Odisha Sumangal Yojana 2026: Apply Online for Inter Caste Marriage Incentive Award Scheme (Rs 2.5 Lakh)

Odisha Sumangal Yojana Online Portal is live at sumangal.odisha.gov.in for the Inter Caste Marriage Incentive Award Scheme. This scheme promotes marriages between different castes and offers a cash incentive to inter caste married couples. Eligible couples can apply online at the official website and get up to Rs 2.5 lakh for inter caste marriage. It is an important move for social integration and removal of untouchability.

Inter caste marriages help reduce caste prejudices, remove untouchability and spread the values of liberty, equality and fraternity in society. So the state government of Odisha has launched the Sumangal portal where eligible couples can apply online for the incentive award for inter caste marriage.

Odisha Sumangal Yojana Online Portal (sumangal.odisha.gov.in)

The Odisha Sumangal Portal is the single online gateway for the Inter Caste Marriage Incentive Award Scheme. Couples who have married across castes can register and apply for the cash incentive through this portal. The incentive is given to couples where the marriage is solemnized between caste Hindus and Scheduled Castes belonging to Hindu communities.

How to Apply Online for Inter Caste Marriage Incentive in Odisha

Inter caste marriages can be one of the significant steps to reduce caste prejudices, remove untouchability and spread the values of liberty, equality and fraternity in society. Here is the complete process of how to apply online for the Inter Caste Marriage Incentive Award Scheme.

STEP 1 - First visit the official website at sumangal.odisha.gov.in.

STEP 2 - On the homepage, click on the "Don't have an account? Register Here" option under the "Login" section as shown below.

STEP 3 - After clicking this link, the Inter Caste Marriage Incentive Award Scheme Online Registration Form will appear as shown below.

STEP 4 - Here applicants can enter their name, email ID, password, phone number, address, district, block and city, and then click on the "Register" button to complete the online registration form filling process for the Inter Caste Marriage Incentive Award Scheme.

Who Can Apply Online for Inter Caste Marriage Incentive Award Scheme

People falling in the below mentioned categories can apply online for the incentive for inter caste marriage at the Odisha Sumangal Portal.

• Inter caste marriages solemnized between caste Hindus and Scheduled Castes belonging to the Hindu community. The marriage should be valid as per the law and duly registered under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
• Both spouses should be citizens of India, permanent residents of Odisha and should be professing the Hindu religion.
• One of the spouses should belong to the Scheduled Castes as defined under Article 341 of the Constitution of India.
• The incentive is given for purchase of land, essential household articles or for starting a business.
• The grant is given only once, that is, only persons marrying for the first time are entitled to the grant, except in cases where the bride is a widow or the bridegroom a widower, and this should be clearly mentioned in the marriage registration certificate.
• The grant and the above facilities are admissible only in case of marriage solemnized after the date of issue of the Resolution issued by the government from time to time.
• No incentive is available on second or subsequent marriage.

List of Documents Required to Apply Online for Odisha Inter Caste Marriage Scheme Benefits

Here is the list of documents required for the Incentive Award for Inter Caste Marriage.

• Scanned photo copy of the registered marriage certificate.
• Scanned photo copy of the caste certificate of both spouses stating the community and sub caste to which they belong.
• Scanned joint photo of the couple (husband and wife).
• Scanned photo copy of the Declaration form duly signed: ANNEXURE II and Annexure IV.
• Scanned photo copy of the joint bank passbook of the couple in any government or nationalized bank.

Inter Caste Marriage Incentive Amount in Odisha

Under the Odisha Sumangal Yojana, eligible inter caste married couples can get a cash incentive of up to Rs 2.5 lakh. This amount helps newly married couples settle down in the initial phase of their married life. The incentive is credited directly to the joint bank account of the couple.

Inter caste marriages increase social unity and reduce caste based discrimination while promoting equality and peaceful coexistence in society. The state government has kept the Sumangal portal active so that eligible couples can apply online and get the incentive without any hassle.

Official Launch of Odisha Sumangal Portal

Odisha Sumangal Portal was launched by the state government to help eligible couples avail the incentive for inter caste marriage in a smooth and clear manner. The portal is linked to the state treasury so that the incentive amount is credited directly to the bank accounts of eligible couples.

Only through the use of technology can the government provide the public with the best services at the right time with efficiency and clarity. This portal reduces the distance between government departments and eligible couples, and they can apply from their homes within a specified time frame.

Odisha Sumangal Yojana Highlights

Detail	Information
Scheme Name	Odisha Sumangal Yojana (Inter Caste Marriage Incentive Award Scheme)
Launched By	Odisha state government
Beneficiaries	Inter caste married couples in Odisha
Benefit Amount	Up to Rs 2.5 lakh
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	sumangal.odisha.gov.in

FAQ's

What is the incentive amount under Odisha Sumangal Yojana?

Eligible inter caste married couples can get a cash incentive of up to Rs 2.5 lakh under the Odisha Sumangal Yojana.

How to apply online for the Inter Caste Marriage Incentive Scheme in Odisha?

Eligible couples can visit the official website at sumangal.odisha.gov.in, register on the portal and fill the online application form for the Inter Caste Marriage Incentive Award Scheme.

Who is eligible for the Odisha Sumangal Yojana?

Couples where one spouse belongs to the Scheduled Castes and the other belongs to the caste Hindu community, both being permanent residents of Odisha and professing the Hindu religion, are eligible to apply.