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Incentive for Inter-Caste Marriage Scheme
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What this is

"Incentive For Inter Caste Marriage" aims to promote inter-caste marriages between SC and non-SC communities to combat casteism. The scheme provides a financial incentive of ₹50,000/- to eligible couples, with either spouse being a permanent resident of NCT of Delhi.

In detail

The scheme "Incentive for Inter Caste Marriage" by the Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minorities, Government of NCT of Delhi, aims to promote marriages between non-SCs and SCs as an effective instrument to combat casteism. Under the scheme, an incentive of ₹50,000/- is provided to couples where one spouse belongs to the SC community and the other to a non-SC community. The scheme mandates marriage registration and requires applicants to apply within two years of marriage. The Secretary (DSCST) is the competent authority to authorize the concerned DC to disburse the incentive.

Who qualifies

  • The couple should have married legally.
  • The couple should have had their marriage registered at the Office of the Registrar, Marriages.
  • The marriage should have been between a Scheduled Caste (SC) and a Non-SC spouse.
  • At least one of the spouses should be a permanent resident of NCT of Delhi.
  • If the non-SC spouse belongs to another state, their parents must have resided in NCT of Delhi for at least five years.
  • The non-SC spouse should provide proof that their caste is not listed under untouchability in their home state and that they follow the Hindu religion.
  • After marriage, the couple should be residing in the NCT of Delhi.
  • The couple should provide proof of living together at the time of fund disbursement.

_*A widow of up to 35 years of age with no children can avail of the incentive upon inter-caste remarriage._

What you get

Financial Incentive: One-time payment of ₹50,000/- per eligible couple.

Mode of Disbursement: Through the concerned Deputy Commissioner (DC) as authorized by the Secretary (DSCST).

Conditions for Disbursement: The couple should provide proof of living together at the time of disbursement of benefits.

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Eligibility published here845 characters
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Benefit amount published hereamount or quantity stated
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Description more than a name267 characters
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schemeNameIncentive for Inter-Caste Marriage 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