Kerala
Financial Assistance To Inter-Caste Married Couples (Except SC/ST Category)
Main benefit
Under the scheme, a one-time financial assistance of ₹30,000/- will be given to inter-caste married couples.
Can you get this scheme?
Conditions at a glance
- Family income up to ₹1 lakh a year
- Category: SC, ST
About
The scheme "Financial Assistance to Inter-Caste Married Couples (Except SC/ST Category)” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. Under the scheme, the Government of Kerala provides financial assistance to inter-caste married couples (except SC/ST category) who suffer from financial problems.
Benefits
- Under the scheme, a one-time financial assistance of ₹30,000/- will be given to inter-caste married couples.
Who can apply
- The applicant should be a resident of Kerala State.
- The inter-caste married couples who are legally married are eligible for financial assistance.
- The combined family income of the couple should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.
- The couples are entitled to financial assistance one-time only.
- The couples must apply for financial assistance after one year of marriage but not exceeding 2 years from the date of marriage.
- Note 01: The financial assistance should be utilized for purposes like starting a business, for the purchase of land, or for the construction of a house. The Local Self Government Institutions (LSGIs) should ensure that funds are being utilized for the said purposes.
- Note 02: While receiving financial assistance, couples will be required to sign an agreement and submit it to the LSGIs.
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How to apply
Offline
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To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit the nearest District Social Justice Office and collect the application form. The application form can also be downloaded from the official website of the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala.
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The applicant needs to fill out the application form completely.
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The duly filled application form along with supporting documents has to be submitted to the concerned District Social Justice Officers.
Common questions
What is the "Financial Assistance To Inter-Caste Married Couples (Except SC/ST Category)” scheme?
Under the scheme, the Government of Kerala provides financial assistance to inter-caste married couples (except SC/ST category) who suffer from financial problems.
Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala Who is eligible to get the benefits under the scheme?
The inter- caste married couples who are legally married are eligible to apply under the scheme.
Is this scheme only for inter-caste married couples?
Yes, this scheme is only for inter-caste married couples.
Is this scheme only for a resident of Kerala?
Yes, the applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
What is the benefit of the scheme?
Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹30,000/- will be given to inter-caste married couples.
How many times the financial assistance will be given under the scheme?
The couples are entitled to financial assistance one-time only.
What is the criterion to apply under the scheme?
The combined family income of the couple should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.
In how many days the applicant can apply to get the benefits of the scheme?
The couples must apply for financial assistance after one year of marriage but not exceeding 2 years from the date of marriage.
Where can I get the application form?
To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit the nearest District Social Justice Office and collect the application form. The application form can also be downloaded from the official website of the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala. http://sjd.kerala.gov.in
Where shall I submit the application form?
The duly filled application form along with supporting documents has to be submitted to the concerned District Social Justice Office.
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