To encourage social inclusion and support the marital lives of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) by offering financial assistance on their marriage, thereby promoting dignity and equality for disabled individuals in society.
a. A lump sum incentive of ₹50,000/- is provided if either the bride or groom is a person with disability (PwD).
b. A lump sum incentive of ₹1,00,000/- is provided if both the bride and groom are PwDs.
a. Applicant(s) must be permanent residents of Chhattisgarh.
b. The person with disability must have at least 40% benchmark disability (as per RPwD Act, 2016).
c. Age criteria:
i. Male: 21 to 45 years
ii. Female: 18 to 45 years
d. Must be first marriage for the disabled person.
e. The PwD applicant must not be an income tax payer.
a. Application must be submitted in the prescribed format.
b. Submit the application to the office of the Joint/Deputy Director, Social Welfare Department in the respective district.
a. Certified Disability Certificate (40% or more)
b. UDID Card
c. Proof of age (e.g., 10th marksheet, birth certificate, or other government-issued ID)
d. Residence Certificate of Chhattisgarh
e. Affidavit confirming it is the first marriage
f. Declaration of non-income tax payer status
g. Marriage certificate or proof of marriage