Karnataka SC Intra Caste Marriage Assistance Scheme

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

• Karnataka SC Intra Caste Marriage Assistance Scheme is the social welfare scheme of Government of Karnataka.
• The primary objective to launch SC Intra Caste Marriage Assistance Scheme to eliminate casteism from society.
• Commissionerate of Social Welfare of Karnataka Government is the implementing agency of this scheme.
• Under Karnataka SC Intra Caste Marriage Assistance Scheme, the government will provide financial assistance of Rs. 2,00,000/- for the Marriage of Intra Schedule Caste Couple of Karnataka.
• However, couples who received assistance under the simple marriage, are eligible for assistance of Rs 1.5 Lakh.
• Couples belonging to Schedule Caste Category but sharing different Sub Caste are only eligible to avail the benefit of financial assistance under SC Intra Caste Marriage Assistance Scheme.
• In contrast, Married Couples should belong to Schedule Caste Category but they should not share the same Sub Caste.
• There are some other marriage financial assistance schemes run by the state government for SC categories which are : -
  • SC Widow Re-Marriage Assistance Scheme.
  • Schedule Caste Marriage Assistance Scheme.
  • SC Inter Caste Couple Marriage Assistance Scheme.
• To receive the benefit of the scheme, the Annual Income of the Couples should not exceed Rs. 2,00,000/-.
• Applicants have to apply for financial assistance within 1 year of marriage.
• Applications received for financial assistance after 1 year will not be considered at any cost.
• Marriages held on or after 01-04-2018 are only eligible to get financial assistance under Karnataka SC Intra Caste Marriage Assistance Scheme.
• Marriage Certificate is required at the time of applying for Karnataka SC Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme.
• Eligible Beneficiaries can apply for financial assistance by filling an Online Application Form of Karnataka SC Intra Caste Marriage Assistance Scheme.

Scheme Benefits

• The following financial assistance will be provided to Intra Caste Couple of Schedule Caste Category under Karnataka SC Intra Caste Marriage Assistance Scheme : -
  • Financial Assistance of Rs. 2,00,000/-.
  • Couples availed benefit of simple marriage assistancee will receive assistance of Rs 1.50 Lakh.

Eligibility Requirements

• Bride and Groom should be Permanent Residents of Karnataka.
• Applicants Should belong to Schedule Caste Category but have different Sub Caste.
• The Annual Family Income should be below Rs. 2,00,000/-.
• Application should be submitted within 1 year of marriage.
• Marriage Should be held on or after 01-04-2018.

Required Documents

• Documents that are required at the time of applying for financial assistance under Karnataka Government's Schedule Caste Intra Caste Marriage Assistance Scheme are as follows : -
  • Domicile of Karnataka.
  • Aadhar Card of Bride and Groom.
  • Caste Certificate.
  • Bank Account Details.
  • Marriage Photograph.
  • Marriage Certificate.
  • Mobile Number.

Steps to Apply

• Eligible Married Couples belong to Schedule Caste Category but having different Sub Caste can apply for financial assistance under Karnataka SC Intra Caste Marriage Assistance Scheme by filling Online Application Form.
• Online Application Form of Karnataka SC Intra Caste Marriage Assistance Scheme is available on Social Welfare Department Website.
• Beneficiary has to Register by entering the Aadhaar Number of herself and the Aadhar Number of Spouse.
• After Registration fill the personal details, contact details and marriage details, bank account details of Bride and Bride Groom in the Application Form.
• Upload all the required documents in the portal.
• Preview the Application Form carefully and Click on the Submit Button.
• Take the print out of the Acknowledgement Receipt.
• Application Form and documents will be subject to scrutiny and verified by the District Social Welfare Officer.
• After verification, the financial assistance under Karnataka Intra Caste Marriage Assistance Scheme will be transferred in the joint bank account of the beneficiaries.

Relevant Links

• Karnataka SC Intra Caste Marriage Assistance Scheme Online Application Form.
• Karnataka SC Intra Caste Marriage Assistance Scheme Registration.
• Karnataka SC Intra Caste Marriage Assistance Scheme Application Status.
• Karnataka SC Intra Caste Marriage Assistance Scheme Acknowledgement Receipt Print.
• Department of Social Welfare, Karnataka Government.
• Karnataka SC Intra Caste Marriage Assistance Scheme Guidelines.

Contact Information

• Karnataka SC Intra Caste Marriage Assistance Scheme Helpline Number :- 09480843005.
• Karnataka SC Intra Caste Marriage Assistance Scheme Helpdesk Email :- helpswkar@gmail.com.
• Commissionerate of Social Welfare Department, Karnataka Government,
  5th Floor, MS Building,
  Dr. Ambedakar Veedhi,
  Bangalore, Karnataka - 560001