About this social welfare scheme
The "Incentive for Inter Caste Marriage Couple" scheme was launched by the Tribal Welfare Department, Karnataka. The scheme provides incentives to the couple in which one spouse is from a Scheduled Tribe (ST) and the other spouse is non-ST. An incentive of Rs. 5,50,000/- is provided to the couple.
The "Incentive for Inter Caste Marriage Couple" scheme was launched by the Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka. The scheme provides incentives to the couple in which one spouse is from a Scheduled Tribe (ST) and the other spouse is non-ST. An incentive of Rs. 5,50,000/- is provided to the married couple, i.e. Rs. 3,00,000/- for the bride and Rs. 2,50,000/- for the groom. Only couples with a combined annual income under Rs. 5,00,000/- and who apply within 18 months of their marriage are eligible.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Incentive For The Inter Caste Marriage Couple (Scheduled Tribe) (IFTICMCST) |
|---|---|
| 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. 5,50,000/- is provided to the married couple, i.e. Rs. 3,00,000/- for the bride and Rs. 2,50,000/- for the groom.
Who qualifies
- The couple should be residing in Karnataka.
- The couple should belong to the Hindu religion.
- One spouse should belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community. Other spouse should belong to a community other than Scheduled Tribe (ST).
- The combined annual income of the couple should be less than Rs. 5,00,000/-.
- The couple should apply to the scheme within 18 months of marriage.
- The non-ST partner should be a Hindu.
- The non-ST partner should belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
- The marriage should have taken place on or after 7th February 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 for Marriage" and select the "Incentives to Inter-Caste Marriage" scheme. You will be directed to the department's dedicated page for 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 Inter-Caste Marriage Couple" scheme?
The scheme provides financial incentives to Scheduled Tribe (ST) individuals who marry Hindu non-ST or SC individuals. It aims to promote social integration and reduce caste-based discrimination.
Who is eligible for this scheme?
Couples where one partner belongs to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community and the other partner belongs to either the Hindu non-ST or SC category are eligible, provided they meet other criteria.
What is the financial assistance provided under the scheme?
The revised incentive is Rs. 2.50 lakhs for men and Rs. 3.00 lakhs for women.
What are the income requirements to qualify for the scheme?
The total combined annual income of the couple must be less than Rs. 5.0 lakhs to be eligible for the incentive.
What is the deadline for applying for the incentive?
The application must be submitted within 1.5 years (18 months) of the marriage.
Can couples residing outside Karnataka apply for this scheme?
No, the couple must be residing in Karnataka to be eligible for the scheme.
Do both partners need to be from the Hindu religion?
Yes, both partners must belong to the Hindu religion to qualify for the scheme.
Can a couple apply if the non-ST partner is from a religion other than Hindu?
No, only couples where both partners are Hindu are eligible for the incentive.
Does the partner from the ST community need to marry someone from the ST community?
No, the ST individual must marry a Hindu non-ST or SC individual, not another ST person.
Is the scheme available to all Scheduled Tribe individuals?
Yes, the scheme is available to any Scheduled Tribe individual who marries a Hindu non-ST or SC person, provided they meet the income and other 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
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