Sarkari Yojana

Incentive for the SC Widow Re-Marriage

Karnataka
Quick Summary: Karnataka's Social Welfare Department gives ₹3 lakh to Scheduled Caste widows who remarry, or ₹2.50 lakh if they already received the simple marriage incentive, with no income limit, if they apply within a year.

About Incentive for the SC Widow Re-Marriage

By giving widows money to help them return to a normal life, this scheme motivates them to marry again. Its central purpose is to promote widow remarriage and rehabilitate widows through financial support, bringing a new kind of social change among them. Karnataka’s Social Welfare Department pays incentives under the scheme to remarried widows from the SC Community. Only those who apply within 1 year of their marriage receive the incentive.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Social Welfare Department

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

01 Jan 2018

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Incentive for the SC Widow Re-Marriage, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Residence in Karnataka is required

Residence in Karnataka is required.

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Only widows may apply

Only widows may apply.

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She must be from the Scheduled Caste community

She must be from the Scheduled Caste community.

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No yearly income ceiling applies

No yearly income ceiling applies.

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The incentive is given only if the application…

The incentive is given only if the application is made within one year of the wedding.

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The new husband may be of any caste…

The new husband may be of any caste or religion. Note: Both partners must live in Karnataka.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Incentive for the SC Widow Re-Marriage provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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A Scheduled Caste widow who remarries a man…

A Scheduled Caste widow who remarries a man of another caste gets ₹3 lakh as an incentive.

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If she has already been paid an incentive…

If she has already been paid an incentive under the simple marriage scheme, she can receive ₹2.50 lakh under this one.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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The Aadhaar Card

The Aadhaar Card

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Caste Certificate RD Number

Caste Certificate RD Number

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Registration certificate of the current marriage

Registration certificate of the current marriage

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Bank passbook copy

Bank passbook copy

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Proof of date of birth

Proof of date of birth

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A wedding photograph

A wedding photograph

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Mobile number

Mobile number

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Death certificate of the former spouse

Death certificate of the former spouse

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Some proof of the former spouse's address

Some proof of the former spouse's address

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.
Important Dates

2018-01-01

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Incentive for the SC Widow Re-Marriage through the online application process outlined below.

Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗

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Open the official website

Open the official website.

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Register with your Aadhaar Card and enter all…

Register with your Aadhaar Card and enter all the information asked for.

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Upload the relevant documents

Upload the relevant documents.

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On registration, the applicant receives an SMS and…

On registration, the applicant receives an SMS and can print the acknowledgement form as proof of applying.

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The Social Welfare department carries out a spot…

The Social Welfare department carries out a spot verification of the applicant's details before processing further.

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Once the spot verification succeeds, the incentive is…

Once the spot verification succeeds, the incentive is paid into the applicant's registered bank account.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References