Rajasthan government offers ₹10 lakh support for inter-caste marriage under Dr Savita Ben Ambedkar Scheme. Check eligibility, benefits, and how to apply.

The Rajasthani government is continuously implementing a number of initiatives to promote equality, fraternity, and understanding among the populace. Dr. Savita Ben Ambedkar’s Inter-caste Marriage Promotion Scheme is one of these significant programs. This program aims to dismantle caste-based societal barriers and promote nondiscriminatory marriage.

There are still a lot of caste-related barriers in our society. Because they belong to different castes, people frequently cannot be married. Through this program, the Rajasthani government offers financial support to alter attitudes and foster respect for intercaste marriage.

What is the total amount of money in the scheme?

The government provides Rs 10 lakh in support to young men and women from the Scheduled Caste (SC) who marry young Hindus from the upper caste. There are two sections to this Rs 10 lakh. This involves making an initial fixed deposit (FD) of Rs 5 lakh, which is locked for eight years. The remaining Rs 5 lakh is then directly deposited to the spouses’ joint bank account. This gives the couple protection for the future in addition to immediate cash support.

Who is eligible to benefit from the plan?

A few prerequisites must be met in order to benefit from this program. For example, one spouse must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) and be a native of Rajasthan; both spouses must be under 35; the girl must be at least 18 years old and the boy must be 21; and the spouse’s combined yearly income cannot exceed Rs 2.5 lakh. This should have been the first marriage, with both parties’ agreement and without coercion.

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How and when should I apply?

1. You must apply for this program within a month of being married.

2. Both partners ought to have a joint bank account and an Aadhaar card.

3. Log in using your SSO ID first.

4. Next, navigate to the Citizen area.

5. Select the link for the SJMS application.

6. The application form will open; carefully fill it out with all the requested information.

8. Fill out the form and upload the necessary files.

9. You can also visit the government website myscheme.gov.in to review the scheme’s details.