Sarkari Yojana

Incentive For The Simple Marriage (Scheduled Tribe)

Karnataka
Quick Summary: Karnataka's Tribal Welfare Department pays ₹50,000/- to ST couples who marry on or after 11th August 2015 with a combined income below ₹2,00,000/-, to cut wedding costs and discourage dowry.

About Incentive For The Simple Marriage (Scheduled Tribe)

Through its “Incentive for the Simple Marriage” scheme, the Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka gives ₹50,000/- to ST residents of Karnataka who marry another ST person on or after 11th August 2015. The scheme seeks to cut wedding costs, stop dowry, and build a more accepting society. The couple’s combined income must be below ₹2,00,000/-.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Incentive For The Simple Marriage (Scheduled Tribe), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Both partners must live in Karnataka

Both partners must live in Karnataka.

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Each partner has to be from the Scheduled…

Each partner has to be from the Scheduled Tribe community.

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The couple's yearly income put together must be…

The couple's yearly income put together must be under ₹2,00,000/-.

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The application must be filed within one year…

The application must be filed within one year of the wedding.

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Only marriages on or after 11th August 2015…

Only marriages on or after 11th August 2015 qualify.

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

Benefits Provided

Incentive For The Simple Marriage (Scheduled Tribe) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Each married couple receives ₹50,000/- as an incentive

Each married couple receives ₹50,000/- as an incentive.

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 Aadhaar Card

The Aadhaar Card

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Bank account details

Bank account details

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Proof that the marriage took place

Proof that the marriage took place

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A photo of the wedding

A photo of the wedding

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Income Certificate showing the Revenue Department Number (RD…

Income Certificate showing the Revenue Department Number (RD Number)

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Caste Certificate showing the Revenue Department Number (RD…

Caste Certificate showing the Revenue Department Number (RD Number)

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Registration certificate of the mass marriage

Registration certificate of the mass marriage

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Proof of residence

Proof of residence

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Other documents, if needed

Other documents, if needed

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 Simple Marriage (Scheduled Tribe) through the online application process outlined below.

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Open the official website run by the Tribal…

Open the official website run by the Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka.

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Choose "Incentives for Marriage" from the right pane…

Choose "Incentives for Marriage" from the right pane and pick the "Incentives to Simple Marriage" scheme, which opens the scheme's own page.

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Go to the end of that page and…

Go to the end of that page and select "Registration".

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Fill every mandatory field of the online form…

Fill every mandatory field of the online form and upload each required document in the given format and size.

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Double-check what you have entered and select "Submit"

Double-check what you have entered and select "Submit". An SMS confirmation is sent by the Department and an acknowledgement form appears.

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Save a printed copy of the acknowledgement form

Save a printed copy of the acknowledgement form. Post Application Processes Department staff carry out a spot verification of what the couple has stated, then take the application forward. Upon successful verification, the money is transferred 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