Incentive for the Devadasi Children's Marriage to Schedule Tribe

Incentive for the Devadasi Children's Marriage to Schedule Tribe is a social welfare scheme by the Government of Karnataka that gives financial help to couples where one partner belongs to a scheduled tribe community with a Devadasi background. Couples married on or after 01-04-2019 can get a total incentive of ₹8 lakh, with ₹5 lakh for the bride and ₹3 lakh for the groom.

This scheme is run by the Tribal Welfare Department and is open for registration through its official online portal. It works to reduce social stigma and encourage marriages within the scheduled tribe and general communities, so more families from the Devadasi community can start their married life with some financial security.

Incentive for the Devadasi Children's Marriage to Schedule Tribe - Details

Any ST resident of Karnataka who marries a Hindu non-ST person or a Hindu ST person can apply, as long as the total annual family income of the couple stays below ₹5,00,000. The application must be filed within 18 months of the marriage date. After the form is submitted, the department does a spot verification and the approved amount is sent directly to the joint bank account of the couple.

Key Information

Benefits

The government gives a combined cash incentive of ₹8,00,000 to eligible couples to support their new journey. This amount is split between the bride and the groom in the following way:

Eligibility

Before applying, make sure the couple meets all the conditions set by the Tribal Welfare Department. The main points are given below:

• Both partners should be residents of Karnataka and follow the Hindu religion.
• The combined annual family income of the couple should stay below ₹5,00,000.
• One of the spouses must belong to a Scheduled Tribe community with a Devadasi background, while the other can be a Hindu ST or non-ST person.
• The marriage date must be on or after 01-04-2019, and the application must be filed within 18 months of the marriage.

Application Process

Applying for this scheme is fully online through the Tribal Welfare Department portal. The steps are simple and are explained below:

STEP 1 - Visit the official Tribal Welfare Department website and open the section labeled Incentive for the Devadasi Children's Marriage.

STEP 2 - Click on the registration link and register using the Aadhaar number of the applicant along with the other required details.

STEP 3 - Fill in the application form with correct details and upload the required documents in the requested size.

STEP 4 - Review the form carefully and submit it. After registration, an SMS is sent to the couple and they can print the acknowledgement form as proof of application.

STEP 5 - The department will do a spot verification of the details, and after it is successful, the incentive is credited to the joint account of the couple.

Documents

Keep digital copies of the following documents ready before you start the online application:

• Aadhaar card of both partners
• Bank account details including the IFSC code
• Marriage certificate or valid marriage proof
• Recent marriage photograph
• Income certificate number
• Caste certificate number
• Devadasi registration certificate
• Active mobile number for OTP verification
• Residential proof

References

For further help, you can use the following official resources:

• Official Tribal Welfare Department website
• Scheme overview page
• Registration portal
• Official user manual

FAQ's

What is Incentive for the Devadasi Children's Marriage to Schedule Tribe?

It is a welfare scheme by the Karnataka government that gives cash help to scheduled tribe couples from the Devadasi community to promote social harmony and reduce casteism.

How much financial help can couples expect?

Eligible couples get a total of ₹8,00,000, where the bride receives ₹5,00,000 and the groom receives ₹3,00,000.

What is the income limit for this scheme?

The total annual family income of the couple should be below ₹5,00,000 to qualify.

Are couples who married outside Karnataka eligible?

No, this scheme is strictly for residents of Karnataka.

When is the last date to file the application?

The application should be filed within 18 months of the marriage date.

Is the payment a one-time process?

Yes, the incentive is a one-time payment deposited into the joint bank account of the couple after verification.

Does the groom also need to be from the Devadasi community?

No, only the ST partner needs to be from the Devadasi community, while the other partner can be a Hindu ST or non-ST person.