The Department for Welfare of Differently Abled & Senior Citizens, Andhra Pradesh, has launched this enhanced marriage incentive award scheme under the broader framework of supporting entrepreneurship and social integration. The scheme aims to promote marriages between persons with disabilities and normal persons, fostering inclusivity and social acceptance. With the enhancement, the marriage incentive award has been increased from ₹50,000 to ₹1,00,000.
Benefits
- Marriage Incentive:
- A financial incentive ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹1,00,000 is provided to eligible couples to support marriage expenses.
Eligibility
- Marital Requirement:
- A normal person should marry a differently abled person.
- Prior Benefit Restriction:
- The couple must not have availed of the incentive award under this scheme earlier.
- Age Criteria:
- The bridegroom must be at least 21 years old.
- The bride must be at least 18 years old.
- Verification:
- Both partners are required to be physically present during the verification process along with the necessary original certificates.
Application Process
Offline Process
- Form Collection:
- Visit the office of the Assistant Director, Welfare of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens at the district headquarters during office hours.
- Request the hard copy of the prescribed application form.
- Form Completion:
- Fill in all mandatory fields on the application form.
- Affix a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required).
- Attach self-attested copies of all mandatory documents.
- Submission:
- Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Director.
- Acknowledgment:
- Request a receipt or acknowledgment that includes the submission date, time, and a unique identification number.
- Verification:
- Ensure that both members of the couple are physically present on the scheduled verification date, along with the required original certificates.
Documents Required
- Differently Abled Certificate:
- Issued by the competent authority.
- Marriage Registration Certificate:
- Issued by the relevant authority.
- Photographs:
- Three postcard-sized joint photographs of the couple (self-attested).
- Address Proof:
- Ration Card, Aadhaar Card, or Residential Certificate (issued by the Tahsildar).
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is eligible for the Marriage Incentive Award?
The scheme is open to couples where one partner is differently abled and the other is a normal person. -
What is the age requirement for the couple?
The bridegroom must be at least 21 years old, and the bride must be at least 18 years old at the time of marriage. -
What documents are required to apply for the incentive?
Applicants must submit the Differently Abled Certificate, Marriage Registration Certificate, three self-attested joint photographs, and a valid address proof (Ration Card, Aadhaar Card, or Residential Certificate). -
Where can I obtain the application form?
The application form can be obtained from the office of the Assistant Director, Welfare of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens at the district headquarters. -
How is the verification process conducted?
The couple must be physically present on the scheduled verification date along with the original certificates for authentication. -
Can the incentive be availed more than once?
No, the incentive award under this scheme is available only once per eligible couple. -
What if one spouse is not differently abled?
The scheme is specifically designed for marriages between a differently abled person and a normal person. -
Is there any application fee for this scheme?
The guidelines do not specify any application fee. -
Can the application form be submitted online?
No, the application process for this scheme is offline. -
How can we contact the officials for more information?
For further details, applicants should contact the Assistant Director, Welfare of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens at the district headquarters.