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Incentive For The Devadasi Children’s Marriage

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    About this scheme

    Under this scheme, the Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka will give incentives of Rs. 3.00 lakh for men,Rs. 5.00 lakh for women to the Devadasi's Children who are Married Couples.

    Under this scheme, the Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka will give incentives to the Devadasi's Children's Married Couple.

    To avail this scheme, both bride and groom should belong to SC Community.

    The incentive will be provided only to those who have submitted applications within 1.5 years (18 months) of marriage.

    The couple who are married on or after 01-04-2018 are eligible for a revised rate of incentive (i.e. 3.00 lakh for men, 5.00 lakh for women)

    The annual family income of the applicant should be below Rs. 5,00,000/-

    The following are the eligibility criteria for this scheme

    • Applicant should be a resident of Karnataka state.
    • Applicant should belong to the SC community.
    • Family income from all sources should be within Rs. 5 lakhs per annum.
    • The scheme is applicable within 18 months of marriage.

    The following documents are required while applying for this scheme

    • Aadhaar
    • RD Number of Caste Certificate
    • RD Number of Income Certificate
    • Copy of the Bank Passbook
    • Marriage Registration Certificate
    • Marriage Photo
    • Mobile Number
    • Devadasi Registration Certificate

    More from the official listing

    Scheme for
    Family
    Launched
    01 Jan 1989
    DBT (direct bank transfer)
    Yes

    What you get

    • Under this scheme, the Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka will give incentive to the Devadasi's Children's Married Couple.
    • The incentive will be provided only to those who have submitted applications within 1.5 years (18 months) of marriage.
    • The couple who are married on or after 01-04-2018 are eligible for a revised rate of incentive (i.e. 3.00 lakh for men, 5.00 lakh for women)

    Who can apply

    • Applicant should be a resident of Karnataka state.
    • Applicant should belong to the SC community.
    • Family income from all sources should be within Rs. 5 lakh per annum.
    • The scheme is applicable within 18 months of marriage.

    Papers to keep ready

    Aadhaar

    RD Number of Caste Certificate

    RD Number of Income Certificate

    Copy of the Bank Passbook

    Marriage Registration Certificate

    Marriage Photo

    Mobile Number

    Devadasi Registration Certificate

    How to apply

    Online

    Step 01: First go to the official website.

    Step 02: Using your Aadhaar Card, do the registration and provide all the required information.

    Step 03: Upload all the relevant documents.

    Step 04: After Registration, an SMS will be sent to the couple and they can print the acknowledgement form as proof of application.

    Step 05: Social Welfare will do spot verification to verify the details provided by the couple and process the application further.

    Step 06: After successful spot verification by the department, the incentive will be credited to the joint account of the couple.

    Dates to note

    Started on
    1 Jan 1989

    Terms used on this page

    Devadasi

    The practice of dedicating women to deities, idols, objects of worship, temples, and other religious institutions or places of worship.

    Questions readers ask

    Who is eligible to get the benefits under this scheme?

    People belonging to the SC community of Karnataka State, who have married Devadasi child are eligible for this scheme.

    What are the benefits?

    Under this scheme, the Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka will give incentive to the Devadasi's Children's Married Couple.

    What is the current incentive amount under this scheme and who can avail it?

    The couple who are married on or after 01-04-2018 are eligible for a revised rate of incentive (i.e. 3.00 lakh for men, 5.00 lakh for women)

    Is the benefit limited to only Devadasi belonging to SC Community?

    Yes, the Benefit is Limited To Only Devadasi Belonging To SC Community

    Is this scheme only for the followers of Hindu Religion?

    Yes, This Scheme is Only For The Followers Of Hindu Religion.

    Is there a limit on the annual family income of the applicant?

    Yes, the Annual Family Income Of The Applicant should be below Rs. 5,00,000/-

    How to for this scheme?

    The application of this scheme can be done only online, the link is- https://sw.kar.nic.in/swincentive/dvds/DVDSRegistrationForm.aspx

    Which documents are required for this scheme?

    Aadhaar, RD Number of Caste Certificate, RD Number of Income Certificate, Copy of the Bank Passbook, Marriage Registration Certificate, Marriage Photo, and Devadasi Registration Certificate are required for availing benefits under this scheme.

    Which document can be used for Permanent Residence Proof?

    Aadhaar can be used as an address proof for availing benefits under this scheme.

    How to obtain Caste and Income Certificates?

    These certificates can be availed online.
    The link to get a Caste Certificate is – https://sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in/Category/Caste%20Certificate.html
    The link to get an Income Certificate is – https://sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in/Category/Income%20Certificate.html

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