Gujarat Divyang Marriage Assistance

How the process works

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   Step 1: Check eligibility

   Persons with minimum 40% benchmark disability residing in Gujarat entering into legal marriage with bride 18+ and groom 21+. At least one spouse must have minimum 40% certified disability holding valid UDID / Medical Board certificate. Both spouses must meet statutory age of marriage (bride 18+, groom 21+). Marriage must be legally registered with the Registrar of Marriages. Application must be submitted within two years from the date of marriage.

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   Step 2: Prepare documents

   The official source lists the following documents.

   Documents needed for this step

   • Disability certificate / UDID card showing 40%+ disability.
   • Marriage registration certificate issued by competent Registrar.
   • Both spouses' age and identity proof (School leaving certificate / Aadhaar).
   • Gujarat residence certificate.
   • Bank passbook copy with IFSC.
   • Joint wedding photograph.
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   Step 3: Apply

   Online through eSamajKalyan portal (esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in). Step 1: Register on eSamajKalyan portal. Step 2: Navigate to Social Defence schemes and select Divyang Lagna Sahay. Step 3: Upload UDID, marriage certificate, age proofs, and joint photo. Step 4: District Social Defence Officer scrutinises records. Step 5: Sanction order issued and financial grant credited directly via DBT.

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   Step 4: Verification

   Scrutiny of UDID card and marriage register records by District Social Defence staff.

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   Step 5: Sanction / decision

   Decision authority, as stated by the official source: District Social Defence Officer, Government of Gujarat.

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   Step 6: Benefit

   ₹50,000 financial assistance if one spouse has 40%+ benchmark disability. ₹1,00,000 financial assistance if both spouses have 40%+ benchmark disability. Amount paid directly into the beneficiary's bank account via DBT. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into beneficiary bank account.

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   Step 7: If delayed or rejected

   This step has not yet been confirmed from an official source. Please refer to the official portal or the concerned department.

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   Step 8: Grievance / appeal

   District Social Defence Officer (079-23256309) and Gujarat SWAGAT portal https://swagat.gujarat.gov.in/