Inter-Caste Marriage Award

About This Scheme

The scheme "Inter-Caste Marriage Award " has been launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Himachal Pradesh. The objective of the scheme is to eliminate the practice of untouchability by encouraging marriages between the Scheduled Castes and other castes.

Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria for Inter-Caste Marriage Award: 1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh. 1. The age of the couple should not exceed 50 years. 1. The marriage must be registered under the applicable Act/Rules. 1. The applicant should not have received any Inter-Caste Marriage Award earlier.

Benefits

Under this scheme, a person from another caste who marries a person from a Scheduled Caste receives ₹50,000/- or an amount decided by the Government from time to time.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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