Launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, the Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Ninaivu Inter-caste Marriage Assistance Scheme aims to abolish caste and community discrimination. The scheme encourages inter-caste marriages by offering financial assistance to newly married couples where one spouse belongs to a Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe and the other to a different community.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance: ₹25,000/-
- Additional Benefit: 1 Sovereign (8 gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam.
- Mode of Disbursal:
- ₹15,000 is credited through Electronic Clearing Service (ECS).
- ₹10,000 is provided in the form of a National Savings Certificate.
Eligibility
- Educational Qualification for Bride:
- The bride must have passed the 10th standard (or 5th standard if she belongs to a Scheduled Tribe).
- Age Requirement:
- The bride should be above 18 years at the time of marriage.
- Community Criteria:
- One spouse must be from a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe, while the other must belong to a different community.
Application Process
Online Application via Common Service Centers (CSCs)
- Document Preparation:
Gather copies of all necessary documents required to apply. - Biometric Verification:
Visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the biometric verification process. - Form Submission:
Fill in all mandatory fields in the application form and upload the required documents. - Receipt:
Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement from the CSC. Ensure the receipt includes essential details such as the date and time of submission, along with a unique identification number if applicable. - Application Deadline:
The application must be submitted within two years from the date of marriage.
Documents Required
- Marriage Invitation or Marriage Registration Certificate.
- Community Certificate of the bride.
- Community Certificate of the bridegroom.
- Age Certificate of the bride.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can you explain the process of disbursal of financial assistance in detail?
Financial assistance is disbursed in two parts: ₹15,000 through Electronic Clearing Service and ₹10,000 as a National Savings Certificate. -
What is the deadline for submitting the application under the scheme?
Applications must be submitted within two years from the date of marriage. -
What documents are required for the application process under this scheme?
Required documents include the Marriage Invitation/Marriage Registration Certificate, Community Certificates for both bride and bridegroom, and an Age Certificate for the bride. -
What is the mode of application for the scheme, and where can applicants apply online?
The application is processed online via Common Service Centers (CSCs), where biometric verification is also conducted. -
What are the eligibility criteria for brides participating in the scheme?
The bride must have passed the 10th standard (or 5th standard for Scheduled Tribe applicants) and be above 18 years of age at the time of marriage. -
How is the financial assistance disbursed under the scheme?
Assistance is disbursed partly through Electronic Clearing Service (₹15,000) and partly in the form of a National Savings Certificate (₹10,000). -
What financial assistance is provided to newly married couples under this scheme?
A total financial assistance of ₹25,000/-, along with an 8 gm 22-carat gold coin for Thirumangalyam, is provided. -
Which department of the government launched this scheme, and in which state is it implemented?
The scheme is launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department in Tamil Nadu. -
What is the objective of the ‘Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Ninaivu Inter-caste Marriage Assistance Scheme’?
The objective is to abolish caste and community discrimination by encouraging inter-caste marriages through financial assistance. -
Can applicants submit physical copies of documents, or is the application process entirely online?
The application process is conducted online via CSCs; however, documents must be submitted in digital format after scanning. -
What role does the Common Service Center (CSC) play in the application process, and why is biometric verification necessary?
CSCs facilitate the online application process and biometric verification ensures the authenticity of the applicant’s identity. -
Are there any educational qualifications required for the bride to be eligible for the scheme, and how are these qualifications specified?
Yes, the bride must have passed the 10th standard; if from a Scheduled Tribe, a minimum qualification of passing the 5th standard is required.