Marriage Assistance For Legally Married Transgender Couples

Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹30,000/- will be provided to legally married transgender couples who have undergone Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS).

1. The applicant should be Transgender.
2. The applicants must possess a Transgender Identity card.
3. The applicant should be a resident of Kerala.
4. Transgender couples must apply for financial assistance after 6 months from the date of marriage and not exceeding the 1-year period.
5. For receiving the aid, one of the partners should belong to the Transgender community.
6. Those who have already availed of the financial assistance but opted for second marriage after divorce won’t be eligible for further aid.

Registration Process:

Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal

Step 02: On the home page, click on “One time Registration”

Step 03: Fill in the details like Name, Email ID & Mobile Number and click on ‘Register’.

Step 04: The applicant needs to enter the verification code received on the mobile number and click on ‘Verify’.

Step 05: Now, a form will open to create the new profile, fill in all the mandatory details and click on ‘Register’.

Login/Application Process:

Step 01: Once the registration process is completed, the applicant should visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal and click on “Citizen Login”.

Step 02: Enter the user name i.e. Mobile Number and Password and click on “Sign in”.

Step 03: Now, the applicant needs to update all their details i.e. Personal Information, Contact Details, Identity Cards & Bank Details by clicking on the 'Edit' button.

Step 04: Once the applicant updated their profile successfully, the schemes will appear on the left side of the screen.

Step 05: Select the scheme and click on the “Apply Now” button.

Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and click on the ‘Submit’ button.

Note: The couples must apply for financial assistance after 6 months from the date of marriage and not exceeding the 1-year period.

Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicants need to visit the official website of the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala, and download the application form.

Step 02: The applicants need to fill out the application form completely.

Step 03: The duly filled application form along with necessary supporting documents has to be submitted to the concerned District Social Justice Officer.

Note: The couples must apply for financial assistance after 6 months from the date of marriage and not exceeding the 1-year period.