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Dr. Savita Ben Ambedkar Antarjatiya Vivah Prothsahan Yojana

The "Dr. Savita Ben Ambedkar Antarjatiya Vivah Prothsahan Yojana" aims to eliminate caste discrimination and promote social harmony. Under this scheme, eligible inter-caste married couples receive a financial incentive.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Rajasthan

Status

Active / Open

Updated

Recently Verified

What are the Benefits?

Financial Assistance: | - Financial assistance of ₹5,00,000/- is provided per couple. | Disbursement Process: | - ₹2,50,000/- is deposited as a fixed deposit in a nationalized bank for eight years (not withdrawable before maturity). | - ₹2,50,000/- is directly transferred to the couple’s joint bank account for household and essential needs.

Who is Eligible?

One of the applicants should belong to the general category, and the other should be from the scheduled caste.; Both applicants should be natives of Rajasthan.; The age of the applicant should not be more than 35 years (females above 18 years and males above 21 years) at the time of applying.; The annual family income of the couple must not exceed ₹2,50,000/-.; The applicant should not have any criminal record.; The couple must not have received financial benefits from similar state/central government schemes.; There should be no case of remarriage; the benefit of this scheme is given only on the first marriage.; A man who marries a widow shall be free from the contract of first marriage.

Required Documents

Aadhaar Card
PAN Card
Income Certificate
Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Can applications be submitted offline?

No, applications are accepted only online via the SJMS portal.

Who is eligible for the scheme?

A Scheduled Caste individual who marries a Hindu upper-caste individual and meets the residency, income, and age criteria.

What is the financial assistance provided under this scheme?

A total incentive of [?]5,00,000 per couple.

How is the incentive amount distributed?

[?]2,50,000 as an 8-year Fixed Deposit and [?]2,50,000 transferred to the couple's bank account.

What is the application deadline?

Applications must be submitted within one year from the marriage date.

Can a widow avail of this scheme?

Yes, a widow can apply if she has not previously benefited from this scheme.

Is the scheme applicable for second marriages?

Only in the case of a widow; otherwise, it is applicable for the first marriage only.

How can I apply for the scheme?

Applications can be submitted online via the Rajasthan SSO portal or through e-Mitra kiosks.

What happens if false information is provided?

Legal action will be taken against the applicant.

Is there any physical verification required?

Yes, random verification of 10% of beneficiaries is conducted annually.

What happens if discrepancies are found in my application?

The applicant will be given one month to rectify them; otherwise, the application will be rejected.