Incentive for the Devadasi Children's Marriage

Incentive for the Devadasi Children's Marriage is a supportive scheme by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka that gives money help to married couples where one partner is a child of a Devadasi. Eligible couples can get government support of ₹3.00 lakh if the groom is the descendant or ₹5.00 lakh if the bride is the descendant, helping them start their new life with financial security.

Applications for this scheme are open through the official Social Welfare Department portal. The department keeps the scheme running so that children of Devadasi families can settle down comfortably after marriage without money worries.

Incentive for the Devadasi Children's Marriage

Incentive for the Devadasi Children's Marriage is a scheme by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka made to help families where one spouse is a child of a Devadasi. This support helps newlyweds overcome money problems and build a stable future together.

Both the bride and groom need to belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community to qualify for this incentive. If the marriage happens on or after 01-04-2018, the couple becomes eligible for the revised incentive amounts. The application should be submitted within 18 months from the date of marriage to be considered for the grant.

For clarity, the government checks applications through a spot check before the funds are credited directly into the joint bank account of the couple. This scheme serves as a bridge toward social inclusion and economic independence for eligible people.

Key Information

Benefits

This scheme gives significant cash encouragement to couples. The support is structured to offer higher help based on the criteria given below:

For instance, if Sunita, a child of a Devadasi, marries a partner from the SC community, she can apply for the benefit of ₹5.00 lakh to help the couple settle down.

Eligibility

To qualify for this support, the following criteria should be met:

• The couple must be permanent residents of Karnataka.
• Both the bride and groom should belong to the SC community.
• The total annual family income from all sources should be below ₹5,00,000.
• The application should be submitted within 18 months of the marriage date.
• The couple must follow the Hindu religion.

Application Process

The application is completed fully online through the official portal. Follow these steps carefully:

STEP 1 - Visit the official Devadasi Children's Marriage portal and click on the registration option.

STEP 2 - Register using the Aadhaar card number and fill in the required details accurately.

STEP 3 - Upload clear copies of all requested documents, including the caste certificate, income certificate, marriage certificate, wedding photo and Devadasi registration certificate.

STEP 4 - After submission, watch the mobile for an SMS confirmation and keep a printout of the acknowledgement form as proof of application.

STEP 5 - The department will carry out a spot verification of the residence and details provided.

STEP 6 - Once verified, the incentive will be credited to the joint bank account of the couple.

Documents

Keep these documents ready before starting the online application:

• Aadhaar card
• RD number of the Caste Certificate
• RD number of the Income Certificate
• Bank passbook copy
• Marriage registration certificate
• Wedding photograph
• Active mobile number
• Devadasi registration certificate

Definitions

Devadasi refers to the traditional practice where women were dedicated to deities or religious institutions. This scheme supports the descendants of these women.

For couples where the Devadasi child belongs to a Scheduled Tribe, a separate scheme by the Tribal Welfare Department gives an incentive of ₹8 lakh. Find out about the Incentive for the Devadasi Children's Marriage to Schedule Tribe. Eligible people can also look into other Karnataka marriage support schemes such as the Incentive for the Inter Caste Marriage Couple.

References

Download Applicant Manual

Scheme Home Page

FAQ's

Who is eligible for this scheme?

Couples from the SC community in Karnataka where one partner is a child of a registered Devadasi are eligible.

What are the incentive amounts?

Eligible men receive ₹3.00 lakh, and eligible women receive ₹5.00 lakh for marriages occurring on or after 01-04-2018.

Is there an income limit?

Yes, the annual family income should be less than ₹5,00,000.

Can I apply offline?

No, the application should be submitted strictly through the official online portal provided by the Social Welfare Department.

How can I get my Caste or Income certificates?

These certificates can be obtained through the Seva Sindhu portal.