Dr. Savitaben Ambedkar Inter Caste Marriage Assistance Scheme
The scheme has been implemented as part of social empowerment by addressing inequality through marriages between individuals from Scheduled Castes of Hinduism and those from castes other than Scheduled Castes of Hinduism...
The scale of assistance provided to the couple in the case of inter-caste marriage under the scheme is as follows:
An assistance of ā¹1,00,000/- is provided to the couple for domestic expenses, for purchasing household appliances.
An assistance of ā¹1,50,000/- is provided in the form of National Savings Certificates in the joint name of the married couple.
A total financial assistance of ā¹2,50,000/- will be provided to the couple under the scheme.
Eligibility (who can apply)
One person of the inter-caste marriage couple should be a native of Gujarat.
One person of the inter-caste marriage couple should belong to Scheduled Caste Category.
Such marriages have to be registered and applications for assistance under the scheme have to be made within two years of the marriage.
The parents of the inter-caste marriage couple should have been residing in the state of Gujarat for five years.
Any person other than a Scheduled Caste who is a migrant shall be required to furnish a certificate to the effect that he is not an untouchable in that Province or State and that he practices the Hindu religion.
If a widower or a widow who does not have children remarries, assistance will be available under this scheme.
There is no income limit.
How to Apply
**Online**
**Step 01:** The eligible applicant may visit the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: [https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/](https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/)
**Step 02:** On the home page, under the tab āCitizen Loginā, click on New User ā[Please Register Here](https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/Registration.aspx)ā.
**Step 03:** Enter your Full Name as per Aadhaar Card, Gender, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Card Number, Email ID, Caste etc., and then click on āRegisterā.
**Step 04:** After successful registration, the applicants can login through their User ID and Password.
**Step 05:** Now, click on āUser Profileā to update your profile.
**Step 06:** Fill in all the mandatory information and then click on āUpdateā.
**Step 07:** After updating the profile successfully, select the scheme appearing on the home page; an application form will open.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Dr. Savitaben Ambedkar Inter Caste Marriage Assistance Scheme / what is the eligibility?
1. One person of the inter-caste marriage couple should be a native of Gujarat.
1. One person of the inter-caste marriage couple should belong to Scheduled Caste Category.
1. Such marriages have to be registered and applications for assistance under the scheme have to be made within...
What are the benefits of Dr. Savitaben Ambedkar Inter Caste Marriage Assistance Scheme?
The scale of assistance provided to the couple in the case of inter-caste marriage under the scheme is as follows:
1. An assistance of ā¹1,00,000/- is provided to the couple for domestic expenses, for purchasing household appliances.
1. An assistance of ā¹1,50,000/- is provided in the...
How to apply online for Dr. Savitaben Ambedkar Inter Caste Marriage Assistance Scheme?
**Online**
**Step 01:** The eligible applicant may visit the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: [https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/](https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/)
**Step 02:** On the home page, under the tab āCitizen Loginā, click on New User ā[Please Register Here](https://esamajkalyan.guja...