Sarkari Yojana
Inter-Caste Marriage Award
About Inter-Caste Marriage Award
Launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Himachal Pradesh, the “Inter-Caste Marriage Award” works to end untouchability by encouraging marriages between members of the Scheduled Castes and other castes.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Inter-Caste Marriage Award, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Eligibility Criteria for Inter-Caste Marriage Award:
Only permanent residents of Himachal Pradesh may apply
Only permanent residents of Himachal Pradesh may apply.
Neither member of the couple can be older…
Neither member of the couple can be older than 50 years.
Registration of the marriage under the relevant Act/Rules…
Registration of the marriage under the relevant Act/Rules is compulsory.
Anyone who has already received an Inter-Caste Marriage…
Anyone who has already received an Inter-Caste Marriage Award cannot apply again.
Benefits Provided
Inter-Caste Marriage Award provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
A non-Scheduled Caste person who marries a Scheduled…
A non-Scheduled Caste person who marries a Scheduled Caste person is given ₹50,000/-, or whatever amount the Government fixes from time to time.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Proof of age for husband and wife
Proof of age for husband and wife
Caste certificates for husband and wife
Caste certificates for husband and wife
Himachali certificate from the Executive Magistrate
Himachali certificate from the Executive Magistrate
Marriage registration certificate from the Marriage Registration Officer…
Marriage registration certificate from the Marriage Registration Officer (mandatory)
Photos of the couple
Photos of the couple
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Inter-Caste Marriage Award through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process:
Download the application form from the official website
Download the application form from the official website.
Complete every mandatory field and attach copies of…
Complete every mandatory field and attach copies of the mandatory documents, self-attesting where needed.
Hand the signed form and documents to the…
Hand the signed form and documents to the Concerned District Welfare Officer/Tehsil Welfare Officer.
Ask that officer for a receipt or acknowledgement,…
Ask that officer for a receipt or acknowledgement, and check that it records the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.