Sarkari Yojana
Antarjatiye Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana
About Antarjatiye Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana
A sub-scheme of the “Mukhyamantri Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana”, the “Antarjatiye Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana” was started by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Bihar. By giving couples financial assistance, it seeks to promote inter-caste marriages and do away with the caste system in the state. The Government of Bihar bears the entire cost of the scheme.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Social Welfare Department, Government Of Bihar
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Antarjatiye Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Both the bride and the groom must live…
Both the bride and the groom must live in Bihar.
The couple must have an inter-caste marriage
The couple must have an inter-caste marriage.
On the wedding date, the bride must be…
On the wedding date, the bride must be 18 years or older and the groom 21 years or older.
Both bride and groom must come from poor…
Both bride and groom must come from poor families.
Benefits Provided
Antarjatiye Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Eligible couples get a one-time grant of…
Eligible couples get a one-time grant of ₹1,00,000/-.
Note:
The grant is paid to the bride.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Aadhaar cards of both the bride and the…
Aadhaar cards of both the bride and the groom
A recent photo of the married couple
A recent photo of the married couple
Identity documents (for example Voter ID Card, Driving…
Identity documents (for example Voter ID Card, Driving License etc.)
Document showing age
Document showing age
Certificate of marriage
Certificate of marriage
Certificate of disability, where relevant
Certificate of disability, where relevant
Certificate of income
Certificate of income
Certificates of caste
Certificates of caste
Proof of residence
Proof of residence
Bank passbook or bank account particulars
Bank passbook or bank account particulars
Any further documents that may be required
Any further documents that may be required
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Antarjatiye Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
Eligible couples should file the application in the prescribed form with the Assistant Director, District Social Security Office.
Note: Once verified and approved, the Assistant Director, District Social Security Office sends the beneficiary details to the e-Suvidha portal for payment.
Grievance Redressal & Escalation Matrix:
Complaints may be filed with the Block Development Officer, the Sub-divisional Office, the Assistant Director, District Social Security Cell/District Child Protection Unit, the Director, Social Security Office, and the office of the Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Social Welfare Department. A Public Grievance Redressal Officer's office operates at the sub-divisional level and a District Public Grievance Redressal Officer's office at the district level.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.