Disable Marriage Scheme (Divyang Lagna Sahay)
Up to ₹1 lakh marriage assistance · persons with disabilities Gujarat · Divyang Lagna Sahay
Persons with disabilities in Gujarat receive a one-time cash grant when they marry, whether their spouse has a disability or not. When both partners have a disability, the couple receives ₹1,00,000 total; when only one spouse has a disability, that person receives ₹50,000. Applications must be submitted within 2 years of the marriage via the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal.
About This Scheme
Persons with disabilities in Gujarat receive a one-time cash grant when they marry, whether their spouse has a disability or not. When both partners have a disability, the couple receives ₹1,00,000 total; when only one spouse has a disability, that person receives ₹50,000. Applications must be submitted within 2 years of the marriage via the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal.
Full official description
The scheme "Disable Marriage Scheme" was launched by the Director Social Defence, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to persons with disabilities when a person with a disability marries another person with a disability, as well as when a non-disabled person marries someone with a disability.
Benefits
- Both spouses with disability: ₹1,00,000 total (₹50,000 per person)
- Only one spouse with disability: ₹50,000 to the person with disability
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Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Girl must be above 18 years; boy must be above 21 years at time of marriage
- Disability percentage thresholds: 40%+ for blindness, muscular dystrophy, leprosy-cured, acid attack victims; 71–100% for hearing impairment; 50%+ for mental illness, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities
- Application must be filed within 2 years of the marriage date
- Benefit is a one-time grant per couple
How to Apply
- Contact the Social Justice and Empowerment Department in your district.
- Obtain the Disable Marriage Scheme (Divyang Lagna Sahay) application form.
- Fill in all mandatory details and attach required documents.
- Submit the completed form after the marriage is solemnized.
- Financial assistance is disbursed to the couple's bank account.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the age requirements for eligibility?
The girl should be above 18 years of age, and the boy should be above 21 years of age to avail of the scheme.
How much financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
When two individuals with disabilities marry each other, they are entitled to a total assistance of [?]1,00,000/-, with [?]50,000/- allocated per person. If a person without disabilities marries someone with a disability, the individual with a disability is eligible to receive assistance of [?]50,000/-.
What types of disabilities are covered under the scheme?
The scheme covers various disabilities including blindness, low vision, hearing impairment, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, and more, as specified in the eligibility criteria.
Can couples with disabilities residing in different districts avail of the scheme?
Yes, in such cases, the application for the scheme should be made by the couple in the district of permanent residence of the disabled couple after marriage.
How many times can a couple avail of the scheme's benefits?
The benefit of the scheme is available only once per couple.
Is there a time limit for applying to the Disable Marriage Scheme?
Yes, applicants must apply within two years of their marriage to be eligible for the scheme.
What if one of the spouses is differently-abled and from another state?
If a differently-abled applicant marries a differently-abled woman from another state, both spouses can still benefit from the scheme upon providing prescribed proof.
How can eligible applicants apply for the scheme?
Eligible applicants can apply through the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Passport-size photograph
- Aadhaar card copy
- Disability certificate from Civil Surgeon (for bride and/or groom)
- Residence proof (ration card, electricity bill, driving licence, voter card)
- Bank account details