Incentive for Inter-Caste Marriage Scheme
"Incentive For Inter Caste Marriage" aims to promote inter-caste marriages between SC and non-SC communities to combat casteism. The scheme provides a financial incentive of ₹50,000/- to eligible couples, with either spouse being a permanent resident of NCT of Delhi.
About the Incentive for Inter-Caste Marriage Scheme Scheme
The scheme "Incentive for Inter Caste Marriage" by the Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minorities, Government of NCT of Delhi, aims to promote marriages between non-SCs and SCs as an effective instrument to combat casteism. Under the scheme, an incentive of ₹50,000/- is provided to couples where one spouse belongs to the SC community and the other to a non-SC community. The scheme mandates marriage registration and requires applicants to apply within two years of marriage. The Secretary (DSCST) is the competent authority to authorize the concerned DC to disburse the incentive.
Benefits
Financial Incentive: One-time payment of ₹50,000/- per eligible couple.
Mode of Disbursement: Through the concerned Deputy Commissioner (DC) as authorized by the Secretary (DSCST).
Conditions for Disbursement: The couple should provide proof of living together at the time of disbursement of benefits.
Eligibility Criteria
- The couple should have married legally.
- The couple should have had their marriage registered at the Office of the Registrar, Marriages.
- The marriage should have been between a Scheduled Caste (SC) and a Non-SC spouse.
- At least one of the spouses should be a permanent resident of NCT of Delhi.
- If the non-SC spouse belongs to another state, their parents must have resided in NCT of Delhi for at least five years.
- The non-SC spouse should provide proof that their caste is not listed under untouchability in their home state and that they follow the Hindu religion.
- After marriage, the couple should be residing in the NCT of Delhi.
- The couple should provide proof of living together at the time of fund disbursement.
_*A widow of up to 35 years of age with no children can avail of the incentive upon inter-caste remarriage._
How to Apply for Incentive for Inter-Caste Marriage Scheme
Application mode: Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Office of the Area SDM, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the authorised staff.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Get attested the the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents by the Gazetted Officer to the Area SDM.
Step 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the authorised staff.
Step 5: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the staff to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date of submission.
_* The application must be submitted within two years of the marriage._
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Incentive for Inter-Caste Marriage Scheme scheme?
The scheme "Incentive for Inter Caste Marriage" by the Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minorities, Government of NCT of Delhi, aims to promote marriages between non-SCs and SCs as an effective instrument to combat casteism. Under the scheme, an incentive of ₹50…
Who is eligible for Incentive for Inter-Caste Marriage Scheme?
The couple should have married legally. The couple should have had their marriage registered at the Office of the Registrar, Marriages. The marriage should have been between a Scheduled Caste (SC) and a Non-SC spouse. At least one of the spouses should be a permanent resident of NCT of Delhi. If th…
What benefits does Incentive for Inter-Caste Marriage Scheme provide?
Financial Incentive: One-time payment of ₹50,000/- per eligible couple. Mode of Disbursement: Through the concerned Deputy Commissioner (DC) as authorized by the Secretary (DSCST). Conditions for Disbursement: The couple should provide proof of living together at the time of disbursement of benefit…
How can I apply for Incentive for Inter-Caste Marriage Scheme?
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Office of the Area SDM, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the authorised staff. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if r…
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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