About this social welfare scheme
The Social Welfare Department of the Government of Karnataka has launched the "Incentive for the Inter Caste Marriage Couple", which offers incentives to couples belonging to the SC community and Non-SC. The scheme aims to promote inter-caste marriages and provide financial assistance to the couples
The Karnataka Social Welfare Department offers an incentive to encourage inter-caste marriages, aiming to reduce caste-based discrimination and promote a more inclusive society. This scheme is targeted at Scheduled Caste (SC) individuals who marry outside their caste, particularly Hindu non-SC individuals.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Incentive for the Inter Caste Marriage Couple (IFTICMC) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Social Welfare Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · Karnataka |
| Official portal | swdservices.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 42 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤Female / Male
- 🎂Age 18 to 42 years
- 🏷️SC
- 💰Income Rs. 5 lakh tak
- 💍Never Married
- 🕌Minorities only
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Incentive Amount:
- Rs. 2,50,000/- for SC men marrying a woman from another caste.
- Rs. 3,00,000/- for SC women marrying a man from another caste.
Subsidy Disbursement: The incentive is provided in two installments.
- 50% in cash.
- 50% as a fixed deposit with a minimum term of 3 years.
Who qualifies
- The bride and groom should belong to the Hindu Category.
- The bride and groom should be residing in Karnataka.
- The marriage should be performed between Scheduled Caste and other communities.
- The income of the couple should not exceed Rs. 5,00,000/-.
- The age of the bride should be between 18 to 42 years at the time of marriage.
- The age of the groom should be between 21 to 45 years at the time of marriage.
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Registration walkthrough
Online
Step-01: First go to the official website and click " Incentives to Marriages".
Step-02: Select "Incentives to Inter-caste Marriages" and Click "Register"
Step-03: Using your "Aadhaar Card Number" Register with us providing all required Information.
Step-04: Upload all the relevant documents.
Step-05: After Registration, an SMS will be sent to the couple and they can print the acknowledgment form as proof of application.
Step-06: Social Welfare will do spot verification to verify the details provided by the couple and process the application further.
Step-07: After successful spot verification by the department, the incentive will be credited to the joint account of the couple.
Frequently asked questions
What is the incentive amount for SC men marrying outside their caste?
The incentive is Rs. 2,50,000/- for Schedule Caste men.
How much incentive do SC women receive when marrying outside their caste?
Schedule Caste women receive an incentive of Rs. 3,00,000/-.
How is the incentive amount distributed?
The incentive is provided 50% in cash and 50% as a fixed deposit.
Who is eligible for this scheme?
Schedule Caste individuals marrying Hindu non-SC individuals in Karnataka.
What is the age eligibility for women under this scheme?
Women must be between 18 and 42 years old.
What is the age eligibility for men under this scheme?
Men must be between 21 and 45 years old.
Can the couple be from any religion to avail this scheme?
No, the non-SC partner must be Hindu.
Does the marriage need to have occurred after a specific date to be eligible?
Yes, the marriage must have occurred on or after April 1, 2018.
What is the residency requirement for this scheme?
The SC partner must be a resident of Karnataka.
What happens after the application is submitted?
The department will verify the details and disburse the incentive upon successful verification.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines yuvakanaja.karnataka.gov.in
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