About Nihshaktajan Vivaah Protsaahan Yojana
The Nihshaktajan Vivaah Protsaahan Yojana, also known as the Disabled Marriage Promotion Scheme, is an initiative by the Madhya Pradesh government to encourage and support marriages among disabled individuals. Established on August 12, 2008, the scheme aims to facilitate the social rehabilitation of persons with disabilities, fostering inclusivity and empowerment within society.
The scheme provides financial assistance to eligible disabled individuals to aid them in their marriage endeavors. It endeavors to promote equality, dignity, and social integration for disabled persons by facilitating their marriage within the framework of religious, social, or legal customs.
Objective Of This Scheme
- Encourage and support marriages among disabled individuals.
- Ensure social rehabilitation and inclusion of persons with disabilities.
- Provide financial assistance to alleviate barriers to marriage.
- Promote equality, dignity, and rights of disabled individuals within society.
Full Overview of Nihshaktajan Vivaah Protsaahan Yojana
| Name of Scheme | Nihshaktajan Vivaah Protsaahan Yojana |
|---|---|
| Announcement | Social Justice and Disabled Welfare Department, Madhya Pradesh |
| State Name | Madhya Pradesh |
| Implementation | August 12, 2008 |
| Objectives | Encourage marriage among disabled individuals and ensure their social rehabilitation and integration. |
| Incentive | Rs. 2,00,000 for marriage between a disabled individual and a non-disabled partner, Rs. 1,00,000 assistance for marriages between two disabled individuals |
| Beneficiaries | Disabled individuals in Madhya Pradesh |
| Application Starts | Always open |
| Process | Offline registration |
| Official Website | socialjustice.mp.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have 40 percent or more disability as per the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995.
- Resident of Madhya Pradesh.
- Minimum age requirement: 21 years for males, 18 years for females.
- Marriage must be solemnized according to religious, social customs, or legally prescribed by a competent court.
- Applicant should not be an income tax payer.
Benefits
- Financial assistance of Rs. 2,00,000/- for a disabled individual marrying a non-disabled person.
- Joint assistance of Rs. 1,00,000/- for both disabled individuals marrying each other.
Required Documents
- Disability certificate issued by a competent medical practitioner.
- Residence certificate (Madhya Pradesh domicile).
- Marriage certificate confirming the marriage according to prescribed customs.
- Two passport size photographs of the couple.
How To Apply
- Obtain the application form from the office of Joint Director/Deputy Director of Social Justice and Disabled Welfare Department or District Panchayat, Urban Bodies.
- Fill out the application form with accurate details.
- Attach the required documents, including disability certificate, residence certificate, marriage certificate, and photographs.
- Submit the completed application along with documents to the designated office.
- The application will be processed within 15 working days.
- Upon approval, the financial assistance will be provided to the eligible couples.
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