Inter-Caste / Inter-Religious Marriage Award

About This Scheme

The scheme “Inter-Caste / Inter-Religious Marriage Award” has been implemented by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand, aims to promote social harmony and discourage caste and religious discrimination. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to married couples where, in the case of an inter-caste marriage, one spouse belongs to a Scheduled Caste, and in the case of an inter-religious marriage, both spouses belong to different religions.

Eligibility

1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand. 1. The applicant must a married couple who has entered into either an inter-caste or an inter-religious marriage. 1. In the case of an inter-caste marriage, one spouse must belong to a Scheduled Caste. 1. In the case of an inter-religious marriage, both spouses must belong to different religions.

Benefits

The married couple is jointly provided with a financial amount of ₹50,000/-.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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