Maharashtra Divyang Shaadi Protsahan Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

• The Maharashtra Government introduced the Divyang Shaadi Protsahan Yojana on 17 June 2004 to support the welfare of persons with disabilities.
• The government designed this marriage incentive scheme to provide financial help to disabled couples so they can begin their married life with dignity and financial stability.
• The Department for the Welfare of Persons with Disabilities, Government of Maharashtra, implements and oversees this scheme.
• Under this initiative, the state government offers a one-time financial incentive for the marriage of eligible persons with disabilities.
• When a marriage takes place between a disabled person and a non-disabled person, the government provides Rs. 1,50,000 as marriage assistance.
• In simple terms, if either the bride or the groom has a disability, the couple receives Rs. 1,50,000 under the Divyang Shaadi Protsahan Yojana.
• If both the bride and the groom have disabilities, the government increases the incentive amount to Rs. 2,50,000 under the Disabled Marriage Incentive Scheme of the Maharashtra Government.
• Earlier, the government provided only Rs. 50,000 as assistance under this scheme.
• The scheme applies only when the beneficiary has a minimum disability of 40% or more.
• An eligible married couple can apply for marriage assistance within one year of marriage, provided they complete marriage registration at the Sub-Registrar Office.
• The scheme allows financial assistance only for first-time marriages, however, the government has relaxed this condition for divorced individuals.
• A divorced person can apply for benefits under this scheme if they did not receive assistance from this scheme earlier.
• At present, the government has not launched any online application portal or digital application process for the Divyang Shaadi Protsahan Yojana.
• Applicants must submit the marriage incentive application offline at the office of the District Disability Empowerment Officer.

Scheme Benefits

• The Maharashtra Government provides financial support to encourage the marriage of persons with disabilities.
• If either the bride or the groom has a disability, the government grants Rs. 1,50,000 as marriage assistance.
• If both the bride and the groom have disabilities, the assistance amount increases to Rs. 2,50,000.
• The couple must keep 50% of the sanctioned marriage incentive amount in the form of a fixed deposit.

Eligibility Requirements

• Either the bride or the groom must have a disability of at least 40%, or both partners must meet this disability requirement.
• Both the bride and the groom must be entering into their first marriage.
• A divorced bride or groom can also apply, provided they did not receive benefits under this scheme in the past.
• Applicants must complete marriage registration before submitting the application.
• The couple must submit the marriage assistance application within one year from the date of marriage.

Required Documents

• Mobile Number and Email ID Applicant.
• Bride and Groom Aadhaar Card.
• Joint Bank Account Number with IFSC Code.
• Certificate of Registration of Marriage.
• Self-Declaration.

Steps to Apply

• An eligible married couple, where either one partner has a disability or both partners have disabilities, can apply for marriage assistance under the Maharashtra Government's Divyang Shaadi Protsahan Yojana by submitting an offline application form.
• Applicants must submit the application for financial assistance within one year from the date of marriage.
• Applicants can collect the Divyang Shaadi Protsahan Yojana Application Form free of cost from any of the offices listed below :-
  • District Disability Empowerment Officer's Office.
  • Zilla Parishad Office.
  • District Social Welfare Officer's Office.
  • Mumbai Urban or Mumbai Suburban Social Welfare Office.
  • Assistant Commissioner Office of the Social Welfare Department.
• After collecting the application form from any of the above offices, applicants should complete it carefully and ensure that all details are accurate.
• Applicants must attach all required documents, including the Aadhaar Card, UDID Card or Disability Certificate, joint bank account passbook copy, domicile certificate, and marriage registration certificate.
• Once completed, applicants should submit the filled application form along with all supporting documents to the office of the District Disability Empowerment Officer.
• The District Disability Empowerment Officer conducts the initial scrutiny and verification of the submitted marriage assistance application.
• After verification, the officer forwards the list of eligible applicants to the selection committee for final review and approval of the assistance amount.
• The government then transfers the approved marriage assistance amount directly to the joint bank account of the selected married couple under the Maharashtra Marriage Incentive Scheme for persons with disabilities.
• Applicants may contact the District Disability Empowerment Officer for guidance or support related to the Divyang Shadi Protsahan Yojana.

Relevant Links

• Maharashtra Divyang Shaadi Protsahan Yojana Application Form Specimen.
• Maharashtra Divyang Shaadi Protsahan Yojana Self Declaration.
• Maharashtra Divyang Shaadi Protsahan Yojana Guidelines.
• Maharashtra Persons with Disabilities Welfare Department Website.

Contact Information

• Contact Number of Department of Person with Disabilities Welfare Maharashtra :- 022-40145145.
• Maharashtra Department of Person with Disabilities Welfare Department Contact Details.