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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).

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About This Scheme

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

₹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

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The couple should belong to different sub caste of SC.

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    The bride and groom should be residing in Karnataka.

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    The family income of the applicant should not exceed ₹2,00,000/-.

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    The age of the bride should be between 18 to 42 years at the time of marriage.

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    The age of the groom should be between 21 to 45 years at the time of marriage.

Required Documents

  • ✦
    Aadhaar Card (Both spouses must provide their Aadhaar numbers).
  • ✦
    Caste Certificate.
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    Income Certificate.
  • ✦
    Marriage Registration Certificate.
  • ✦
    Marriage Photo.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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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

Available In

Karnataka

Categories

Social welfare & Empowerment

Data Sources