Incentive Award to Inter-Caste Married Couples
in Puducherry
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Incentive Award to Inter-Caste Married Couples in Puducherry
Incentive Award to Inter-Caste Married Couples is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Puducherry.
Apply for Incentive Award to Inter-Caste Married Couples in Puducherry
Scheme Overview
The scheme “Incentive Award to Inter-Caste Married Couples” was introduced by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry. The objective of the scheme is to reduce the effect of untouchability and as a step towards bringing about a casteless society.
Eligibility Criteria
- The bride and groom should be citizens of India.
- The marriage should be performed between Scheduled Caste and other communities.
- The marriage should be registered.
- The marriage should be taking place for the first time between the bride and groom.
- Both bride and groom or either of them should be a native of Puducherry.
- The application should be submitted within 60 days from the date of performance of marriage.
Benefits
An award with a value of ₹ 50,000/- (₹ 20,000/ - in cash, and ₹ 30,000/- in the form of a National Saving Certificate).
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Residence-cum-nativity Certificate. |
| 2 | Aadhaar Card of the Bride. |
| 3 | Aadhaar Card of the Bridegroom. |
| 4 | Bank Pass Book of the Joint A/C. |
| 5 | Birth Certificate or TC of the Bride. |
| 6 | Birth Certificate or TC of the Bridegroom. |
| 7 | Caste Certificate of the Bride. |
| 8 | Caste Certificate of the Bridegroom. |
| 9 | First Marriage Certificate obtained from MLA/MP. |
| 10 | Marriage Registration Certificate. |
| 11 | NOC from the State Government. |
| 12 | Recent passport-size photograph of the Applicant. |
| 13 | Voter Card of the Bride. |
| 14 | Voter Card of the Bridegroom. |
How to Apply in Puducherry
Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Online Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, click "Register a New Membership".
Online Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, click "Register a New Membership".
Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declara…
Online Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declaration. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Signup".
Step 4: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Online Step 4: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".
Online Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".
Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.
Online Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.
Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.
Online Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.
Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
Online Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
Step 9: Tick the declaration stating "I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of my Knowledge". Submit the application and note the application number for tracking your application. The application nu…
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Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the sta…
Offline Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Offline Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.
Offline Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.
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…
Offline 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 applicable).
Common questions in Puducherry
Who can apply for Incentive Award to Inter-Caste Married Couples in Puducherry?
Eligible residents of Puducherry who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Incentive Award to Inter-Caste Married Couples. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Incentive Award to Inter-Caste Married Couples in Puducherry?
Applicants in Puducherry typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The awarded sum of [?]50,000, including cash and a National Saving Certificate, acknowledges and supports the inter-caste married couples.