Sarkari Yojana

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

Tamil Nadu
Quick Summary: Scheme-II of Tamil Nadu's Muthulakshmi Reddy inter-caste marriage aid gives ₹50,000 and a one-sovereign gold coin to graduate or diploma-holding couples marrying across Forward and BC/MBC communities.

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

Under this second variant of the Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Ninaivu Inter-caste Marriage Assistance Scheme, run by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, newly married couples receive financial aid when one spouse comes from another community (Forward Community) and the other from the Backward Class / Most Backward Class Community. The goal is to end discrimination based on caste and community by encouraging such inter-caste marriages.

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-II, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The couple must be from a backward class…

The couple must be from a backward class / most backward class community.

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The bride must have cleared the 10th standard

The bride must have cleared the 10th standard.

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For a scheduled tribe bride, schooling up to…

For a scheduled tribe bride, schooling up to the Vth standard is sufficient.

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The bride must be over 18 years old…

The bride must be over 18 years old when married.

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The bride must hold a degree from a…

The bride must hold a degree from a regular college, distance education programme or government-recognised open university.

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Alternatively, the applicant must hold a diploma from…

Alternatively, the applicant must hold a diploma from an Institution recognised by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu.

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-II provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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The newly married couple receives ₹50,000 as financial…

The newly married couple receives ₹50,000 as financial assistance.

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A 1 Sovereign (8 gm) gold coin of…

A 1 Sovereign (8 gm) gold coin of 22-carat purity is given for the Thirumangalyam. Mode of Disbursal: ₹30,000 is transferred through Electronic Clearing Service and ₹20,000 is provided 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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Either the wedding invitation or a Marriage Registration…

Either the wedding invitation or a Marriage Registration Certificate.

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Community certificates of the bride

Community certificates of the bride.

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Community certificates of the groom

Community certificates of the groom.

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Proof of the bride's age

Proof of the bride's age.

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Degree or diploma certificates

Degree or diploma certificates.

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-II through the online - via csc application process outlined below.

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Arrange photocopies of all the papers this scheme…

Arrange photocopies of all the papers this scheme calls for.

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Go to a nearby Common Service Center (CSC)…

Go to a nearby Common Service Center (CSC) and finish the biometric verification.

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Get all the mandatory fields filled in and…

Get all the mandatory fields filled in and upload copies of the required documents.

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Collect a receipt from the CSC that records…

Collect a receipt from the CSC that records the submission date and time and a unique identification number where provided. Application Deadline: Apply before the couple's child turns 3 years old.

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