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Incentive Award For Marriage With Disabled Person

"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.

Authority

State

Region

Manipur

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Who can apply

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: -

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

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".

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.

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 [?] 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 [?] 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 [?] 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.