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Incentive for the Inter Caste Marriage Couple

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 SC community and Non-SC. The scheme aims to promote inter-caste marriages and provide financial assistance to the couples

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Karnataka

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

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 3 years.

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.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What is the incentive amount for SC men marrying outside their caste?

The incentive is [?]2,50,000/- for Schedule Caste men.

How much incentive do SC women receive when marrying outside their caste?

Schedule Caste women receive an incentive of [?]3,00,000/-.

How is the incentive amount distributed?

The incentive is provided 50% in cash and 50% as a fixed deposit.

Who is eligible for this scheme?

Schedule Caste individuals marrying Hindu non-SC individuals in Karnataka.

What is the age eligibility for women under this scheme?

Women must be between 18 and 42 years old.

What is the age eligibility for men under this scheme?

Men must be between 21 and 45 years old.

Can the couple be from any religion to avail this scheme?

No, the non-SC partner must be Hindu.

Does the marriage need to have occurred after a specific date to be eligible?

Yes, the marriage must have occurred on or after April 1, 2018.

What is the residency requirement for this scheme?

The SC partner must be a resident of Karnataka.

What happens after the application is submitted?

The department will verify the details and disburse the incentive upon successful verification.