Nihshaktajan Vivaah Protsaahan Yojana
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Social welfare & Empowerment,Financial assistance
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
In 2008, Madhya Pradesh State Government started the "Nihshaktajan Vivaah Protsaahan Yojana" for differently ables persons
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. The Applicants should have a disability of 40% or more. 1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh. 1. The minimum age of male applicants should be 21 years and female applicants should be 18 years. 1. The marriage should have been solemnized by religious custom/ social custom or legally prescribed by the competent court. 1. The applicant should not be an income taxpayer. 1. In order to get the benefits, one of the disabled couples will have to apply within a period of one year after the completion of the marriage, otherwise, they will not be eligible to get the benefits.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
1. Applicants have to visit the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="official web site" nis:value=https://socialjustice.mp.gov.in nis:enabled=true/> and download the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="application form" nis:value=https://socialjustice.mp.gov.in/uploads/files/6__28-6-2013_Nihshakat_Vivah_Protsahan_Yojna_2013.pdf nis:enabled=true/>.1. Fill out the application with the necessary information. 1. Attach the required documents. 1. Submit the application to the office of the Joint Director/Deputy Director of Social Justice and Disabled Welfare or District Panchayat.
Required Documents
- Disability Certificate issued by a competent medical practitioner in the prescribed format,
- Residence Certificate,
- Marriage Certificate.
- Two passport-size photographs (of the couple) along with the application form.
FAQs
What is this scheme ?
In 2008, Madhya Pradesh State Government started the "Nihshaktajan Vivaah Protsaahan Yojana" for differently ables persons
What are the benefits ?
If one person is disabled: Financial Assistance Rs. 2,00,00/- for the married couple If Both People Is Disabled: Financial Assistance Rs. 1,00,00/- For Married Couple
What Is Eligible Age of the Bride ?
The bride has to complete the prescribed age for marriage (At present, the minimum legal age for marriage for a girl is 18 years).
What Is Eligible Age Of The groom?
The groom has to Completed The Prescribed Age For Marriage (At Present, The Minimum Legal Age For Marriage For A groom Is 21 Years).
Within what time period application should be made?
Ne of the disabled couples will have to apply within a period of one year after the completion of the marriage
Can other state person also apply ?
No, he applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
What is the financial eligibility criteria ?
The applicant should not be an income taxpayer.
Can men also take benefits of this scheme?
Yes.
What documents are required while submitting the application form?
1. Disability Certificate. 2. Residence Certificate. 3. Marriage Certificate. 4. Two passport-size photographs.
How to apply ?
1. Applicants have to visit the official web site and download the application form. 2. Fill out the application with the necessary information. 3. Attach the required documents. 4. Submit the application to the office of the Joint Director/Deputy Director of Social Justice and Disabled Welfare or District Panchayat.