Sarkari Yojana
Incentive for Inter-Caste Marriage Scheme
About Incentive for Inter-Caste Marriage Scheme
The Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minorities, Government of NCT of Delhi, runs the “Incentive for Inter Caste Marriage” scheme, which promotes marriages between SCs and non-SCs as a powerful way to fight casteism. Couples in which one partner is from the SC community and the other from a non-SC community receive ₹50,000/-. The marriage must be registered, and the application must be made within two years of the wedding. The Secretary (DSCST) is the competent authority who authorises the relevant DC to release the incentive.
Scheme Overview
State Government
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Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Incentive for Inter-Caste Marriage Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The marriage must be a legal one
The marriage must be a legal one.
Registration of the marriage at the Office of…
Registration of the marriage at the Office of the Registrar, Marriages is required.
One spouse must be from a Scheduled Caste…
One spouse must be from a Scheduled Caste (SC) and the other must be Non-SC.
At least one partner must be a permanent…
At least one partner must be a permanent resident of NCT of Delhi.
Where the non-SC partner comes from another state,…
Where the non-SC partner comes from another state, that partner's parents must have lived in NCT of Delhi for five years or more.
The non-SC partner must prove that their caste…
The non-SC partner must prove that their caste is not listed under untouchability in their home state and that they practise the Hindu religion.
Following the marriage, the couple must live in…
Following the marriage, the couple must live in the NCT of Delhi.
When the money is released, the couple must…
When the money is released, the couple must show proof that they live together. Widows aged up to 35 years with no children can claim the incentive on an inter-caste remarriage.
Benefits Provided
Incentive for Inter-Caste Marriage Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Financial Incentive:
Each eligible couple receives ₹50,000/- as a single payment. Mode of Disbursement: Paid via the relevant Deputy Commissioner (DC) on the authorisation of the Secretary (DSCST). Conditions for Disbursement: At the time of payment, the couple must prove they are living together.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Certificate of marriage registration from the Registrar of…
Certificate of marriage registration from the Registrar of Marriages.
Caste certificate from the Deputy Commissioner's Office
Caste certificate from the Deputy Commissioner's Office.
Proof of residence
Proof of residence.
Groom's age proof
Groom's age proof.
Bride's age proof
Bride's age proof.
Certificate of income
Certificate of income.
Identity proof of husband and wife
Identity proof of husband and wife.
A photo of the couple together
A photo of the couple together.
Particulars of the bank account
Particulars of the bank account.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Incentive for Inter-Caste Marriage Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
Go to the Office of the Area SDM…
Go to the Office of the Area SDM and ask the authorised staff for a printed copy of the prescribed application form.
Complete every mandatory field, fix a passport-sized photo…
Complete every mandatory field, fix a passport-sized photo (signed across, if needed), and enclose copies of the mandatory documents (self-attested where needed).
Have the completed, signed form and documents attested…
Have the completed, signed form and documents attested by a Gazetted Officer, addressed to the Area SDM.
Within the prescribed period (if any), hand the…
Within the prescribed period (if any), hand the signed, completed form and documents to the authorised staff.
Ask the receiving staff for an acknowledgement or…
Ask the receiving staff for an acknowledgement or receipt showing the date of submission. * Applications have to be filed within two years of the wedding.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.