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DSAICMAS

Dr. Savitaben Ambedkar Inter Caste Marriage Assistance Scheme
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What this is

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.

In detail

The scheme “Dr. Savitaben Ambedkar Inter Caste Marriage Assistance Scheme” is implemented by the Director Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. 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. Under the scheme, the couple is to be provided financial assistance of ₹2,50,000/- to encourage inter-caste marriages between Scheduled Castes and other Hindus. This scheme is a centrally sponsored initiative with a 50% contribution from both the state and central governments.

Who qualifies

  • 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.

What you get

The scale of assistance provided to the couple in the case of inter-caste marriage under the scheme is as follows:

  • An assistance of ₹1,00,000/- is provided to the couple for domestic expenses, for purchasing household appliances.
  • An assistance of ₹1,50,000/- is provided in the form of National Savings Certificates in the joint name of the married couple.
  • A total financial assistance of ₹2,50,000/- will be provided to the couple under the scheme.
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schemeNameDr. Savitaben Ambedkar Inter Caste Marriage Assistance SchememyScheme · 2026-09-02
schemeOpenDate...not published at source
schemeCloseDate...not published at source
nodalMinistryName...myScheme · 2026-09-02
dbtSchemeFalsemyScheme · 2026-09-02
achievement data...no source publishes this for any central scheme