Marriage Assistance For Legally Married Transgender Couples
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Social welfare & Empowerment,Financial assistance,Marriage
Target Beneficiaries
Individual,Family
Brief Description
The scheme “Marriage Assistance for Legally Married Transgender Couples” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. This scheme is intended to help deprived transgender individuals who are planning to get married legally to lead a steady normal family life.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be Transgender. 1. The applicants must possess a Transgender Identity card. 1. The applicant should be a resident of Kerala. 1. Transgender couples must apply for financial assistance after 6 months from the date of marriage and not exceeding the 1-year period. 1. For receiving the aid, one of the partners should belong to the Transgender community. 1. Those who have already availed of the financial assistance but opted for second marriage after divorce won’t be eligible for further aid.
Application Mode
Online
Application Process
Registration Process: Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal" nis:value=https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in nis:enabled=true/> Step 02: On the home page, click on “One time Registration” Step 03: Fill in the details like Name, Email ID & Mobile Number and click on ‘Register’. Step 04: The applicant needs to enter the verification code received on the mobile number and click on ‘Verify’. Step 05: Now, a form will open to create the new profile, fill in all the mandatory details and click on ‘Register’. Login/Application Process: Step 01: Once the registration process is completed, the applicant should visit <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal" nis:value=https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in nis:enabled=true/> and click on “Citizen Login”. Step 02: Enter the user name i.e. Mobile Number and Password and click on “Sign in”. Step 03: Now, the applicant needs to update all their details i.e. Personal Information, Contact Details, Identity Cards & Bank Details by clicking on the &39;Edit&39; button. Step 04: Once the applicant updated their profile successfully, the schemes will appear on the left side of the screen. Step 05: Select the scheme and click on the “Apply Now” button. Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and click on the ‘Submit’ button. Note: The couples must apply for financial assistance after 6 months from the date of marriage and not exceeding the 1-year period.
Required Documents
- Identity card i.e. Aadhaar Card, Election ID/ Voter ID Transgender ID card Mobile number Email id Passport size photo Self-declaration Affidavit stating that the applicant in Transgender Bank details- Copy of Pass Book Copy of marriage certificate/Marriage Registration Certificate (issued as per Panchayat/Municipality, Corporation/Special Marriage Act) Original certificate (from Ward member/Councillor) proving that the married couple is living together. Affidavit of Public Representative that the couple has been living together for the last 6 months or more. Other documents, if any
FAQs
What is the “Marriage Assistance For Legally Married Transgender Couples” scheme?
The government of Kerala has introduced this scheme which provides marriage assistance for legally married transgender couples who have undergone Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS). The amount of marriage assistance has been fixed to ₹30,000/-. This scheme is intended to help deprived transgender individuals who are planning to get married legally to lead a steady normal family life.
Which department has launched this scheme?
Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala
Who is eligible to get the benefits under the scheme?
The legally married transgender couples who have undergone Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS) are eligible to apply under the scheme.
Is this scheme only for transgender?
Yes, this scheme is only for transgender.
Is this scheme only for a resident of Kerala State?
Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Kerala State.
What is the benefit of the scheme?
Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹30,000/- will be provided to legally married transgender couples who have undergone Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS).
Does the Transgender ID card mandatory for the applicant?
Yes, the applicants must possess a Transgender Identity card.
Does the transgender community eligible for financial assistance in case of second marriage?
No, the transgender who has already availed of the financial assistance but opted for second marriage after divorce won’t be eligible for further aid.
Should both the partners belong to the Transgender community receiving the marriage aid?
No, for receiving the aid, one of the partners should belong to the Transgender community.
Within how many days of marriage should Transgender couples apply for financial assistance?
Transgender couples must apply for financial assistance after 6 months from the date of marriage and not exceeding the 1-year period.
How can an applicant apply under the scheme?
To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant should visit the Official Portal- SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal. https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in