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Inter-Caste / Inter-Religious Marriage Award

Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹50,000/- is provided to married couples where, in the case of an inter-caste marriage, one spouse belongs to a Scheduled Caste, and in the case of an inter-religious marriage, both spouses belong to different religions.

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About This Scheme

The scheme Inter-Caste / Inter-Religious Marriage Award has been implemented by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand, aims to promote social harmony and discourage caste and religious discrimination. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to married couples where, in the case of an inter-caste marriage, one spouse belongs to a Scheduled Caste, and in the case of an inter-religious marriage, both spouses belong to different religions.

Benefits

₹50.0K

The married couple is jointly provided with a financial amount of ₹50,000/-.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.

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    The applicant must a married couple who has entered into either an inter-caste or an inter-religious marriage.

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    In the case of an inter-caste marriage, one spouse must belong to a Scheduled Caste.

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    In the case of an inter-religious marriage, both spouses must belong to different religions.

Required Documents

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    Identity proof
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    Proof of date of birth of the bride and groom (high school certificate / birth certificate / family register / Aadhaar card)
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    Marriage registration certificate
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    CBS bank account which is linked/seeded to Aadhaar
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    Copy of caste/community certificate
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    Proof of residence

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person
  • The received application is forwarded to the government for approval through the Directorate, along with the recommendation of the District Magistrate, after necessary scrutiny by the District Social Welfare Officer.
  • It is mandatory to attach the following documents with the application form: a copy of the bride and groom's date of birth certificate (High School Certificate/Birth Certificate/Family Register/Aadhaar Card), marriage registration certificate, and details of a CBS bank account linked/seeded with Aadhaar.
  • After approval at the government level, the bank draft is issued from the designation of the concerned District Magistrate.

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹50.0K

Available In

Uttarakhand

Categories

Social welfare & Empowerment

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