Nagpur, 24 Dec

(HS): The Maharashtra Government has hiked the financial support for marriage

of the Persons with Disabilities (Divyang). In case of marriage between two PwD

(Persons with Disabilities) Rs 2.50 lakh will be deposited directly into the

joint account of the partners in the marriage. In case one of the person is

disabled Rs 1.50 lakh will be deposited through the Ministry of Divyang

Welfare.

The financial

support by the government is being extended to empower them. Out of the money

transferred 50 per cent can be used for buying essential commodities by the

newly married couple and the balance 50 per cent to be deposited as Fixed Deposit

for at least five years. The money will be deposited within 30 days of

receiving application by them. The prescribed application form is available

with the notification issued by the government and are available with the

Divyang Empowerment Officer at the Zilla Parishad’s Social Welfare Department.

In case of delay

in filing application form beyond one year of registration of the marriage, the

couple will be given any support by the Social Welfare Department. Thus, registration

of marriage is one of the essential conditions.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar