The Social Welfare Department of the Government of Karnataka has launched the "Incentive for the Inter Caste Marriage Couple", which offers incentives to couples belonging to the S...
₹2,50,000/- for SC men marrying a woman from another caste.
₹3,00,000/- for SC women marrying a man from another caste.
**Subsidy Disbursement:****** The incentive is provided in two installments.
50% in cash.
50% as a fixed deposit with a minimum term of 3 years.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The bride and groom should belong to the Hindu Category.
The bride and groom should be residing in Karnataka.
The marriage should be performed between Scheduled Caste and other communities.
The income of the couple should not exceed ₹5,00,000/-.
The age of the bride should be between 18 to 42 years at the time of marriage.
The age of the groom should be between 21 to 45 years at the time of marriage.
How to Apply
**Online**
**Step-01:** First go to the [official website](https://swdservices.karnataka.gov.in/index.aspx) and click " Incentives to Marriages".
**Step-02:** Select "Incentives to Inter-caste Marriages" and Click "Register"
**Step-03:** Using your "Aadhaar Card Number" Register with us providing all required Information.
**Step-04:** Upload all the relevant documents.
**Step-05:** After Registration, an SMS will be sent to the couple and they can print the acknowledgment form as proof of application.
**Step-06:** Social Welfare will do spot verification to verify the details provided by the couple and process the application further.
**Step-07:** After successful spot verification by the department, the incentive will be credited to the joint account of the couple.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Incentive for the Inter Caste Marriage Couple / what is the eligibility?
1. The bride and groom should belong to the Hindu Category.
1. The bride and groom should be residing in Karnataka.
1. The marriage should be performed between Scheduled Caste and other communities.
1. The income of the couple should not exceed ₹5,00,000/-.
1. The age of the...
What are the benefits of Incentive for the Inter Caste Marriage Couple?
**Incentive Amount:**
- ₹2,50,000/- for SC men marrying a woman from another caste.
- ₹3,00,000/- for SC women marrying a man from another caste.
**Subsidy Disbursement:****** The incentive is provided in two installments.
- 50% in cash.
- 50% as a fixed deposit with a minimum term of...
How to apply online for Incentive for the Inter Caste Marriage Couple?
**Online**
**Step-01:** First go to the [official website](https://swdservices.karnataka.gov.in/index.aspx) and click " Incentives to Marriages".
**Step-02:** Select "Incentives to Inter-caste Marriages" and Click "Register"
**Step-03:** Using your "Aadha...