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Gujarat
Dr. Savitaben Ambedkar Inter Caste Marriage Assistance Scheme
Financial Assistance
Hindu
Inter Caste
Marriage
Scheduled Caste
Details
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.
Benefits
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.
Eligibility
- 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.
Application Process
Online
Step 01: The eligible applicant may visit the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 03: Enter your Full Name as per Aadhaar Card, Gender, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Card Number, Email ID, Caste etc., and then click on ‘Register’.
Step 04: After successful registration, the applicants can login through their User ID and Password.
Step 05: Now, click on ‘User Profile’ to update your profile.
Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory information and then click on ‘Update’.
Step 07: After updating the profile successfully, select the scheme appearing on the home page; an application form will open.
Step 08: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and upload all the relevant documents.
Step 09: Now agree with the terms & conditions and click on ‘Save Application’.
Step 10: Submit the application form and take out the print of the application for future reference. The applicant can note down the application number to track the application status by logging into the portal using their User ID and Password.
Documents Required
- Passport-size Photograph
- Aadhaar Card of the applicant
- Caste Certificate
- Documents regarding when the applicant got divorced (if the applicant was married at the time of marriage)
- Proof of death (if the applicant was a widower/widow at the time of marriage)
- Proof of divorce (if the man/woman was married at the time of marriage)
- Proof of death (if the young / woman was a widower/widow at the time of marriage)
- School Leaving Certificate of the applicant
- Proof of Residence (Any one of Electricity Bill/Licence/Lease Agreement/Electoral Card/Ration Card)
- Certificate of marriage registration
- Copy of First Page of Bank Passbook /Cancelled Cheque (in the name of the applicant)
- Declaration Form to be submitted at the time of receipt of Marriage Registration Certificate (Marriage Statement Form)
- Any other documents as required
Frequently Asked Questions
What financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
A financial assistance of ₹2,50,000/- is provided to encourage inter-caste marriages between Scheduled Castes and other Hindus.
How is the financial assistance distributed?
The assistance is distributed in two parts: ₹1,00,000/- for domestic expenses and ₹1,50,000/- in the form of National Savings Certificates in the joint name of the married couple.
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
One person of the inter-caste marriage couple should be a native of Gujarat and belong to the Scheduled Castes Category.
Is there a time limit for applying under this scheme?
Applications for assistance under the scheme must be made within two years of the inter-caste marriage.
What is the residency requirement for the parents of the inter-caste marriage couple?
The parents of the inter-caste marriage couple should have been residing in the state of Gujarat for five years.
Is assistance available for widowers or widows who remarry?
Yes, assistance is available for widowers or widows who remarry under this scheme.
Is there an income limit for eligibility?
No, there is no income limit for eligibility under this scheme.
Where can eligible applicants apply for the scheme?
Eligible applicants may apply through the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/
Is the scheme only applicable to residents of Gujarat?
Yes, one person of the inter-caste marriage couple should be a native of Gujarat to be eligible for the scheme.
Can individuals from other religions apply for this scheme?
No, the scheme is specifically aimed at individuals practicing the Hindu religion.
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Gujarat
Dr. Savitaben Ambedkar Inter Caste Marriage Assistance Scheme
Financial Assistance
Hindu
Inter Caste
Marriage
Scheduled Caste
Details
Benefits
Eligibility
Application Process
Documents Required
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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