Launched by the Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka, this scheme provides a financial incentive to couples who marry within the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community but belong to different sub-castes. The initiative aims to promote intra-community marriages, improve the overall socio-economic conditions of the ST population, and encourage eligible couples to formalize their union.
Objectives
- Promote Girl Child and Marriage Registration:
Encourage the registration of marriages among ST couples. - Economic Empowerment:
Reduce the financial burden associated with marriage, enabling couples to begin their new life with better economic support. - Social Inclusion:
Strengthen the socio-cultural fabric by promoting marriages between different sub-castes within the ST community.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance:
An incentive of ₹2,00,000 is provided to the married couple.
Eligibility
- Residency:
Both partners must reside in Karnataka. - Community Requirement:
Both partners should belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community, but they must be from different sub-castes. - Income Criterion:
The combined annual income of the couple must be less than ₹2,00,000. - Marriage Date:
The marriage should have taken place on or after 1st April 2018. - Application Deadline:
The couple must apply within one year of their marriage. - Exclusivity:
Only couples meeting all these criteria are eligible; couples from other communities are not eligible.
Application Process
Online
- Visit the Official Website:
Navigate to the Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka website. - Access the Scheme:
In the right pane, click on “Incentives for Marriage” and select the “Incentives to Intra-Caste Marriage” scheme. - Registration:
Click “Registration” and fill in the online registration form with all mandatory details, including uploading the required documents. - Submission:
Once all details are reviewed, click “Submit.” A confirmation message will be sent via SMS and an acknowledgement form will be generated. Print the acknowledgement for future reference. - Verification and Disbursement:
The Tribal Welfare Department conducts a spot verification of the submitted details. After successful verification, the incentive is credited to the couple’s joint bank account.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card of both partners.
- Bank Account Details.
- Marriage Proof (Marriage Registration Certificate).
- Marriage Photograph.
- Caste Certificate.
- Income Certificate.
- Residence Proof.
- Any other documents as required.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the scheme?
It is an incentive scheme offering ₹2,00,000 to couples from the Scheduled Tribe community (belonging to different sub-castes) who marry after 1st April 2018. - Who is eligible?
Couples residing in Karnataka, both belonging to the ST community but from different sub-castes, with a combined annual income of less than ₹2,00,000, and who married on or after 1st April 2018. - What is the financial assistance provided?
The scheme provides a one-time financial incentive of ₹2,00,000. - Is there an income limit?
Yes, the combined annual income of the couple should be less than ₹2,00,000. - What is the deadline for application?
The application must be submitted within one year of the marriage. - Can couples from other communities apply?
No, the scheme is exclusively for couples from the Scheduled Tribe community meeting the specified criteria. - How are the funds disbursed?
The incentive is credited to the couple’s joint bank account after spot verification. - Where can I obtain more information or assistance?
Visit the official website of the Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka or refer to the scheme’s user manual and guidelines.