Financial Assistance To Inter-Caste Married Couples (Except SC/ST Category)

About This Scheme

Benefits

Eligibility

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  The applicant should be a resident of Kerala State.
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  The inter-caste married couples who are legally married are eligible for financial assistance.
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  The combined family income of the couple should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.
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  The couples are entitled to financial assistance one-time only.
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  The couples must apply for financial assistance after one year of marriage but not exceeding 2 years from the date of marriage.
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  Note 01: The financial assistance should be utilized for purposes like starting a business, for the purchase of land, or for the construction of a house. The Local Self Government Institutions (LSGIs) should ensure that funds are being utilized for the said purposes.
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  Note 02: While receiving financial assistance, couples will be required to sign an agreement and submit it to the LSGIs.

Required Documents

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  Identity proof i.e. copy of Election ID Card/ Aadhaar card
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  Passport size photos
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  Income Certificate (Original) from the concerned Village Officer
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  Certificate proving that Inter-caste marriage is registered (certificate has to be issued by Sub Registrar’s office, Panchayath President, certificates issued from organizations like NSS, and SNDP are acceptable).
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  Caste certificate of the couple from the concerned Village Officer
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  Original certificate (from Gazetted Officer/MLA/ MP) proving that the married couple has been together for the past one year.
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  Copy of the Ration card of the couple
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  Bank account details

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply