Incentive For The Devadasi Children’s Marriage

Description
Under this scheme, the Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka will give incentives to the Devadasi's Children's Married Couple. To avail this scheme, both bride and groom should belong to SC Community. The incentive will be provided only to those who have submitted applications within 1.5 years 18 months of marriage. The couple who are married on or after 01-04-2018 are eligible for a revised rate of incentive i.e. 3.00 lakh for men, 5.00 lakh for women The annual family income of the applicant should be below Rs.5,00,000/- The following are the eligibility criteria for this scheme - Applicant should be a resident of Karnataka state. - Applicant should belong to the SC community. - Family income from all sources should be within Rs. 5 lakhs per annum. - The scheme is applicable within 18 months of marriage. The following documents are required while applying for this scheme - Aadhaar - RD Number of Caste Certificate - RD Number of Income Certificate - Copy of the Bank Passbook - Marriage Registration Certificate - Marriage Photo - Mobile Number - Devadasi Registration Certificate

Definitions
Devadasi
The practice of dedicating women to deities, idols, objects of worship, temples, and other religious institutions or places of worship.
(Source: India Code https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/7912/1/1_of_1984_%28e%29.pdf)

Benefits
• Under this scheme, the Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka will give incentive to the Devadasi's Children's Married Couple.
• The incentive will be provided only to those who have submitted applications within 1.5 years (18 months) of marriage.
• The couple who are married on or after 01-04-2018 are eligible for a revised rate of incentive (i.e. 3.00 lakh for men, 5.00 lakh for women)

Eligibility Criteria
1. - Applicant should be a resident of Karnataka state.
2. - Applicant should belong to the SC community.
3. - Family income from all sources should be within Rs. 5 lakh per annum.
4. - The scheme is applicable within 18 months of marriage.
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Application Process
Step 1: Step 01: First go to the official website.
Online — https://sw.kar.nic.in/swincentive/dvds/DVDSRegistrationForm.aspx
Step 01: First go to the official website.

Step 2: Step 02: Using your Aadhaar Card, do the registration and provide all the required information.
Online — https://sw.kar.nic.in/swincentive/dvds/DVDSRegistrationForm.aspx
Step 02: Using your Aadhaar Card, do the registration and provide all the required information.

Step 3: Step 03: Upload all the relevant documents.
Online — https://sw.kar.nic.in/swincentive/dvds/DVDSRegistrationForm.aspx
Step 03: Upload all the relevant documents.

Step 4: Step 04: After Registration, an SMS will be sent to the couple and they can print the acknowledgement form as proof of application.
Online — https://sw.kar.nic.in/swincentive/dvds/DVDSRegistrationForm.aspx
Step 04: After Registration, an SMS will be sent to the couple and they can print the acknowledgement form as proof of application.

Step 5: Step 05: Social Welfare will do spot verification to verify the details provided by the couple and process the application further.
Online — https://sw.kar.nic.in/swincentive/dvds/DVDSRegistrationForm.aspx
Step 05: Social Welfare will do spot verification to verify the details provided by the couple and process the application further.

Step 6: Step 06: After successful spot verification by the department, the incentive will be credited to the joint account of the couple.
Online — https://sw.kar.nic.in/swincentive/dvds/DVDSRegistrationForm.aspx
Step 06: After successful spot verification by the department, the incentive will be credited to the joint account of the couple.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to get the benefits under this scheme?
A: People belonging to the SC community of Karnataka State, who have married Devadasi child are eligible for this scheme.

Q: What are the benefits?
A: Under this scheme, the Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka will give incentive to the Devadasi's Children's Married Couple.

Q: What is the current incentive amount under this scheme and who can avail it?
A: The couple who are married on or after 01-04-2018 are eligible for a revised rate of incentive (i.e. 3.00 lakh for men, 5.00 lakh for women)

Q: Is the benefit limited to only Devadasi belonging to SC Community?
A: Yes, the Benefit is Limited To Only Devadasi Belonging To SC Community

Q: Is this scheme only for the followers of Hindu Religion?
A: Yes, This Scheme is Only For The Followers Of Hindu Religion.

Q: Is there a limit on the annual family income of the applicant?
A: Yes, the Annual Family Income Of The Applicant should be below [?]5,00,000/-

Q: How to for this scheme?
A: The application of this scheme can be done only online, the link is- https://sw.kar.nic.in/swincentive/dvds/DVDSRegistrationForm.aspx

Q: Which documents are required for this scheme?
A: Aadhaar, RD Number of Caste Certificate, RD Number of Income Certificate, Copy of the Bank Passbook, Marriage Registration Certificate, Marriage Photo, and Devadasi Registration Certificate are required for availing benefits under this scheme.

Q: Which document can be used for Permanent Residence Proof?
A: Aadhaar can be used as an address proof for availing benefits under this scheme.

Q: How to obtain Caste and Income Certificates?
A: These certificates can be availed online.
The link to get a Caste Certificate is - https://sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in/Category/Caste%20Certificate.html
The link to get an Income Certificate is - https://sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in/Category/Income%20Certificate.html