DWIS

The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance for marriage with a view to social rehabilitation of persons with disabilities who do not fall under the category of income tax payers.

Launched on 1st April 2005 by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Chhattisgarh, the scheme "Disabled Wedding Incentive Scheme" provides financial assistance for marriage to the persons with disabilities who do not fall under the category of income tax payers. The objective of the scheme is to socially rehabilitate the persons with disabilities. In case both husband and wife and differently-abled, the couple is provided with ₹50,000/- (lump sum). In case either husband or wife is differently-abled, the couple is provided with ₹1,00,000/- (lump sum). The application needs to be submitted in the prescribed form to the Joint Director / Deputy Director, Panchayat and Social Welfare of the district.

• At least one partner in the couple should be a native of Chhattisgarh.
• The applicant should have a disability of 40% or above (as per Section 2 of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995). 1. The applicant’s marriage should be conducted as per social customs or legally solemnized by a competent court.
• The applicant should not be an income taxpayer.
• The age of the bride at the time of marriage should be 18 to 45 years.
• The age of the bridegroom at the time of marriage should be 21 to 45 years.

• In case both husband and wife and differently-abled, the couple is provided with ₹50,000/- (lump sum).
• In case either husband or wife is differently-abled, the couple is provided with ₹1,00,000/- (lump sum).
• The amount will be disbursed to the concerned beneficiary directly through NEFT/RTGS, whenever possible.

_*The incentive amount will be jointly payable to the eligible couple._

_*If the marriage is dissolved without a valid reason within five years of the wedding date, the entire incentive amount will be recovered as land revenue._

_*Incentive amount will be given only once in a lifetime._