Incentive for the Intra Caste Marriage within Scheduled Caste Community
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).
About This Scheme
Benefits
₹2.0 L
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
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Required Documents
- ✦Aadhaar Card (Both spouses must provide their Aadhaar numbers).
- ✦Caste Certificate.
- ✦Income Certificate.
- ✦Marriage Registration Certificate.
- ✦Marriage Photo.
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
Step-01: First go to the official website 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.
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹2.0 L