Sarkari Yojana
Incentive for the Intra Caste Marriage within Scheduled Caste Community
About Incentive for the Intra Caste Marriage within Scheduled Caste Community
Karnataka’s Social Welfare Department encourages marriages between different sub-castes of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) by offering an incentive. Such marriages earn ₹2,00,000/-, or ₹1,50,000/- where the simple marriage grant has been taken. The aim is to curb casteism and build unity among SC/ST communities in the state.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Incentive for the Intra Caste Marriage within Scheduled Caste Community, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Bride and groom must come from different SC…
Bride and groom must come from different SC sub-castes.
Both must live in Karnataka
Both must live in Karnataka.
Family income must be no higher than ₹2,00,000/-
Family income must be no higher than ₹2,00,000/-.
The bride's age at marriage must fall between…
The bride's age at marriage must fall between 18 to 42 years.
The groom's age at marriage must fall between…
The groom's age at marriage must fall between 21 to 45 years.
Benefits Provided
Incentive for the Intra Caste Marriage within Scheduled Caste Community provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Incentive Amount:
When an SC/ST boy or girl weds someone…
When an SC/ST boy or girl weds someone from another SC/ST sub-caste, ₹2,00,000/- is given.
Couples who have already received the simple marriage…
Couples who have already received the simple marriage grant get ₹1,50,000/-. Subsidy Disbursement: Payment is split into two installments:
One half (50%) in cash
One half (50%) in cash.
The remaining 50% in a fixed deposit locked…
The remaining 50% in a fixed deposit locked for no less than 3 years.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Aadhaar numbers of both husband and wife
Aadhaar numbers of both husband and wife.
Caste proof certificate
Caste proof certificate.
Income proof certificate
Income proof certificate.
Marriage registration certificate
Marriage registration certificate.
Photograph from the wedding
Photograph from the wedding.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Incentive for the Intra Caste Marriage within Scheduled Caste Community through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process
Step-01: Visit the official website and choose " Incentives to Marriages".
Step-02: Pick "Incentives to Inter-caste Marriages" and select "Register"
Step-03: Sign up with your "Aadhaar Card Number" and fill in all the details needed.
Step-04: Attach all relevant documents by uploading them.
Step-05: Following registration, an SMS reaches the couple, who can then print the acknowledgment form as proof.
Step-06: The Social Welfare Department verifies the couple's details on the spot before processing further.
Step-07: After the spot check is cleared, the incentive goes into the couple's joint account.
NOTE: The application has to be made within one year of the wedding.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
Recipients of incentives for inter-caste marriage or widow remarriage are not eligible for this scheme.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.
