a. To promote inclusivity and social acceptance of persons with benchmark disabilities through support and recognition of inter-ability marriages.
b. To provide financial encouragement for such unions, ensuring a stable beginning for the couple.
Total Incentive: ₹1,00,000/-, distributed as:
₹20,000/- in cash
₹80,000/- in National Savings Certificates (NSC)
a. One of the partners must have a benchmark disability (40% and above).
b. The marriage should be the first marriage for both bride and groom.
c. The marriage must be registered under legal provisions.
d. The application must be submitted within 120 days after the date of marriage.
e. Both applicants must be residents of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
f. Annual family income of each should not exceed ₹75,000/-.
a. Submit the filled application form along with all required documents to the Department of Social Welfare, Puducherry, or the concerned District Office.
b. Ensure submission is within 120 days from the date of marriage.
a. Identity and Residence Proof:
Aadhar Card – 1st Applicant
Aadhar Card – 2nd Applicant
Residence-cum-Nativity Certificate (Issued by competent authority)
Bank Passbook (any one applicant)
Recent Passport-size Photograph
b. Disability & Health:
UDID Card of the applicant with disability
c. Proof of Marriage & Age:
Registered Marriage Certificate
Birth Certificate – 1st Applicant
Birth Certificate – 2nd Applicant
d. Caste & Community:
Community Certificate – 1st Applicant
e. Other Supporting Documents:
Anganwadi Certificate – 1st Applicant
Anganwadi Certificate – 2nd Applicant (If from Pondicherry and is the person with disability – mandatory)