Sarkari Yojana
Incentive given to Encourage Inter caste Marriages
About Incentive given to Encourage Inter caste Marriages
Maharashtra’s Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance implements the “Incentive for Encouraging Inter-Caste Marriages” scheme, which the State and Central Government fund equally (50:50). It gives money to support inter-caste marriages between Savarna Hindus (including the Hindu, Jain, Lingayat, and Sikh communities) and persons from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Nomadic Tribes, Nomadic Castes, and Special Backward Classes. The scheme fosters social harmony and works towards ending untouchability. Both bride and groom must be permanent residents of Maharashtra.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Incentive given to Encourage Inter caste Marriages, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Permanent residence in Maharashtra is required for both…
Permanent residence in Maharashtra is required for both bride and groom.
One partner has to be from the Savarna,…
One partner has to be from the Savarna, Hindu Lingayat, Jain, or Sikh community.
The other partner must come from a Scheduled…
The other partner must come from a Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Vimukta Jati (denoted tribe), Nomadic Tribe, or Special Backward Class.
The husband must be at least 21 years…
The husband must be at least 21 years old.
The wife must be at least 18 years…
The wife must be at least 18 years old.
Benefits Provided
Incentive given to Encourage Inter caste Marriages provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Couples receive ₹50,000/- through a joint draft made…
Couples receive ₹50,000/- through a joint draft made out in both partners' names.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The application form
The application form
Certificates of caste
Certificates of caste
Proof of permanent residence
Proof of permanent residence
Age Proof – School leaving certificates proving the…
Age Proof – School leaving certificates proving the groom is 21 or older and the bride 18 or older.
Joint Photograph – A recent photo of the…
Joint Photograph – A recent photo of the couple together.
Recommendation Letters – Two letters from respected persons…
Recommendation Letters – Two letters from respected persons confirming the marriage.
Bank Details – Particulars of a joint account…
Bank Details – Particulars of a joint account in both partners' names.
ID Proofs – Government-issued identity proof for each…
ID Proofs – Government-issued identity proof for each applicant (for example, Aadhar card or Voter ID).
Income Certificate – Proof of income where applicable…
Income Certificate – Proof of income where applicable (for any income criteria specific to the scheme).
Acknowledgment Receipt – Issued by the office when…
Acknowledgment Receipt – Issued by the office when the application is submitted.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Incentive given to Encourage Inter caste Marriages through the offline application process outlined below.
During office hours, go to the relevant District…
During office hours, go to the relevant District Social Welfare Office (or the Social Welfare Office in Chembur for those in Mumbai City or Mumbai Suburbs) and ask the official 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).
Within the prescribed period (if any), hand the…
Within the prescribed period (if any), hand the signed, completed form and documents to the relevant authority.
Ask that authority for an acknowledgement or receipt,…
Ask that authority for an acknowledgement or receipt, and check that it records the date and time of submission along with a unique identification number (if applicable). NOTE: Make sure the application goes in within the prescribed period, if one applies.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.