About this social welfare scheme
"Incentive Award for Marriage with Disabled Person" is a Grant by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Manipur. In this scheme, incentive is granted to a person who marries a Person with Disability. This is a State Sponsored Scheme. Only the citizens who are domicile of Manipur can apply.
"Incentive Award for Marriage with Disabled Person" is a Grant by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Manipur. In this scheme, incentive is granted to a person who marries a Person with Disability. This is a State Sponsored Scheme and only the citizens who are domicile of the State of Manipur can apply to this scheme. The marriage should take place in Manipur and both the husband and wife should be living together at the time of applying this scheme. Also, the marriage should be registered with the Registrar of Marriage. The application should be submitted through the respective District Social Welfare Officer.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Incentive Award For Marriage With Disabled Person (IAMDP) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Family Welfare Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · Manipur |
| Official portal | socialwelfare.mn.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | District Social Welfare Offices |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 0 to 18 years
- 💍Married
- ♿Divyang (PwD)
- ♿40%+ disability
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Rs. 15,000/- in the case of a girl marries a young man with a disability.
- Rs. 20,000/- in the case of a young man mairres a girl with a disability.
- Rs. 35,000/- in the case a girl with a disability marries a young man with a disability.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a domicile of the state of Manipur.
- The applicant should be of legal marriage age.
- The applicant should be marrying a Person with a Disability of legal marriage age. The age of the girl in the couple should not be less than 18 years and not more than 45 years at the time of marriage.
- The percentage of disability should be 40% and above.
- The applicant should not be an income taxpayer.
- The marriage should take place in Manipur and both the husband and wife should be living together at the time of applying this scheme.
- The marriage should be registered with the Registrar of Marriage and it shall fulfill the following conditions, namely: -
a) neither party has a spouse living at the time of marriage;
b) at the time of marriage, neither party -
i. is incapable of giving valid consent to it in consequence of unsoundness of mind; or
ii. though capable of giving valid consent, has been suffering from a mental disorder of such a kind or to such an extent as to be unfit for marriage and the procreation of children; or
iii. has been subject to recurrent attacks of insanity or epilepsy;
c) The bridegroom has completed the age of 21 (twenty-one) years and the bride the age of 18 (eighteen) years at the time of marriage.
d) The parties are not within the degrees of prohibited relationship unless the custom or
usage governing each of them permits marriage between the two;
e) Neither of the party is an idiot or lunatic.
NOTE: In the event of divorce or dissolution of the marriage taking place within the period 3 (three) years to 5 (five) years calculated from the date of receipt of the first installment of the incentive (i.e. 10% of the incentive), the spouse (either husband or wife) without disability, shall be liable to refund 50% of the total amount as an arrear of land revenue within one year of the occurrence failing which the principal amount with annual the interest of 6.5% will be charged to him/her.
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
Step 1: The application form can be downloaded from the Department’s website www.socialwelfare.nic.in or collected from the District Social Welfare Offices, Office of CDPOs. The application forms are also available during MeeyamgiNumit at Chief Minister’s Darbar Hall.
Step 2: Fill in the mandatory fields of the Application Form, attach the supporting (self-attested) documents and the passport sized photograph.
Step 3: Submit the form in the Office of the District Social Welfare Officer concerned.
Step 4: The name of the selected beneficiaries will be made available in the Department's website or displayed on the notice board of the Directorate, Social Welfare/ District Social Welfare Offices.
Frequently asked questions
Which Department Manages The "Incentive Award For Marriage With Disabled Person" Scheme?
The scheme "Incentive Award for Marriage with Disabled Person" is managed by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Manipur.
Is It A State Sponsored Scheme Or A Centrally Sponsored Scheme?
This scheme is a State Sponsored Scheme.
What Is The Full Form Of PwD?
The full form of PwD is "Person with Disability".
Can A Person Who Is Domicile Of Assam Also Apply To This Scheme?
No, only the citizens who are domicile of the State of Manipur can apply to this scheme.
Is It Mandatory For The Marriage To Have Taken Place In Manipur In Order To Be Eligible To Apply?
Yes, the marriage should take place in Manipur and both the husband and wife should be living together at the time of applying this scheme.
How Should The Marriage Be Registered?
The marriage should be registered with the Registrar of Marriage.
Where Can I Find The Link To The Website Of The Social Welfare Department, Govt. Of Manipur?
The website of the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Manipur can be found at this link - https://socialwelfare.mn.gov.in/
Is It Mandatory For The Husband And Wife To Be Living Together At The Time Of Applying?
Yes, the husband and wife should be living together at the time of applying this scheme.
How Much Shall Be The Amount Of Incentive If A Girl Marries A Young Man With A Disability?
The amount of incentive shall be Rs. 15,000/- in the case a girl marries a young man with a disability.
How Much Shall Be The Amount Of Incentive If A Girl Marries A Young Man With A Disability?
The amount of incentive shall be Rs. 20,000/- in the case a girl marries a young man with a disability.
How Much Shall Be The Amount Of Incentive If A Girl With A Disability Marries A Young Man With A Disability?
The amount of incentive shall be Rs. 35,000/- in the case a girl with a disability marries a young man with a disability.
Will The Incentive Be Paid In Installments Or As A Lump Sum?
The incentive be paid as a lump sum.
Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme Guidelines?
The scheme guidelines can be found at this link - https://socialwelfare.mn.gov.in/media/filer_public/95/a0/95a06957-f9f8-4488-9ca2-72199ebe2a9a/merriage_incentive.pdf
Where Can I Find The Link To The Application Form?
The Application Form can be found at this link - https://socialwelfare.mn.gov.in/media/filer_public/95/a0/95a06957-f9f8-4488-9ca2-72199ebe2a9a/merriage_incentive.pdf
Will The Couple Be Eligible For Incentive If The Percentage Of Disability Is Less Than 40%?
No, the couple won't be eligible for incentive in that case.
Will The Couple Be Eligible For Incentive If The Age Of The Girl Is Less Than 18 Years?
No, the couple won't be eligible for incentive in that case.
Does This Scheme Accepts Online Applications?
No, you this scheme only accepts offline applications.
To Whom Should The Application Be Addressed?
The application should be addressed to: Office of the District Social Welfare Officer concerned.
What Is The Full Form Of DSWO?
The full form of DSWO is "District Social Welfare Officer".
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