Sarkari Yojana
Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Implementation of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 and the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
About Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Implementation of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 and the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
Launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE), Government of India, this Centrally Sponsored Scheme works to properly enforce two laws – the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 and the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 – fulfilling the constitutional duty to end untouchability and stop atrocities against SC/ST communities. It offers central funding for relief and rehabilitation of atrocity victims, along with incentives for inter-caste marriages. The scheme also supports and strengthens SC/ST Protection Cells, Special Police Stations, dedicated Special Courts, awareness campaigns, and broader support systems for affected communities.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Implementation of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 and the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
For Atrocity Relief
The applicant must belong to a Scheduled Caste…
The applicant must belong to a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe.
The applicant must have suffered an atrocity as…
The applicant must have suffered an atrocity as defined under the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955, or the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. For Inter-Caste Marriage Incentives
The applicant must be part of an inter-caste…
The applicant must be part of an inter-caste marriage in which one partner belongs to a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe.
Benefits Provided
Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Implementation of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 and the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Financial Assistance
Relief and rehabilitation support for atrocity victims (the…
Relief and rehabilitation support for atrocity victims (the exact amount depends on how each state implements it).
Inter-caste marriage incentives ranging from ₹10,000/- to ₹5,00,000/-,…
Inter-caste marriage incentives ranging from ₹10,000/- to ₹5,00,000/-, varying by state.
The Centre funds states on a 50:50 basis,…
The Centre funds states on a 50:50 basis, and covers 100% of the cost for Union Territories. Institutional Support
Running and strengthening Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes…
Running and strengthening Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Protection Cells.
Setting up and operating Special Police Stations
Setting up and operating Special Police Stations.
Establishing and running exclusive Special Courts for faster…
Establishing and running exclusive Special Courts for faster trials.
192 Exclusive Special Courts already operate across 13…
192 Exclusive Special Courts already operate across 13 states to speed up case resolution. Other Benefits
Awareness-generation programmes
Awareness-generation programmes.
Legal support via the specialised court system
Legal support via the specialised court system.
Administrative support through dedicated protection cells
Administrative support through dedicated protection cells.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
For Atrocity Relief Cases
Caste Certificate of Scheduled Castes Or Scheduled Tribes
Caste Certificate of Scheduled Castes Or Scheduled Tribes
Copy of the First Information Report
Copy of the First Information Report
Medical Certificate (where physical injury is involved)
Medical Certificate (where physical injury is involved)
Copy of the incident report or complaint
Copy of the incident report or complaint
Identity Proof of the victim
Identity Proof of the victim
Address Proof of the victim
Address Proof of the victim
Bank account details for disbursement For Inter-Caste Marriage…
Bank account details for disbursement For Inter-Caste Marriage Incentives
Marriage Certificate
Marriage Certificate
Caste Certificate of the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled…
Caste Certificate of the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe partner
Identity Proof of both partners
Identity Proof of both partners
Address Proof of both partners
Address Proof of both partners
Joint bank account details
Joint bank account details
Photographs of the couple
Photographs of the couple
Affidavit confirming the inter-caste marriage Original documents may…
Affidavit confirming the inter-caste marriage Original documents may be required for verification.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Implementation of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 and the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 through the offline application process outlined below.
Head to the Social Welfare Department of your…
Head to the Social Welfare Department of your State Government or UT Administration. Ask the staff there to confirm whether your case qualifies under the atrocity relief provisions of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 and the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, or under the inter-caste marriage incentive provisions.
File your application per the Social Welfare Department's…
File your application per the Social Welfare Department's prescribed process and format. Complete every mandatory field on the form, affix a passport-size photo (signing across it if required), and attach copies of all mandatory documents (self-attested where needed).
Ask the receiving authority for a receipt or…
Ask the receiving authority for a receipt or acknowledgement, and check that it captures all the key details. Post-Application Processes
Your State Government or UT Administration authorities will…
Your State Government or UT Administration authorities will process the application, checking your eligibility and documents against the scheme's guidelines.
Once approved, the relief or incentive amount is…
Once approved, the relief or incentive amount is released through your State Government or UT Administration's standard financial channels.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.