Incentive Award to Inter-Caste Married Couples
About This Scheme
The scheme āIncentive Award to Inter-Caste Married Couplesā was introduced by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry. The objective of the scheme is to reduce the effect of untouchability and as a step towards bringing about a casteless society.
Eligibility
- The bride and groom should be citizens of India. - The marriage should be performed between Scheduled Caste and other communities. - The marriage should be registered. - The marriage should be taking place for the first time between the bride and groom. - Both bride and groom or either of them should be a native of Puducherry. - The application should be submitted within 60 days from the date of performance of marriage.
Benefits
An award with a value of ā¹ 50,000/- (ā¹ 20,000/ - in cash, and ā¹ 30,000/- in the form of a National Saving Certificate).
How to Apply
Where This Comes From
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