The “Incentive for Inter Caste Marriage Couple” scheme is an initiative launched by the Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka. This scheme is designed to promote social integration by providing financial incentives to couples where one spouse is from a Scheduled Tribe (ST) and the other is non-ST. The incentive is split between the bride and the groom, supporting the couple in their new journey.
Benefits
- Total Incentive:
A total incentive of ₹5,50,000/- is provided to the married couple.- Bride: Receives ₹3,00,000/-.
- Groom: Receives ₹2,50,000/-.
Eligibility Criteria
- Residency:
The couple must be residing in Karnataka. - Religion:
Both partners should belong to the Hindu religion. - Caste Requirements:
- One spouse must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community.
- The other (non-ST) spouse should belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
- Income:
The combined annual income of the couple should be less than ₹5,00,000/-. - Application Deadline:
The couple must apply within 18 months of their marriage. - Marriage Date:
The marriage should have taken place on or after 7th February 2019.
Application Process (Online)
- Visit the Official Website:
- Navigate to the official website of the Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka.
- Access Scheme Information:
- In the right pane, click “Incentives for Marriage” and select the “Incentives to Inter-Caste Marriage” scheme. You will be directed to the dedicated page for this scheme.
- Registration:
- Scroll down to the bottom of the scheme’s homepage and click on “Registration”.
- Complete the Online Form:
- Fill in all mandatory fields in the online registration form.
- Upload all required documents in the specified format and size.
- Submit and Acknowledge:
- Review the information carefully, then click “Submit”.
- A confirmation message will be sent via SMS, and an acknowledgement form will be generated.
- Print the acknowledgement form for future reference.
Post Application Process
- Spot Verification:
The Tribal Welfare Department will conduct a spot verification to confirm the details provided by the couple. - Incentive Disbursement:
After successful verification, the incentive will be credited directly to the couple’s joint bank account.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Bank Account Details
- Marriage Proof
- Marriage Photograph
- Income Certificate
- Caste Certificate
- Resident Proof
- Any other documents as required
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is the “Incentive for Inter Caste Marriage Couple” scheme?
It is a scheme offering financial incentives to couples where one partner is from a Scheduled Tribe (ST) and the other from Scheduled Caste (SC) to promote inter-caste marriages. -
Who is eligible for this scheme?
Eligible couples must be residing in Karnataka, belong to the Hindu religion, have a combined annual income below ₹5,00,000/-, and must apply within 18 months of marriage. The marriage must be on or after 7th February 2019, with one partner from the ST community and the other from the SC category. -
What is the financial assistance provided under the scheme?
The scheme offers a total incentive of ₹5,50,000/-, with ₹3,00,000 for the bride and ₹2,50,000 for the groom. -
What are the income requirements to qualify for the scheme?
The combined annual income of the couple must be less than ₹5,00,000/-. -
What is the deadline for applying for the incentive?
Applications must be submitted within 18 months of the marriage date. -
Can couples residing outside Karnataka apply for this scheme?
No, the scheme is only available for couples residing in Karnataka. -
Do both partners need to be from the Hindu religion?
Yes, both partners must be Hindus. -
Can a couple apply if the non-ST partner is from a religion other than Hindu?
No, the non-ST partner must be a Hindu and, in this scheme, specifically from the Scheduled Caste (SC) category. -
Does the partner from the ST community need to marry someone from the ST community?
No, the scheme is designed for inter-caste marriages where one partner is from the ST community and the other from the SC category. -
Is the scheme available to all Scheduled Tribe individuals?
The scheme is available only to those ST individuals who marry a partner from the Scheduled Caste community under the specified conditions.