You will get Rs 10 lakh on marriage, even if you do not know about this scheme!
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If someone tells you that you will get Rs 10 lakh for getting married, you might find it difficult to believe. However, it is possible, because there is a scheme running in a state in India where you can get up to Rs 10 lakh if you get married. Before you start wedding preparations, let's know about the terms of this scheme. You will be eligible for this amount only if you opt for intercaste marriage.
The government will give Rs 10 lakh after marriage!
In Rajasthan, the state government provides financial incentives of up to Rs 10 lakh for inter-caste marriages. The aim of this initiative is to encourage couples to break caste barriers. Initially, Rs 5 lakh was offered in this scheme, but later it was increased to Rs 10 lakh.
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Conditions for availing of the scheme
The amount under this scheme is distributed in two parts by the Rajasthan government. The first five lakh rupees are deposited in the couple's joint account, and the remaining amount is kept in a fixed deposit for eight years. One of the partners must belong to a Scheduled Caste, and both individuals must be residents of Rajasthan. Also, the age of both the bride and groom should not be more than 35 years. The combined income of the couple should not exceed Rs 2.5 lakh and they will also have to submit their caste certificate along with the application.
To apply for this scheme, both husband and wife must have an Aadhar card and have a joint account. The couple must apply for the scheme within a month of their marriage. Applications can be submitted online on the official website of the Rajasthan Government.
Apart from Rajasthan, the Dr Savita Ben Ambedkar Intercaste Marriage Scheme is available across the country, offering Rs 2.5 lakh to couples choosing intercaste marriage.
It is important to understand and fulfil the criteria set by the respective state governments to avail the benefits of these inter-caste marriage schemes.