Sarkari Yojana
Financial Assistance To Inter-Caste Married Couples (Except SC/ST Category)
About Financial Assistance To Inter-Caste Married Couples (Except SC/ST Category)
The Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala, launched the scheme “Financial Assistance to Inter-Caste Married Couples (Except SC/ST Category)”. Through it, the Government of Kerala offers monetary help to inter-caste couples (other than those in the SC/ST category) who are facing financial difficulties.
Scheme Overview
State Government
District Social Justice Office, Kerala
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Financial Assistance To Inter-Caste Married Couples (Except SC/ST Category), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants must live in Kerala State
Applicants must live in Kerala State.
Only inter-caste couples with a legally valid marriage…
Only inter-caste couples with a legally valid marriage qualify.
The couple's combined family income must be no…
The couple's combined family income must be no more than ₹1,00,000/-.
A couple can receive the assistance only once
A couple can receive the assistance only once.
The application must be made after one year…
The application must be made after one year of marriage and within 2 years from the date of marriage. Note 01: The money must be used for purposes such as setting up a business, buying land or building a house, and the Local Self Government Institutions (LSGIs) must make sure it is spent on these purposes. Note 02: At the time of receiving the assistance, the couple must sign an agreement and hand it to the LSGIs.
Benefits Provided
Financial Assistance To Inter-Caste Married Couples (Except SC/ST Category) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
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1. Inter-caste married couples receive a single grant of ₹30,000/-.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Proof of identity, such as a copy of…
Proof of identity, such as a copy of the Election ID Card/ Aadhaar card
Recent passport size photos
Recent passport size photos
An original Income Certificate from the concerned Village…
An original Income Certificate from the concerned Village Officer
A certificate showing that the inter-caste marriage has…
A certificate showing that the inter-caste marriage has been registered (issued by the Sub Registrar’s office or the Panchayath President; certificates from organisations such as NSS and SNDP are also accepted).
Caste certificates of both partners from the concerned…
Caste certificates of both partners from the concerned Village Officer
An original certificate from a Gazetted Officer/MLA/ MP…
An original certificate from a Gazetted Officer/MLA/ MP confirming that the couple has lived together for the past one year.
A photocopy of the couple's Ration card
A photocopy of the couple's Ration card
Particulars of the bank account
Particulars of the bank account
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Financial Assistance To Inter-Caste Married Couples (Except SC/ST Category) through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Obtain the application form from the nearest District…
Obtain the application form from the nearest District Social Justice Office, or download the scheme application form from the official website of the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala.
Fill in the whole form
Fill in the whole form.
Hand in the completed form with supporting documents…
Hand in the completed form with supporting documents to the concerned District Social Justice Officers.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.