About this social welfare scheme
The scheme "Incentive for the Devadasi Children’s Marriage to Schedule Tribe" by the Govt of Karnataka provides incentives for the marriage of Devadasi's ST children. Couples married on or after 01-04-2019 are given an incentive of Rs. 8 Lakh, i.e. Rs. 3 Lakh for groom and Rs. 5 Lakh for bride.
The scheme "Incentive for the Devadasi Children’s Marriage to Schedule Tribe" was launched by the Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka. The scheme provides financial support to ST couples from the Devadasi community to reduce casteism and promote social acceptance. Couples married on or after 01-04-2019 are provided an incentive of Rs. 8,00,000/-, i.e. Rs. 3,00,000/- for the groom and Rs. 5,00,000/- for the bride. The application should be submitted within 18 months of marriage. The scheme is open to ST residents of Karnataka who marry either a Hindu non-ST or a Hindu ST individual, with a combined annual income of less than Rs. 5,00,000/-.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Incentive For The Devadasi Children’s Marriage to Schedule Tribe (IFTDCMTST) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Tribal Welfare Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · Karnataka |
| Official portal | twd.karnataka.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Family income limit | Up to Rs. 5 lakh per year |
| Age | 18 to 80 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤Female / Male
- 🎂Age 18 to 80 years
- 🏷️ST
- 💰Income Rs. 5 lakh tak
- 💍Married
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
An incentive of Rs. 8,00,000/- is provided to the married couple, i.e. Rs. 5,00,000/- for the bride and Rs. 3,00,000/- for the groom.
Who qualifies
- The couple should be residents of Karnataka.
- The couple should belong to the Hindu religion.
- The total annual income of the couple should be less than Rs. 5,00,000/-.
- The application should be submitted within 18 months of the marriage.
- One spouse should belong to the Scheduled Tribe community and should be a resident of Karnataka.
- The marriage should have been between: (a) An ST individual and a non-ST individual; (b) Two ST individuals.
- The marriage should have taken place on or after 1st April 2019.
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Registration walkthrough
Online
Step 1: Visit the official website of the Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka.
Step 2: In the right pane, click "Incentives to Devedasi Childrens Marriage". You will be taken to the Department's dedicated page of that scheme.
Step 3: On the scheme's homepage, scroll down to the bottom and click on "Registration".
Step 4: In the online registration form, fill in all the mandatory fields of the form and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size.
Step 5: Carefully review all the information provided by you. After completing the form, click "Submit". You will receive a confirmation message via SMS from the Department, and an acknowledgement form will be generated.
Step 6: Print the acknowledgement form for future reference.
Post Application Processes
The Tribal Welfare Department will conduct a spot verification to verify the details provided by the couple and process the application further. After successful spot verification, the incentive will be credited to the couple’s joint account.
Frequently asked questions
What is the "Incentive for the Devadasi Children’s Marriage to Scheduled Tribe (ST)" scheme?
The scheme provides financial support to Scheduled Tribe (ST) individuals from the Devadasi community to help reduce casteism and promote social acceptance through marriage.
What is the financial assistance provided under the scheme?
Couples married on or after 01-04-2019 are eligible for Rs. 3.00 lakh for men and Rs. 5.00 lakh for women.
What is the income eligibility for the scheme?
The combined annual income of the couple must be less than Rs. 5.0 lakh to qualify for the scheme.
Can couples marry outside of Karnataka and apply for the scheme?
No, the couple must be residing in Karnataka to be eligible for this incentive.
When can the application be submitted?
The application must be submitted within 1.5 years (18 months) of the marriage date.
What is the minimum age for eligibility under the scheme?
There is no specific age mentioned in the eligibility criteria, but the couple must fulfill the other requirements, including marriage between a Hindu ST individual and either a Hindu non-ST or another Hindu ST individual.
Is there a deadline for marriage to qualify for the scheme?
Yes, the marriage must have taken place on or after 01-04-2019 to be eligible for the revised financial incentive.
Do both partners need to be from the Devadasi community?
No, only one partner (the ST individual) must belong to the Devadasi community. The other partner can be either a Hindu non-ST or a Hindu ST individual.
Is the financial assistance provided as a one-time payment?
Yes, the financial assistance is a one-time payment provided to the eligible couple after fulfilling the necessary criteria.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Scheme Details twd.karnataka.gov.in
- Scheme Registration twd.karnataka.gov.in
- User Manual swdservices.karnataka.gov.in (PDF)
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