Incentive for the Intra Caste Marriage within Scheduled Caste Community

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KarnatakaFinancial Assistance Inter-caste Marriage Scheduled Castes
  • Scheme For: Family
  • Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment
  • Tags: Financial Assistance, Marriage, Inter-Caste, Scheduled Castes

The Karnataka Social Welfare Department provides an incentive to promote intra-caste marriages within different sub-castes of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST).

Incentive for the Intra Caste Marriage within Scheduled Caste Community - Introduction

The Karnataka Social Welfare Department provides an incentive to promote intra-caste marriages within different sub-castes of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). The scheme offers ₹2,00,000/- for such marriages, with an option for ₹1,50,000/- if the simple marriage grant is availed. This initiative aims to reduce casteism and foster unity within SC/ST communities in Karnataka.

Benefits

Incentive Amount:

  • ₹2,00,000/- if an SC/ST boy or girl marries a person from a different SC/ST sub-caste.
  • ₹1,50,000/- if the couple has availed of the simple marriage grant.

Subsidy Disbursement:The incentive is provided in two installments:

  • 50% in cash.
  • 50% as a fixed deposit with a minimum term of 3 years.

Eligibility

  • The couple should belong to different sub-castes of SC.
  • The bride and groom should be residing in Karnataka.
  • The family income of the applicant should not exceed ₹2,00,000/-.
  • The age of the bride should be between 18 to 42 years at the time of marriage.
  • The age of the groom should be between 21 to 45 years at the time of marriage.

Exclusions

Recipients of incentives for inter-caste marriage or widow remarriage are not eligible for this scheme.

Application Process

  • Step-01: First go to the swdservices.karnataka.gov.in and click "Incentives to Marriages".
  • Step-02: Select "Incentives to Inter-caste Marriages" and Click "Register".
  • Step-03: Using your "Aadhaar Card Number" Register with us providing all required Information.
  • Step-04: Upload all the relevant documents.
  • Step-05: After Registration, an SMS will be sent to the couple and they can print the acknowledgment form as proof of application.
  • Step-06: Social Welfare will do spot verification to verify the details provided by the couple and process the application further.
  • Step-07: After successful spot verification by the department, the incentive will be credited to the joint account of the couple.

NOTE: Application must be submitted within one year of marriage.

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