Dr. Savita Ben Ambedkar Antarjatiya Vivah Prothsahan Yojana

Description
The "Dr. Savita Ben Ambedkar Antarjatiya Vivah Prothsahan Yojana" implemented by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan. Under this scheme, a financial incentive of ₹5,00,000/- is provided to inter-caste married couples to support their married life and household setup. Objectives: - To eliminate caste-based discrimination and untouchability. - To promote social harmony by encouraging inter-caste marriages between Scheduled Caste individuals and upper-caste Hindus. - To provide financial assistance to inter-caste couples for economic stability and social acceptance.

Benefits
• Financial assistance of ₹5,00,000/- is provided per couple.
• ₹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.

Eligibility Criteria
1. One of the applicants should belong to the general category, and the other should be from the scheduled caste.
2. Both applicants should be natives of Rajasthan.
3. 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.
4. The annual family income of the couple must not exceed ₹2,50,000/-.
5. The applicant should not have any criminal record.
6. The couple must not have received financial benefits from similar state/central government schemes.
7. There should be no case of remarriage; the benefit of this scheme is given only on the first marriage.
8. A man who marries a widow shall be free from the contract of first marriage.
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Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents needed to apply for the concerned scheme.
Online - via CSC
Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents needed to apply for the concerned scheme.

Step 2: Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest E-Mitra Center and complete the Biometric Verification Process.
Online - via CSC
Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest E-Mitra Center and complete the Biometric Verification Process.

Step 3: Step 3: The applicant should ensure that the E-Mitra Center agent completes all mandatory fields in the application form and uploads copies of all required documents.
Online - via CSC
Step 3: The applicant should ensure that the E-Mitra Center agent completes all mandatory fields in the application form and uploads copies of all required documents.

Step 4: Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if…
Online - via CSC
Verfification Process:
The District Social Justice and Empowerment Officer will verify the application within one month.
If discrepancies are found, the applicant will be given one month to rectify the issues.
Upon successful verification, the approved financial incentive is disbursed in two parts.
NOTE: The application must be submitted within one year from the date of marriage.

Step 5: Step-1: Applicant have to visit the official portal.
Step-2: Click on the option “Register”.
Step-3: Then you will be redirected to the SSO registration page. The registration page will appear with the following options.
Step-4: Choose the either …
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Step-1: Applicant have to visit the official portal.
Step-2: Click on the option “Register”.
Step-3: Then you will be redirected to the SSO registration page. The registration page will appear with the following options.
Step-4: Choose the either one option from the Jan Aadhaar Or Google to process further.
Step-1: Applicant have to visit the official portal.
Step-2: After login, dashboard will open.
Step-3: Click on “IFMS-RAJSSP" option.
Step-4: Select "Continue to RajSSP".
Step-5: Now click on "Apply for Scheme" on screen.
Step-6: In this new page, will get a list of names of all the schemes, and click on the name of "SCHOLARSHIP (SJE)"
Step-7: Fill out all relevant details.
Step-8: Submit.

Required Documents
• Marriage Registration Certificate.
• Caste Certificate (for Scheduled Caste spouse).
• Residence Certificate.
• Birth Certificate or Educational Certificate for age proof.
• Aadhaar Card and Bhamashah Card.
• Joint Bank Account Details (Nationalized Bank).
• PAN Card.
• Income Certificate (Self-Declaration Form).
• Joint Photograph of the Couple.
• Death Certificate of Previous Spouse (if applicable for widows).
• Sworn Affidavit (Notarized) stating the caste of the upper-caste spouse.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for the scheme?
A: A Scheduled Caste individual who marries a Hindu upper-caste individual and meets the residency, income, and age criteria.

Q: What is the financial assistance provided under this scheme?
A: A total incentive of [?]5,00,000 per couple.

Q: How is the incentive amount distributed?
A: [?]2,50,000 as an 8-year Fixed Deposit and [?]2,50,000 transferred to the couple's bank account.

Q: What is the application deadline?
A: Applications must be submitted within one year from the marriage date.

Q: Can a widow avail of this scheme?
A: Yes, a widow can apply if she has not previously benefited from this scheme.

Q: Is the scheme applicable for second marriages?
A: Only in the case of a widow; otherwise, it is applicable for the first marriage only.

Q: How can I apply for the scheme?
A: Applications can be submitted online via the Rajasthan SSO portal or through e-Mitra kiosks.

Q: What happens if false information is provided?
A: Legal action will be taken against the applicant.

Q: Can applications be submitted offline?
A: No, applications are accepted only online via the SJMS portal.

Q: Is there any physical verification required?
A: Yes, random verification of 10% of beneficiaries is conducted annually.

Q: What happens if discrepancies are found in my application?
A: The applicant will be given one month to rectify them; otherwise, the application will be rejected.