About this social welfare scheme
The scheme is implemented by Welfare of Scheduled Castes & Backward Classes Dept., Govt. of Haryana to promote communal harmony by encouraging inter-caste marriages. The scheme provides financial assistance of Rs. 2.5 lakhs to couple when a Non-Scheduled Caste boy or girl marries with a SC girl/boy.
The scheme “Mukhyamantri Samajik Samrasta Antarjatiya Vivah Shagun Yojana” is implemented by the Welfare of Scheduled Castes & Backward Classes Department, Government of Haryana to promote communal harmony by encouraging inter-caste marriages. The objective of the scheme is in diminishing caste consciousness among the people and to encourage inter-caste marriages. This scheme is effective from 01.04.1983.
Under the scheme, financial assistance of Rs. 2,50,000/- is given to the couple when a Non-Scheduled Caste boy or girl marries a Scheduled Caste girl/boy. The amount is provided as an incentive to the married couple and deposited in the joint account of the couple for 3 years lock-in period. This is a 50:50 sharing basis scheme of the Government of India/State Government.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Mukhyamantri Samajik Samrasta Antarjatiya Vivah Shagun Yojana (MSSAVSY-HARYANA) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Welfare of Scheduled Caste & Backward Classes Department |
| Launch year | 1983 |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · Haryana |
| Official portal | saralharyana.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Directorate Of Welfare Of Scheduled Caste & Backward Classes, Government Of Haryana |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤Female / Male
- 🎂Age 0 to 3 years
- 💍Married
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Under this scheme, financial assistance of Rs. 2,50,000/- is given to the couple when a Non-Scheduled Caste boy or girl marries a Scheduled Caste girl/boy.
Note: Out of the total Rs. 2,50,000/-, Rs. 1,25,000/- will be directly transferred to the joint account of the couple immediately after the marriage. The remaining Rs. 1,25,000/- will be deposited in the couple's joint fixed deposit account for a lock-in period of 3 years, without the facility for its pre-mature encashment.
Who qualifies
- Both spouses should be citizens of India, and one spouse must belong to the Scheduled Caste community i.e. a Non-Scheduled Caste boy or girl marries with a Scheduled Caste girl/boy.
- The beneficiary (he or she) should be a permanent resident of Haryana State.
- The beneficiary (he or she) should not have received benefits under a similar scheme.
- The beneficiary can apply for the incentive within 3 years from the date of marriage.
- The bride should be at least 18 years old.
- The groom should be at least 21 years old.
- The benefit of the scheme is only applicable for the first marriage.
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Registration walkthrough
Online
Registration Process on Antyodaya-SARAL Portal:
Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit the Official Portal -Antyodaya-SARAL Portal: https://saralharyana.gov.in/
Step 02: If the applicant is not registered on the portal, he/she gets registered there.
Step 03: For registration, click “New User” under ‘Sign In Here’ and fill in all the mandatory details i.e. Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password & State. Click on ‘Submit’.
Step 04: Verify your mobile number and email ID through the received OTP and complete the registration process.
Login to apply for the scheme:
Step 01: To avail the benefits of the scheme, visit the Official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal and log in through the email ID used while registering.
Step 02: Enter Password & Captcha and click on ‘Login’.
Step 03: After successful login, click on ‘Apply for Services’ and then ‘View all Available Services’
Step 04: Now, you can search for the scheme and click on the scheme to go ahead and fill out the application form.
Step 05: Enter your Parivar Pehchan Patra number- Family ID and click on “Click here to Fetch Family Data” which displays the family members registered under the given Family ID.
Step 06: Select the beneficiary/applicant name and enter the OTP that is being sent to the selected family member for verification. Click on “Click to Verify”
Step 07: Fill in all the mandatory details and upload all the mandatory documents.
Step 08: Preview the application form and click on ‘Submit’.
Tracking of Application:
Applicants can track his/her application through the Official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal by entering their Department Name, Scheme Name, and Application Reference ID.https://status.saralharyana.nic.in/
Important dates
| Launch / start | 01 Apr 1983 |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
What is the main objective of this scheme?
The objective is to diminish caste consciousness among people and encourage inter-caste marriages.
Since when has this scheme been effective?
The scheme has been effective since 1st April, 1983.
What financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
A financial assistance of Rs. 2,50,000/- is provided to the couple.
How is the financial assistance distributed?
Rs. 1,25,000/- is transferred to the couple’s joint account immediately after marriage, and the remaining Rs. 1,25,000/- is deposited in their joint fixed deposit account with a 3-year lock-in period.
Who is eligible for this scheme?
Couples where one spouse is from a Scheduled Caste and the other is from a Non-Scheduled Caste, both spouses should be Indian citizens and permanent residents of Haryana.
Can beneficiaries from other states apply?
No, only permanent residents of Haryana are eligible.
What are the age requirements for the bride and groom?
The bride must be at least 18 years old, and the groom must be at least 21 years old.
Is this scheme applicable for second marriages?
No, the benefit is only applicable for the first marriage.
Is there a deadline to apply for the incentive after marriage?
Yes, the application must be made within 3 years from the date of marriage.
What is the lock-in period for the fixed deposit amount?
The lock-in period is 3 years, and it cannot be encashed prematurely.
Where can one apply for this scheme?
Applications can be made through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal: https://saralharyana.gov.in/
Can the beneficiaries apply for similar schemes from other states?
No, beneficiaries who have received benefits under similar schemes cannot apply.
Is the scheme funded by both the State and Central Government?
Yes, it is a 50:50 sharing basis scheme of the Government of India and the State Government.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Notification www.haryanascbc.gov.in (PDF)
- Scheme Details kms.saralharyana.nic.in
- Official Website haryanascbc.gov.in
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