Telangana raises marriage incentive award for disabled couples to Rs 1Lakh

The Telangana government on Tuesday, May 20, announced an incentive of Rs 1 lakh for marriage between two disabled people.

According to Government Order No. 7 issued by the Department of Women, Children, Disabled and Senior Citizens, the incentive for marriage between a disabled person and a non-disabled person has also been increased from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1,00,000.The incentives will be issued in the name of the wife.

At least one of the applicants must have a valid disability certificate from the Medical Board. The applicant should be a Telangana resident. The marriage should be properly registered under the applicable marriage laws.

The degree of disability should ideally be 40 percent or more, although the government order may specify additional details. The application must be made within a year of marriage.