Bihar Mukhyamantri Nishaktjan Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

Do you know that the Government of Bihar provides a grant ranging from ₹1 lakh to ₹3 lakh to encourage the marriage of persons with disabilities? If, in a marriage, either the husband or the wife has a disability of 40% or more, the benefit of this scheme can be availed as per eligibility. Further, if both the husband and wife are disabled, there is a provision for higher assistance. Not only this, if both are disabled and their marriage is also inter-caste, the government provides an incentive amount of up to ₹3 lakh under the scheme.

The Mukhyamantri Nishaktjan Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana is an important social security scheme of the Government of Bihar, whose objective is not only to provide financial assistance at the time of marriage, but also to help persons with disabilities begin a dignified and self-reliant married life. Under the scheme, the minimum age of the woman has been fixed at 18 years and the minimum age of the man at 21 years. Also, to receive the benefit, the disability of the concerned person must be at least 40 percent.

A special feature of this scheme is that the government does not give the grant amount directly as cash for spending. The approved amount is deposited in the name of the beneficiary as a Fixed Deposit for a period of 3 years. On completion of three years, the beneficiary receives the principal amount along with the interest accrued on it. The purpose of this arrangement is to ensure financial security not only immediately after marriage, but also for the future life ahead.

Application for the scheme is made through a prescribed form, while the process of registration, verification, approval and payment of the application is carried out through the e-Suvidha portal of the Government of Bihar. After examination of the documents of eligible applicants, the application is approved by the competent authority, and thereafter the grant amount is approved as per the prescribed process.

Objectives of the Scheme

The main objectives of this scheme are as follows-

• To provide financial assistance for marriage to eligible women and men with 40% or more disability.
• To encourage the marriage of persons with disabilities and to help them begin a dignified and secure married life.
• To promote the social and economic empowerment of persons with disabilities.
• To encourage such marriages in which either the husband or wife, or both, are disabled. To also provide encouragement for inter-caste marriages of persons with disabilities in eligible cases.
• To provide financial security for the future to the beneficiary by keeping the grant amount safe in the form of a 3-year Fixed Deposit (FD).
• To include persons with disabilities respectfully into the mainstream of society and to develop a positive social environment towards them.

Scheme Benefits

Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries are provided a marriage incentive grant as per their eligibility. The assistance amount is not given directly as a cash payment, but is deposited in the name of the beneficiary as a Fixed Deposit (FD) for a period of 3 years. After completion of the prescribed period, the beneficiary also receives the accrued interest along with the principal.

Eligibility Requirements

• The applicant must be a permanent resident of the state of Bihar.
• At the time of marriage, the minimum age of the woman should be 18 years and the minimum age of the man should be 21 years.
• The applicant or their spouse must have a disability of at least 40%, which must be certified by a disability certificate issued by the competent authority.
• Marriages of the following categories will be eligible under the scheme-
  • Either the husband or wife is 40% or more disabled.
  • Both husband and wife are 40% or more disabled.
  • Both husband and wife are 40% or more disabled and their marriage is inter-caste.
• Application under the scheme must be made through the prescribed application form.
• It will be mandatory to attach the prescribed documents and certificates with the application.
• All information given in the application should be correct and true.
• If, at any stage, information is found to be false or misleading, the approved grant amount may be recovered.

Required Documents

To avail the benefit of the scheme, the following documents will need to be attached with the application form —

• Duly filled application form (in two copies).
• Joint passport-size photograph of the applicant and spouse.
• Disability certificate of the applicant (if applicable).
• Disability certificate of the spouse (if applicable).
• Marriage certificate or proof related to marriage.
• Applicant's Aadhaar card.
• Permanent residence certificate.
• Age proof certificate (proving that the woman's age is 18 years and the man's age is 21 years or more).
• Bank account details.
• Mobile number and email ID (if available).
• Inter-caste marriage certificate (only in cases where the benefit is being claimed on this basis).
• Other necessary documents sought by the department from time to time.

