Social Justice Department has initiated a scheme that provides financial assistance to Intercaste-married couples (except SC /ST category) who suffer from financial problems. Through this scheme the Intercaste married couples would get a onetime financial assistance of Rs. 30,000/-.

Documents to be submitted

• Income Certificate (Original) from the concerned Village Officer

• Certificate proving that Intercaste marriage is registered (certificate has to be issued by Sub Registrar’s office, Panchayath President, certificates issued from organizations like NSS, SNDP are acceptable).

• Caste certificate of couple from the concerned Village Officer

• Original certificate (from Gazetted Officer/MLA/ MP) proving that the married couple has been together for the past one year.

• Copy of Ration card of couple

• Copy of Election ID Card/ Aadhar card

Eligibility Criteria

• The combined family income of the couple should not exceed Rs. 50,000/-

• Couples who are legally married are eligible for financial assistance.

• Couples are entitled for financial assistance onetime only.

• The financial assistance should be utilized for purposes like starting a business, for purchase of land or for construction of house.

• The LSGIs should ensure that funds are being utilized for the said purposes.

• While receiving the financial assistance, couples will be required to sign an agreement and submit to the LSGIs.

• The couples must apply for financial assistance after one year of marriage but not exceeding 2 years from the date of marriage.

• The delay condonation after 3 years of marriage will not be considered vide Govt. Letter No.-1151/C1/2012/SWD dated 21-06-2012.

How to apply

The duly filled applications forms along with supporting documents have to be submitted to the concerned District Social Justice Officers. Applications submitted after 3 years will not be considered.