What this scheme offers
A wedding carries real costs anywhere, and for a person with a disability in Lakshadweep, those costs sit alongside other financial pressures that make saving up for a wedding genuinely harder. This allowance gives ₹30,000 in direct support toward marriage-related expenses, part of the Department of Social Welfare and Tribal Affairs' broader work implementing the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 and the earlier PwD Act 1995 — support aimed at a specific life milestone rather than a general-purpose payment.
Who is eligible
- Person with a certified disability, resident in Lakshadweep.
- Marriage taking place or having recently taken place, per the scheme's application timing.
- Meets the eligibility criteria set by the Department of Social Welfare and Tribal Affairs.
Documents required
- Disability certificate, from a competent medical authority
- Aadhaar card
- Marriage certificate or invitation card
- Bank account details
How to apply
- Apply through the Department of Social Welfare and Tribal Affairs office.
- Submit your disability certificate along with marriage-related documentation.
- The application is verified locally.
- Once approved, ₹30,000 is credited to your bank account.
- Confirm the current application timing rules with the department, as these are typically tied to the wedding date.