Inter-Caste Marriage Award

Description
The scheme "Inter-Caste Marriage Award " has been launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Himachal Pradesh. The objective of the scheme is to eliminate the practice of untouchability by encouraging marriages between the Scheduled Castes and other castes.

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Benefits
• Under this scheme, a person from another caste who marries a person from a Scheduled Caste receives ₹50,000/- or an amount decided by the Government from time to time.

Eligibility Criteria
1. **Eligibility Criteria for Inter-Caste Marriage Award:**
2. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh.
3. The age of the couple should not exceed 50 years.
4. The marriage must be registered under the applicable Act/Rules.
5. The applicant should not have received any Inter-Caste Marriage Award earlier.
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Required Documents
• Age certificate of both spouses
• Caste certificate of both spouses
• Himachali certificate issued by the Executive Magistrate
• Marriage registration certificate issued by the Marriage Registration Officer (mandatory)
• Photographs of the couple

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of this scheme?
A: The objective is to eliminate the practice of untouchability by promoting marriages between Scheduled Castes and other castes.
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Q: Who can apply for this scheme?
A: Persons belonging to other castes who marry a person from a Scheduled Caste are eligible.
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Q: What is the benefit provided under the scheme?
A: An award of ₹50,000 or an amount decided by the Government from time to time is provided.
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Q: Is the applicant required to be a resident of Himachal Pradesh?
A: Yes, the applicant must be a permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh.
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Q: What is the age limit for eligibility?
A: The age of the couple should not be more than 50 years.
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Q: Is marriage registration mandatory?
A: Yes, the marriage must be registered under the appropriate Act/Rules.
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Q: Can a person apply more than once under this scheme?
A: No, the applicant should not have received the Inter-Caste Marriage Award earlier.
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Q: Through which authority should the application be forwarded?
A: The application must be forwarded through the concerned Panchayat or Municipal body.
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Q: What documents are required for the application?
A: Age certificate, caste certificate, Himachali certificate, marriage registration certificate, and photographs of the couple.
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Q: How is the award amount decided?
A: The award amount is decided by the Government from time to time.
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