed to support Individual, Individual through benefits related to Social welfare & Empowerment, financial assistance, subsidies, social welfare, healthcare, education, or livelihood support.
- Who can apply for Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana?
- Eligibility for Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana may depend on factors such as income category, age, gender, occupation, state of residence, social category, and government-defined beneficiary criteria.
- What benefits are offered under Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana?
- Benefits under Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana may include financial assistance, subsidies, scholarships, insurance support, healthcare benefits, pension support, training assistance, or welfare services depending on the scheme guidelines.
- Which department manages Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana?
- Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana is managed by Social Welfare Department and may be implemented through district offices, online portals, CSC centres, banks, or authorised government agencies.
- Can users apply online for Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana?
- Yes, eligible applicants may be able to apply online for Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana through official government portals, authorised service centres, or digital application systems depending on the implementation process.
- Is Aadhaar mandatory for Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana?
- Many government schemes may require Aadhaar verification, identity proof, or linked bank account details for beneficiary validation and direct benefit transfer processing.
- Where can users apply for Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana?
- Applications for Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana may be submitted through government departments, official scheme portals, CSC centres, district offices, welfare departments, or authorised service centres.
- What documents may be required for Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana?
- Applicants may need Aadhaar card, income certificate, residence proof, bank account details, caste certificate, photographs, educational records, or occupation-related documents depending on scheme eligibility requirements.
- Is Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana available in all states?
- No, Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana is primarily available for eligible residents of Bihar and may be implemented through state government departments and local administrative offices.
- Can residents outside Bihar apply for Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana?
- Eligibility for Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana is generally limited to residents of Bihar unless otherwise specified in the official scheme guidelines.
- Is Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana only for women beneficiaries?
- Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana is primarily intended to support eligible women beneficiaries through welfare assistance, financial support, skill development, healthcare, or social security initiatives.
- Does Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana support self-employment or financial assistance for women?
- Depending on scheme guidelines, Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana may provide loans, subsidies, training support, self-employment assistance, or financial welfare benefits for women.
- Can CSC centres help users apply for Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana?
- Many government schemes may be accessible through nearby CSC centres, authorised digital service centres, or welfare facilitation offices.
- How can users check the latest updates for Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana?
- Users should verify official notifications, department announcements, application deadlines, and eligibility updates through authorised government portals or implementing agencies.
- Can beneficiaries track application status for Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana?
- Certain schemes may provide online application tracking, beneficiary verification systems, or status-check facilities through official portals.
- Where can users get help for Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana in Bihar?
- Users in Bihar may seek assistance through CSC centres, district welfare offices, government departments, agriculture offices, social welfare departments, or authorised facilitation centres.
- Which nearby public services may help with Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana applications?
- Depending on the scheme, users may require support from Aadhaar centres, CSC centres, banks, hospitals, post offices, or government welfare offices for document verification and application assistance.