Steps to Apply

The process of application for the Mukhyamantri Nishaktjan Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana is carried out through the e-Suvidha portal of the Government of Bihar. The entire process of filling the application, registration of the beneficiary, verification of documents, approval and payment is completed through various modules available on the portal. To apply, follow the steps given below-

Online:-

• Step 1: Go to the E-Suvidha Portal
  • First go to the E-Suvidha Portal.
  • If your user ID has already been created, log in by entering the User ID and Password.
  • If applying for the first time, click on the New Registration option.
• Step 2: Do the New Registration
  • On the New Registration page, complete your registration by filling in the required information.
  • After successful registration, log in to the portal using the User ID and Password received.
• Step 3: Do the Beneficiary Entry
  • After logging in, go to the Beneficiary Entry page.
  • Select the Chief Minister Disabled Persons Marriage Incentive Grant Scheme from the drop-down list.
  • Enter all the necessary details related to the beneficiary.
  • Upload the required documents.
  • After checking all the information, save the application.
• Step 4: Verification and Approval of the Application After the application is submitted, the concerned officer will select the scheme on the Approval Detail page.
  • They will select the Block, Area Type and Panchayat.
  • They will view the application by clicking on the Search button.
  • They will examine the documents through the View button.
  • They will select Accept or Reject.
  • If necessary, they will modify the beneficiary's details through the Update button.
• Step 5: Lock for Payment Process
• After the approved application, the scheme, Block, Area Type and Panchayat are selected in the Lock for Payment module.
  • The application is searched by clicking on the Search button.
  • Documents are viewed through the View button.
  • Accept/Reject is selected as needed.
  • The Update option is used if necessary.
  • After this, the application is locked for the payment process.
• Step 6: View the Beneficiary Report
  • To view the report of the application, click on the Report button and select the required option from the drop-down list.
• Step 7: View the Beneficiary Details
  • If you wish to view the beneficiary's details, go to the Beneficiary Details page.
  • Here, select the scheme, Block and Accept/Reject option and click on the Search button.
  • After this, the beneficiary's details will be displayed on the screen.

Offline Application Process

Applicants who do not have online access can apply in the following manner-

• Obtain two copies of the prescribed application form (specified form).
• Fill in all the information related to the applicant and spouse correctly in the form.
• Attach the required documents (disability certificate, joint photo, Aadhaar, age proof, etc.) with the form.
• Submit the filled form to the Assistant Director, District Social Security Office.
• The application is examined and recommended by the concerned Block Development Officer, after which the district office staff enters the information into the E-Suvidha portal.

Process After Application

To avail the benefit of the scheme, applicants must follow the following conditions —

• All information given in the application should be correct and true.
• It is mandatory to attach the necessary certificates and other documents with the application.
• The disability of the applicant and their spouse (where applicable) must be certified by a disability certificate issued by the competent authority.
• If, during the examination of the application, any information is found to be false, untrue or misleading, the grant cannot be approved.
• If it is proven after receiving the grant that the beneficiary had submitted false information or fake documents, the grant amount given can be recovered like a government dues (revenue dues).
• The application is examined and recommended by the Block Development Officer. After this, the final decision is taken by the competent approving authority.

Important Guidelines

Applicants should keep the following points in mind before applying for the Disabled Marriage Incentive Scheme:

• The application can be submitted only after the marriage has been solemnized.
• The application must be submitted within one year from the date of marriage. Applications received after this period are not eligible for financial assistance.
• The applicant must ensure that all information provided in the application form is correct and supported by valid documents.
• A valid Marriage Certificate is mandatory for receiving the financial assistance.
• If the marriage has been performed according to religious or social customs, the prescribed certificate along with the required affidavit/declaration must be submitted.
• Applicants should ensure that their bank account details are correct, as the approved assistance amount is transferred directly to the beneficiary's bank account.
• If both husband and wife are persons with disabilities, they must submit a joint application.
• Financial assistance under the scheme is provided only once during the lifetime of an eligible beneficiary.
• If the marriage is dissolved within five years of receiving the assistance, the beneficiary will be required to refund the assistance amount to the Government.

Relevant Links

• Official website of e-Suvidha
• Official website of the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Bihar
• Bihar Chief Minister Disabled Persons Marriage Incentive Grant Scheme Guidelines (Rules)
• Chief Minister Disabled Persons Marriage Incentive Grant Scheme Application Form
• Bihar Chief Minister Disabled Persons Marriage Incentive Grant Scheme User Manual

Contact Information

Department of Social Welfare, Bihar

• Address: Department of Social Welfare, Anubandh Bhawan-4 (Annex Building-4), Bihar (Patna) - 800015
• Contact List
• e-Suvidha Email: [email protected]