Disable Marriage Scheme (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
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
Step 01: The eligible applicant may visit the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/ Step 02: On the home page, under the tab ‘Citizen Login’, click on New User ‘Please Register Here’. Step 03: Enter your Full Name as per Aadhaar Card, Gender, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Card Number, Email ID, Caste etc. and then click on ‘Register’. Step 04: After successful registration, the applicants can login through their User ID and Password. Step 05: Now, click on ‘User Profile’ to update your profile. Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory information and then click on ‘Update’. Step 07: After updating the profile successfully, select the scheme appearing on the home page; an application form will open. Step 08: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and upload all the relevant documents. Step 09: Now agree with the terms & conditions and click on ‘Save Application’. Step 10: Submit the application form and take out the print of the application for future reference. The applicant can note down the application number to track the application status by logging into the portal using their User ID and Password. Note 01: In the case of marriage of a person with a disability residing in two different districts, the application for availing the benefit under the scheme has to be made by the couple in the district of permanent residence of the Divyang couple after marriage. Note 02: The District Social Defence Officer of the district which approved the application has to inform the District Social Defence Officer of the other district about the approval of the application. User Manual
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/.
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Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Passport-size Photograph
- Copy of Aadhaar card
- Attested copy of Disability Certificate from Civil Surgeon of girl/boy
- Proof of Residence (any one of Ration Card/Electricity Bill/Driving License/Aadhaar Card/Election Card)
- Proof of age of girl/boy
- Wedding photographs of both together
- Marriage Registration certificate
- Copy of first page of bank passbook/cancelled cheque
- Any other documents as required