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Incentive For The Devadasi Children’s Marriage to Schedule Tribe

The scheme "Incentive for the Devadasi Children’s Marriage to Schedule Tribe" by the Govt of Karnataka provides incentives for the marriage of Devadasi's ST children. Couples married on or after 01-04-2019 are given an incentive of ₹8 Lakh, i.e. ₹3 Lakh for groom and ₹5 Lakh for bride.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Karnataka

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

An incentive of ₹8,00,000/- is provided to the married couple, i.e. ₹5,00,000/- for the bride and ₹3,00,000/- for the groom.

Who can apply

The couple should be residents of Karnataka.; The couple should belong to the Hindu religion.; The total annual income of the couple should be less than ₹5,00,000/-.; The application should be submitted within 18 months of the marriage.; One spouse should belong to the Scheduled Tribe community and should be a resident of Karnataka.; The marriage should have been between: (a) An ST individual and a non-ST individual; (b) Two ST individuals.; The marriage should have taken place on or after 1st April 2019.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Can couples marry outside of Karnataka and apply for the scheme?

No, the couple must be residing in Karnataka to be eligible for this incentive.

When can the application be submitted?

The application must be submitted within 1.5 years (18 months) of the marriage date.

What is the "Incentive for the Devadasi Children’s Marriage to Scheduled Tribe (ST)" scheme?

The scheme provides financial support to Scheduled Tribe (ST) individuals from the Devadasi community to help reduce casteism and promote social acceptance through marriage.

What is the financial assistance provided under the scheme?

Couples married on or after 01-04-2019 are eligible for [?]3.00 lakh for men and [?]5.00 lakh for women.

What is the income eligibility for the scheme?

The combined annual income of the couple must be less than [?]5.0 lakh to qualify for the scheme.

What is the minimum age for eligibility under the scheme?

There is no specific age mentioned in the eligibility criteria, but the couple must fulfill the other requirements, including marriage between a Hindu ST individual and either a Hindu non-ST or another Hindu ST individual.

Is there a deadline for marriage to qualify for the scheme?

Yes, the marriage must have taken place on or after 01-04-2019 to be eligible for the revised financial incentive.

Do both partners need to be from the Devadasi community?

No, only one partner (the ST individual) must belong to the Devadasi community. The other partner can be either a Hindu non-ST or a Hindu ST individual.

Is the financial assistance provided as a one-time payment?

Yes, the financial assistance is a one-time payment provided to the eligible couple after fulfilling the necessary criteria.