Telangana Marriage Incentive Award Scheme

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Marriage Incentive Award Scheme is a social welfare initiative of the Government of Telangana aimed at encouraging marriages involving Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and promoting their social inclusion and economic empowerment. The scheme provides financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries to help them begin their married life with dignity and financial security.

Prior to 2025, the scheme provided a one-time marriage incentive of ₹1,00,000 when a Person with Disability married a non-disabled person. However, marriages where both the bride and bridegroom were Persons with Disabilities were not covered under the scheme.

To address this gap and ensure equal support for all eligible couples, the Government issued G.O.Ms.No.7 dated 19 May 2025 extending the Marriage Incentive Award Scheme to marriages between two Persons with Disabilities, irrespective of the category of disability. Under the revised provisions, a one-time financial assistance of ₹1,00,000 is sanctioned in the name of the wife when both spouses are Persons with Disabilities.

Further, while presenting the Telangana State Budget for the financial year 2026-27, the Government announced a cash gift of ₹2,00,000 for marriages involving Persons with Disabilities. The announcement aims to provide greater financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries and support them in establishing a secure and independent married life.

Through this scheme, the Government of Telangana seeks to encourage social acceptance of Persons with Disabilities, promote equality of opportunity, and strengthen their participation in mainstream society by providing financial assistance at an important stage of their lives.

The Marriage Incentive Award Scheme forms part of Telangana's broader social welfare framework for Persons with Disabilities. In addition to marriage assistance, eligible beneficiaries can access monthly financial support through the Telangana Aasara Pension Scheme and Telangana Cheyutha Pension Scheme, while those seeking self-employment or livelihood opportunities may benefit from the Telangana Economic Rehabilitation Scheme. Together, these schemes aim to provide financial security, social protection, and economic independence to Persons with Disabilities at different stages of life.

Objectives of the Scheme

• To encourage marriages among persons with disabilities.
• To provide financial assistance to eligible couples.
• To promote social inclusion and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities.
• To support newly married couples in meeting initial financial requirements.
• To strengthen the economic security and welfare of persons with disabilities.

Scheme Benefits

• The scheme provides financial assistance to encourage marriages involving Persons with Disabilities and to support their social integration, economic independence, and dignified living.
• A one-time marriage incentive of ₹1,00,000 is provided when a Person with Disability marries a non-disabled person.
• A one-time marriage incentive of ₹1,00,000 is provided in the name of the wife when both the bride and bridegroom are Persons with Disabilities.
• In the Telangana Budget 2026-27, the Government announced an enhancement of the marriage incentive to ₹2,00,000 for eligible beneficiaries to help them begin their married life with greater financial security.

Note: The incentive amount is released subject to fulfillment of the prescribed eligibility conditions and submission of the required documents.

Eligibility Requirements

• Either spouse should not have availed the Marriage Incentive Award under this scheme earlier.
• The bridegroom must have completed 21 years of age at the time of marriage.
• The bride must have completed 18 years of age at the time of marriage.
• The marriage must be legally valid.
• The applicant must possess a valid Disability Certificate issued by the competent authority.
• Marriages between a Person with Disability and a non-disabled person are eligible under the scheme.
• Marriages between two Persons with Disabilities are also eligible under the scheme.

Required Documents

• Aadhaar Card of the applicant(s).
• Disability Certificate.
• Marriage Certificate.
• Proof of Age.
• Recent passport-size photographs.
• Bank Account Passbook.
• Residence Proof.
• Any other documents prescribed by the Department.

Steps to Apply

• To apply, search "TS iPASS" in your browser and open the official Telangana site.
• On the homepage, scroll down to find "Marriage Incentive Awards," then select the Disabled Welfare option.
• Click "Application Registration" to begin the form.
• The form first asks for marriage details date, place, and address of the marriage, along with the registration date, document number, and the sub-registrar office details.
• Next, you'll fill in personal details for the disabled person (Aadhaar, name, father's name, gender, DOB, caste, disability type and percentage, with the medical certificate uploaded as a 50–200 KB file) and for the normal person (similar details plus education), along with both their addresses and the couple's current residential address.
• After that, enter the bank account details of the disabled person, including account number entered twice for confirmation.
• Then upload self-attested copies (not originals) of both Aadhaar cards, the marriage photo, wedding card, marriage registration certificate, age proof, address proof, and bank passbook.
• Finally, read the declaration and click submit.

• The verification team will then confirm the details before transferring the incentive amount to the bank account. 

   

Important Terms and Conditions

• The scheme aims to encourage marriages among persons with disabilities.
• Financial assistance is released only after verification of eligibility and documents.
• Applicants should ensure that all information furnished in the application is accurate.
• Applications containing false information may be rejected.
• Benefits are subject to the provisions of Government Orders and departmental guidelines.

Relevant Links

• Official Website of ePASS(Electronic Payment & Application System of Scholarship
• Official Website of Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Senior Citizens & Transgender Persons
• Marriage Incentive Award Scheme for Persons with Disabilities On The Official Page
• Marriage Incentive Award Scheme Guidelines
• Marriage Incentive Award Scheme Update in the Budget 2026-2027
• Telangana Marriage Incentive Award Scheme Application Form

Contact Information

• e-PASS
  • Address: Project Monitoring Unit, SPIU,Ground Floor, Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Sankshema Bhavan (DSS Bhavan)
  • Opp : Chacha Nehru Park, Masab Tank, Hyderabad
  • Contact Number : 04023120311,23120312
  • e-mail : [email protected]
• Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Senior Citizens & Transgender Persons Address: Nalgonda X Roads, Malakpet, Hyderabad - 36,
  • Ph. No.04024559048
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Contact Page