Matrimonial Incentives
In this scheme, if a Person with Disability (PwD) gets married to a non-disabled person, then the couple is provided a marriage incentive of up to âš 50,000. Only citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply for this scheme.
About This Scheme
The “Matrimonial Incentives” is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. In this scheme, if a Person with Disability (PwD) gets married to a non-disabled person, then the couple is provided a marriage incentive of up to âš 50,000. Only citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply for this scheme. This scheme is 100% funded by the Govt. of Maharashtra.
Benefits
The eligible couple will get up to âš 50,000/- as financial assistance. The nature of financial assistance is as below â
Saving Certificate of âš 25,000/-.
âš 20,000/- in cash.
âš 4,500/- in the form of household utility.
âš 500/- to attend the marriage incentive program.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a citizen of India.
The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.
The applicant should be a Person with Disability (Visually Handicapped, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc).
The percentage of the disability should be 40% or above.
The applicant should have been married to a non-disabled person.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: Visit the
District Social Welfare Office
, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Office.
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
The eligible couple will get up to âš 50,000/- as financial assistance. The nature of financial assistance is as below â
Saving Certificate of âš 25,000/-.
âš 20,000/- in cash.
âš 4,500/- in the form of household utility.
âš 500/- to attend the marriage incentive program.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: Visit the District Social Welfare Office
, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Office.
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Matrimonial Incentives |
| Short Title | MI-MAHA |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Social welfare & Empowerment |
| States | Maharashtra |
| Gender | All |
| Caste/Category | PwD |
| Area | Both |
| Source | myScheme.gov.in â |