Madhya Pradesh Divyang Vivah Protsahan Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Disabled Vivah Protsahan Yojana is a social welfare scheme launched by the Social Justice and Disabled Welfare Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh on 12 August 2008 to encourage the marriage of persons with disabilities and provide them with financial support after marriage. The scheme aims to promote social inclusion, equal opportunities, and financial security for persons with disabilities by helping them start their married life with government assistance.

Under the scheme, a one-time financial assistance of ₹2,00,000/- is provided when one spouse is a person with disability and the other spouse is non-disabled, while ₹1,00,000/- is provided jointly if both husband and wife are persons with disabilities. To receive the benefit, the applicant must have at least 40% disability, be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh, satisfy the prescribed eligibility conditions, and submit the application within one year of marriage.

Eligible beneficiaries can apply online through the SPARSH Portal or offline by submitting the prescribed application form to the Joint Director/Deputy Director, Social Justice and Disabled Welfare Department of the concerned district. After verification of the applicant's eligibility and documents, the approved assistance amount is transferred directly to the beneficiary's bank account. The department aims to dispose of applications within 15 working days.

Objectives of the Scheme

The Disabled Marriage Incentive Scheme has been introduced with the following objectives:

• To encourage the marriage of persons with disabilities by providing financial assistance after marriage.
• To reduce the financial burden associated with marriage for eligible disabled persons.
• To promote equal opportunities and social inclusion for persons with disabilities.
• To support the rehabilitation and financial security of persons with disabilities after marriage.
• To improve the dignity and quality of life of persons with disabilities by encouraging their participation in mainstream society.

Scheme Benefits

Eligible beneficiaries under the Disabled Marriage Incentive Scheme receive the following benefits:

• A one-time financial assistance of ₹2,00,000 is provided when one spouse is a person with disability and the other spouse is a non-disabled person.
• A joint financial assistance of ₹1,00,000 is provided when both husband and wife are persons with disabilities.
• The financial assistance is released only after the marriage is registered with the competent authority and a valid Marriage Certificate has been issued.
• The scheme allows eligible applicants to submit their applications through both online and offline modes, making the application process more convenient.
• The approved assistance amount is transferred directly to the beneficiary's bank account through electronic payment.
• Eligible applicants who also receive benefits under the Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah/Nikah Yojana can avail the benefits of this scheme as well, subject to the prescribed conditions.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must fulfil all the following eligibility conditions to receive benefits under the Disabled Marriage Incentive Scheme:

• The applicant must be a person with 40% or more disability.
• The applicant must be a permanent resident (domicile) of Madhya Pradesh.
• The applicant must have attained the minimum marriageable age prescribed under the scheme:
  • Male applicant: 21 years or above.
  • Female applicant: 18 years or above.
• The marriage must have been solemnized:
  • According to religious customs,
  • According to social customs, or
  • Legally through a competent court.
• The applicant must not be an Income Tax payer.

Other Conditions

Apart from the eligibility criteria, applicants must also comply with the following conditions:

• Financial assistance under the scheme is provided only once during the lifetime of an eligible beneficiary.
• If a widow, widower, or deserted person has already received assistance under this scheme, they are not eligible to receive the benefit again.
• If one spouse is a person with disability, that spouse can apply under the scheme.
• If both husband and wife are persons with disabilities, they must submit a joint application.
• A Marriage Certificate issued by the competent authority is mandatory.
• If the marriage has been performed according to religious or social customs, the prescribed certificate along with the required affidavit/declaration must be submitted.
• In case of a joint application by two persons with disabilities, the benefit is generally provided through the husband's native district after verification of his permanent residence.
• If the wife is the disabled applicant and belongs to a different native district, she should submit the application in her own native district.
• The application must be submitted within one year from the date of marriage. Applications submitted after this period are not eligible for assistance.
• If the marriage is dissolved or legally terminated within five years of receiving the financial assistance, the beneficiary must refund the entire assistance amount to the Government. If the amount is not refunded, it will be recovered as arrears of land revenue.

Assistance Amount

Eligible beneficiaries will receive financial assistance under the Disabled Marriage Incentive Scheme as follows:

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents along with the application form:

• Duly filled application form.
• Photocopy of the Madhya Pradesh Domicile Certificate.
• Photocopy of the Disability Certificate issued by a competent medical authority.
• Certificate issued by the competent authority stating that the applicant is not an Income Tax payer.
• Photocopy of the applicant's Age Proof.
• Two joint passport-size photographs of the couple.
• Photocopy of the husband's Death Certificate, if the applicant is a widow.
• Photocopy of the Court Order, if the applicant is a deserted person.
• Photocopy of the Bank Passbook showing the savings bank account number.
• Marriage Certificate issued by the competent authority. If the marriage has been solemnized according to religious or social customs, the prescribed certificate along with the required affidavit/declaration must also be submitted.

Steps to Apply

Eligible applicants can apply for the Disabled Marriage Incentive Scheme either online through the SPARSH Portal or offline by submitting the prescribed application form to the concerned district authority.

Online

• First, visit the SPARSH Portal.
• Click on Programmes & Schemes from the top menu and select "Nishakt Vivah Protsahan Yojana".
• The scheme details will appear on your screen.
• From the left-hand side of the page, click "Apply for Disabled Marriage through Samagra ID".
• Enter your 9-digit Samagra ID, select whether your spouse is a resident of Madhya Pradesh (Yes/No), and click Find Member Details.
• If you are not already registered on the SPARSH Portal, click the Register button.
• On the registration page, enter your 9-digit Samagra ID, provide your registered mobile number, complete the CAPTCHA verification, and click Generate OTP. Verify the OTP to complete your portal registration.
• After successful registration, log in to the portal and select the appropriate application type:
  • Single Applicant – if only one spouse is a person with disability.
  • Joint Applicant – if both husband and wife are persons with disabilities.
• Fill in the online application form by entering the required details, including your mobile number, Aadhaar number (if available), spouse's Samagra ID (where applicable), marriage details, and annual income information.
• Upload all the required documents in JPG format. Each file should be less than 100 KB. If your disability certificate has already been uploaded on the SPARSH Portal, you do not need to upload it again.
• Review the application carefully and click Save to submit it successfully.
• After submission, the application will be verified by the Joint Director/Deputy Director, Social Justice and Disabled
• Welfare Department.
• Once approved, the financial assistance will be credited directly to the beneficiary's bank account through DBT (e-Payment).

Offline

• Applicants can also apply offline by submitting the prescribed application form along with all the required documents to the Joint Director/Deputy Director, Social Justice and Disabled Welfare Department of the concerned district.
• The department will verify the application and process it according to the scheme guidelines.

The application is generally processed within 15 working days from the date of submission

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 SPARSH Portal
• Social Justice and Disabled Welfare Department Website
• Divyang Vivah Protsahan Yojana Details on The Official Page
• Divyang Vivah Protsahan Yojana Guidance

Contact Information

Commissioner, Social Justice and Disabled Welfare Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh

• Office Address: Directorate of Social Justice and Disabled Welfare, Patrakar Colony, Link Road No. 3, Bhopal – 462016, Madhya Pradesh
• Phone Number: 07552556916
• Email Address: [email protected]