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Incentive For The Devadasi Children’s Marriage

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2026 ✓🤝 Social welfareLaunched: 1989🌺 Karnataka

Published: Oct 2026

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Reviewed by Navin, Editor · First published: 15 Oct 2026

Incentive For The Devadasi Children’s Marriage
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Written by Navin · Editor, tsmpb.inUpdated: 17 Oct 2026 · How we verify scheme facts

About this social welfare scheme

Under this scheme, the Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka will give incentives of Rs. 3.00 lakh for men,Rs. 5.00 lakh for women to the Devadasi's Children who are Married Couples.

Under this scheme, the Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka will give incentives to the Devadasi's Children's Married Couple.

To avail this scheme, both bride and groom should belong to SC Community.

The incentive will be provided only to those who have submitted applications within 1.5 years (18 months) of marriage.

The couple who are married on or after 01-04-2018 are eligible for a revised rate of incentive (i.e. 3.00 lakh for men, 5.00 lakh for women)

The annual family income of the applicant should be below Rs.5,00,000/-

The following are the eligibility criteria for this scheme

  • Applicant should be a resident of Karnataka state.
  • Applicant should belong to the SC community.
  • Family income from all sources should be within Rs. 5 lakhs per annum.
  • The scheme is applicable within 18 months of marriage.

The following documents are required while applying for this scheme

  • Aadhaar
  • RD Number of Caste Certificate
  • RD Number of Income Certificate
  • Copy of the Bank Passbook
  • Marriage Registration Certificate
  • Marriage Photo
  • Mobile Number
  • Devadasi Registration Certificate

Benefits at a glance

Scheme nameIncentive For The Devadasi Children’s Marriage (Idcm)
Launched bySocial Welfare Department
Launch year1989
Benefit typeCash (money paid to your bank account)
CategorySocial welfare
Level / StateState · Karnataka
Official portalsw.kar.nic.in (link at the end of this page)

Key facts

Scheme forFamily
Application modeOnline
Last dateOngoing (no last date notified)
DBT (direct bank transfer)Yes
Family income limitUp to Rs. 5 lakh per year
AgeNo lower limit to 80 years

Who can apply (quick check)

  • 👤All genders
  • 🎂Age 0 to 80 years
  • 🏷️SC
  • 💰Income Rs. 5 lakh tak
  • 💍Married
  • 🆘Economic distress
  • 📝Online

Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.

What you receive

  • Under this scheme, the Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka will give incentive to the Devadasi's Children's Married Couple.
  • The incentive will be provided only to those who have submitted applications within 1.5 years (18 months) of marriage.
  • The couple who are married on or after 01-04-2018 are eligible for a revised rate of incentive (i.e. 3.00 lakh for men, 5.00 lakh for women)

Who qualifies

  • Applicant should be a resident of Karnataka state.
  • Applicant should belong to the SC community.
  • Family income from all sources should be within Rs. 5 lakh per annum.
  • The scheme is applicable within 18 months of marriage.

Papers to keep ready

Aadhaar

RD Number of Caste Certificate

RD Number of Income Certificate

Copy of the Bank Passbook

Marriage Registration Certificate

Marriage Photo

Mobile Number

Devadasi Registration Certificate

Registration walkthrough

Online

Step 01: First go to the official website.

Step 02: Using your Aadhaar Card, do the registration and provide all the required information.

Step 03: Upload all the relevant documents.

Step 04: After Registration, an SMS will be sent to the couple and they can print the acknowledgement form as proof of application.

Step 05: Social Welfare will do spot verification to verify the details provided by the couple and process the application further.

Step 06: After successful spot verification by the department, the incentive will be credited to the joint account of the couple.

Important dates

Launch / start01 Jan 1989

Terms used in this scheme

Devadasi

The practice of dedicating women to deities, idols, objects of worship, temples, and other religious institutions or places of worship.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible to get the benefits under this scheme?

People belonging to the SC community of Karnataka State, who have married Devadasi child are eligible for this scheme.

What are the benefits?

Under this scheme, the Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka will give incentive to the Devadasi's Children's Married Couple.

What is the current incentive amount under this scheme and who can avail it?

The couple who are married on or after 01-04-2018 are eligible for a revised rate of incentive (i.e. 3.00 lakh for men, 5.00 lakh for women)

Is the benefit limited to only Devadasi belonging to SC Community?

Yes, the Benefit is Limited To Only Devadasi Belonging To SC Community

Is this scheme only for the followers of Hindu Religion?

Yes, This Scheme is Only For The Followers Of Hindu Religion.

Is there a limit on the annual family income of the applicant?

Yes, the Annual Family Income Of The Applicant should be below Rs. 5,00,000/-

How to for this scheme?

The application of this scheme can be done only online, the link is- https://sw.kar.nic.in/swincentive/dvds/DVDSRegistrationForm.aspx

Which documents are required for this scheme?

Aadhaar, RD Number of Caste Certificate, RD Number of Income Certificate, Copy of the Bank Passbook, Marriage Registration Certificate, Marriage Photo, and Devadasi Registration Certificate are required for availing benefits under this scheme.

Which document can be used for Permanent Residence Proof?

Aadhaar can be used as an address proof for availing benefits under this scheme.

How to obtain Caste and Income Certificates?

These certificates can be availed online.
The link to get a Caste Certificate is – https://sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in/Category/Caste%20Certificate.html
The link to get an Income Certificate is – https://sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in/Category/Income%20Certificate.html

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