Incentive given to Encourage Inter caste Marriages

What is Incentive given to Encourage Inter caste Marriages?

The "Incentive for Encouraging Inter-Caste Marriages" scheme is implemented by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra, and funded jointly by the State and Central Government (50:50). The scheme provides financial incentives to support inter-caste marriages.

Benefit

A financial assistance of ₹50,000/- issued as a joint draft in the names of both spouses.

Level

State — Maharashtra

Ministry / Dept.

Social Justice and Special Assistance Department

Benefit type

cash

Key eligibility

1. The bride as well as the bridegroom should be permanent residents of Maharashtra. 1. One spouse must belong to the Savarna, Hindu Lingayat, Jain, or Sikh community. 1. One spouse must belong to one of the following communities: Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Vimukta Jati (denoted tribe), Nomad

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Benefits

A financial assistance of ₹50,000/- issued as a joint draft in the names of both spouses.

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

   Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the concerned District Social Welfare Office (or the Social Welfare Office in Chembur if the applicant is in Mumbai City or Mumbai Suburbs) and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.

2. Step 2: Offline application — step 2

   Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

3. Step 3: Offline application — step 3

   Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the concerned authority.

4. Step 4: Offline application — step 4

   Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

5. Step 5: Offline application — step 5

   NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.