That's a very insightful article on marriage incentive schemes for disabled people in India. I agree that while these schemes might offer tangible benefits, especially in rural areas where opportunities are scarce and societal attitudes can be challenging, the idea of them being a "clickbait for marriages" is problematic.
It risks reducing the complex lives and aspirations of disabled individuals to a financial transaction, potentially overshadowing the importance of genuine companionship, mutual respect, and agency in marital decisions. The focus should always be on empowering persons with disabilities to live full, independent lives, which includes the freedom to choose their partners based on love and compatibility, not financial inducements. Perhaps the discussion needs to shift towards ensuring comprehensive support systems that empower disabled individuals through education, skill development, accessible infrastructure, and robust anti-discrimination laws, rather than schemes that could inadvertently perpetuate stereotypes or create unhealthy motivations for marriage. From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Amiyo Biswas Sent: 04 June 2025 01:12 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [AI] My article on Marriage Incentive Schemes for disabled in India Very well-written article. Thank you. Such a scheme carrying a cash award of ₹5,000 was introduced in West Bengal in the early nineties. Is it still available? Just a curiosity. With best regards, Amiyo Biswas Cell: 6290527506 ----- Original Message ----- From: Sruti disAbility Rights Centre <mailto:[email protected]> To: Dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones and Tabs. <mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 11:10 AM Subject: [AI] My article on Marriage Incentive Schemes for disabled in India Dear all Sharing link of a short article on Marriage Incentive Scheme by me. Your comments on same are welcome. https://feminisminindia.com/2025/06/03/revisiting-the-debate-around-marriage-incentive-schemes-for-disabled-people-in-india/ Regards Shampa Sengupta -- -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list.. Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "AccessIndia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> . To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/a/accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/CAHdUZYYCZ_3PWg3zvvKS8NDA8USJQJXoJfvVW4xQNgXz99qCQg%40mail.gmail.com <https://groups.google.com/a/accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/CAHdUZYYCZ_3PWg3zvvKS8NDA8USJQJXoJfvVW4xQNgXz99qCQg%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> . -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list.. Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "AccessIndia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> . To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/a/accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/000b01dbd524%243b1459d0%240301a8c0%40DellLaptop <https://groups.google.com/a/accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/000b01dbd524%243b1459d0%240301a8c0%40DellLaptop?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> . -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list.. Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "AccessIndia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/a/accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/005401dbd54b%2475d776c0%2461866440%24%40gmail.com.
