The Simple Marriage Scheme

The Social Welfare Department of Karnataka is offering incentives under this scheme to Simple Married Couples from the SC Community who have applied within a year of getting married. The incentive, which has a value of Rs. 50,000.00, is only available to married couples who tied the knot on or after August 11, 2015.

The applicant must be a resident of the state of Karnataka, a member of the SC community, and have a family income from all sources that does not exceed Rs. 2 lakhs annually to be eligible for the scheme. It is significant to remember that the program is valid for one year following marriage.

Benefits

• Financial Incentives Eligible Simple Married Couples from the SC community are given a financial incentive of Rs. 50,000.00 under this scheme.
• Encourages Simple Marriages The program seeks to advance the idea of simple marriages, which can lessen the financial strain on families and advance social equality.
• Eligibility Requirements The program’s simple eligibility requirements make it simpler for qualified couples to apply for and be awarded the incentive.
• Promotes Timely Application The incentive is only given to applicants who filed their applications within a year of getting married, which promotes timely application and offers instant financial support.
• Documentation Support The application process is made simpler and more transparent by the scheme’s explicit list of required documents.

Qualifications

• Residents of Karnataka State The candidate needs to be a state resident of Karnataka.
• Community The candidate must be a member of the SC community.
• Family Income The total annual income of the family, from all sources, should not be more than Rs. 2 lakhs.
• Time Limit The program is only available for use one year after marriage.

Exclusions

• Non-SC Community Only Simple Married Couples who are members of the SC community are eligible for this program. Couples from other communities are not qualified to receive the incentive.
• Income Requirement Only couples whose combined family income of no more than Rs. 2 lakhs annually are eligible for this scheme. Higher-earning couples are not eligible for the program.
• Time Limit The program is only available for use one year after marriage. Couples are not eligible for the incentive if they apply after this deadline.
• Incomplete Documentation Couples are not eligible for the incentive if they do not submit all of the necessary paperwork with their application.
• Date of Marriage The incentive is only available to couples who were married on or after August 11, 2015. This date is the cutoff point for eligibility for the scheme for married couples.

Procedure for Applications

• Go to the Social Welfare Department of Karnataka’s official website.
• From the homepage, select the “Incentive for Simple Marriage” link
• Before applying, carefully review the eligibility requirements and guidelines.
• To continue with the application, click the “Apply Online” button.
• Complete the application form by providing all required information, including your details, income, and marital status.
• Upload the necessary files, including your mobile number, Aadhaar card, bank passbook, caste certificate, income certificate, marriage registration certificate, and marriage photo.
• Check the application form to make sure all the information is correct.
• To finish the application process, click the “Submit” button.
• The couple will receive an SMS following submission, and they can print the acknowledgment form as documentation of their application.
• To confirm the information submitted by the couple and move the application along, Social Welfare will conduct document verification.
• The incentive will be credited to the couple’s joint bank account upon approval of the application.

Documents Needed

• Aadhaar Card
• RD Total Number of RD Caste Certificates
• The number of income certificates
• A duplicate of the bank passbook
• Certificate of Marriage Registration, Marriage Photo, and Mobile Number
• An official certificate of mass marriage, if applicable

In India, numerous state governments have implemented marriage assistance programs that offer financial support to underprivileged girls, widows, and orphans for their marriages. Social welfare programs known as marriage assistance programs support underprivileged girls’ marriages and promote widows’ subsequent marriages.

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