Sarkari Yojana

Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Ninaivu Inter-caste Marriage Assistance Scheme-I

Tamil Nadu
Quick Summary: Tamil Nadu's Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Inter-caste Marriage Assistance Scheme-I gives couples where one spouse is SC/ST ₹25,000 and an 8gm 22-carat gold coin to encourage inter-caste marriage.

About Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Ninaivu Inter-caste Marriage Assistance Scheme-I

The Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, introduced the Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Ninaivu Inter-caste Marriage Assistance Scheme to wipe out caste and community discrimination. It promotes inter-caste unions by giving money to newly married couples where one partner is from a Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe and the other belongs to a different Community.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Ninaivu Inter-caste Marriage Assistance Scheme-I, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The bride must have cleared the 10th standard…

The bride must have cleared the 10th standard (or the 5th standard if she is from a Scheduled Tribe).

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The bride must be older than 18 years…

The bride must be older than 18 years at the time of the wedding.

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One partner must be from a Scheduled Caste/Scheduled…

One partner must be from a Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe, with the other from a different Community.

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

Benefits Provided

Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Ninaivu Inter-caste Marriage Assistance Scheme-I provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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A grant of ₹25,000/-

A grant of ₹25,000/-.

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A 22-carat gold coin of 1 Sovereign (8gm)…

A 22-carat gold coin of 1 Sovereign (8gm) for making the Thirumangalyam. Mode of disbursal: ₹15,000 is paid via Electronic Clearing Service, with ₹10,000 given as a National Savings Certificate.

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 wedding invitation or the certificate of marriage…

The wedding invitation or the certificate of marriage registration.

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The bride's community certificate

The bride's community certificate.

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The bridegroom's community certificate

The bridegroom's community certificate.

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A certificate showing the bride's age

A certificate showing the bride's age.

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

How to Apply

Online - via CSC Application

Applicants can apply for Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Ninaivu Inter-caste Marriage Assistance Scheme-I through the online - via csc application process outlined below.

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Put together copies of all documents required for…

Put together copies of all documents required for the scheme.

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Head to the nearest Common Service Center (CSC)…

Head to the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and get your biometrics verified.

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Complete every compulsory field in the form and…

Complete every compulsory field in the form and upload copies of the required documents.

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Ask the CSC for an acknowledgement that shows…

Ask the CSC for an acknowledgement that shows the date and time of submission and, if applicable, a unique identification number. Application Deadline: Applications must be filed within two years of the marriage date.

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