Sarkari Yojana

Incentive For The Intra Caste Marriage within Scheduled Tribe Community

Karnataka
Quick Summary: Karnataka's Tribal Welfare Department gives ₹2,00,000 to ST couples marrying across sub-castes within the community on or after 1 April 2018, provided their combined income is under ₹2,00,000 and they apply within a year of marriage. Applications go through the department's online portal, followed by a spot verification.

About Incentive For The Intra Caste Marriage within Scheduled Tribe Community

Launched by the Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka, “Incentive for Intra Caste Marriage within the Scheduled Tribe Community” rewards couples who both belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community but come from different sub-castes within it, with an incentive of ₹2,00,000/-. The marriage must have taken place on or after 1st April 2018, and the couple must reside in Karnataka and apply within one year of marrying.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Incentive For The Intra Caste Marriage within Scheduled Tribe Community, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The couple must reside in Karnataka

The couple must reside in Karnataka.

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Both partners must belong to the Scheduled Tribe…

Both partners must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community but from different sub-castes.

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The couple's combined annual income must be under…

The couple's combined annual income must be under ₹2,00,000/-.

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The couple must apply within one year of…

The couple must apply within one year of their marriage.

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The marriage must have taken place on or…

The marriage must have taken place on or after 1st April 2018.

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

Benefits Provided

Incentive For The Intra Caste Marriage within Scheduled Tribe Community provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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The married couple receives a monetary incentive of…

The married couple receives a monetary incentive of ₹2,00,000.

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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Aadhaar card

Aadhaar card

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Bank account details

Bank account details

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Evidence of marriage

Evidence of marriage

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A photograph from the wedding

A photograph from the wedding

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Caste certificate

Caste certificate

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Income certificate

Income certificate

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Proof of residence

Proof of residence

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Any other documents the authority may require

Any other documents the authority may require

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

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Incentive For The Intra Caste Marriage within Scheduled Tribe Community through the online application process outlined below.

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Visit the official website of the Tribal Welfare…

Visit the official website of the Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka.

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In the right pane, click "Incentives for Marriage"…

In the right pane, click "Incentives for Marriage" and select the "Incentives to Intra-Caste Marriage" scheme, which takes you to the department's dedicated page for it.

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On the scheme's homepage, scroll to the bottom…

On the scheme's homepage, scroll to the bottom and click "Registration".

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In the online registration form, complete all mandatory…

In the online registration form, complete all mandatory fields and upload all required documents in the specified format and size.

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Carefully review the information you've entered, then click…

Carefully review the information you've entered, then click "Submit". You'll receive a confirmation SMS from the Department, and an acknowledgement form will be generated.

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Print the acknowledgement form for future reference

Print the acknowledgement form for future reference. Post Application Processes The Tribal Welfare Department conducts a spot verification of the couple's details before processing the application further. Once verification succeeds, the incentive is credited to the couple's joint account.

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