To promote social integration and provide financial support and symbolic encouragement for marriages involving speech and hearing-impaired individuals.
A. Standard Assistance
1. ₹12,500/- in the form of National Savings Certificate (NSC)
2. ₹12,500/- via Cheque or Demand Draft for marriage expenses
3. 8 grams gold coin for Tirumangalyam
B. Enhanced Assistance (If either spouse holds a degree/diploma)
1. ₹25,000/- in National Savings Certificate (NSC)
2. ₹25,000/- via Cheque or Demand Draft
3. Certificate of Appreciation
4. 8 grams gold coin for Tirumangalyam
A. One partner must be a speech and hearing-impaired person with 40% or more benchmark disability under the RPwD Act, 2016
B. The other partner may be non-disabled (normal)
C. Age Criteria:
1. Both bride and groom must be 18 years or older
D. Education Criteria (for enhanced benefits):
1. Either the speech and hearing-impaired person or the non-disabled partner should have a degree or diploma
E. Income Criteria:
1. No income limit
A. Step 1: Visit the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer (DDAWO) during office hours
B. Step 2: Request the prescribed application form from designated staff
C. Step 3: Fill in the application form completely and attach all required documents (self-attested if needed)
D. Step 4: Submit the form to the DDAWO office
E. Step 5: Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment showing submission date, time, and unique ID (if available)
A. National Identity Card of the Differently Abled Bride or Groom
B. Marriage Certificate
C. Age Proof of both Bride and Groom
D. Degree or Diploma Certificate (if applicable – either bride or groom)