The Madhya Pradesh government has launched the Inter-Caste Marriage Scheme to promote inter-caste marriages. This scheme supports couples who marry outside their caste. Under this scheme, the bride and groom will receive ₹2 lakh for inter-caste marriages.
The primary objective of the Madhya Pradesh Inter-Caste Marriage Scheme is to eradicate casteism and untouchability, which encourages and honours couples who marry across caste boundaries. If you also want to avail the benefits of Madhya Pradesh Inter-caste Marriage Promotion Scheme, then you can fill the online application/registration form and also check your name in the beneficiary list.
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MP Inter Caste Marriage
The Madhya Pradesh state government has launched the Inter-Caste Marriage Scheme to encourage inter-caste marriages. Under this scheme, couples are also provided financial assistance of up to 2 lakh rupees. The aim of this scheme is to recognize and respect couples who marry inter-caste.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be residents of Madhya Pradesh state.
- One of the two i.e either bride or groom must belong to SC category. Other one of either bride / groom must be of other caste.
- The age of bride must be above 18 years while that of groom to be above 21 years.
- Marriage must be registered under Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
- Applicants must have an active mobile number.
- Applicants must have a bank account in their own name.
Documents Required for Antarjatiya Vivah Protsahan Yojana
- Recent photograph of bride and groom
- Aadhar Card or other ID proof
- Caste Certificate
- Date of Birth Proof / Age Proof
- Marriage Certificate
- Recent photo of bride and groom combined
- Samagra ID
- Bank Passbook Copy
How to Apply Online for MP Inter Caste Marriage Yojana
To avail the benefits of Madhya Pradesh Inter Caste Marriage Promotion Scheme (Antarjatiya Vivah Protsahan Yojana MP), the newly married couple has to apply online within 1 year of their marriage. All the interested candidates who want to avail the benefits of the scheme will have to fill MP Inter Caste Marriage Yojana online application.
STEP 1: Firstly visit the official website at http://scdevelopmentmp.nic.in/Default.aspx
STEP 2: At the homepage, click at the “Inter Caste Marriage Scheme” link.
STEP 3: Direct Link to apply online for Mp Inter Cast Marriage – https://scdevelopmentmp.nic.in/Public/Pages/InterCasteMarriage.aspx
STEP 4: Upon clicking this link, the MP Inter Caste Marriage Yojana online application / registration form will open as shown in below image.
STEP 5: Here fill in all the details of bride and groom, upload photo and other documents and click at “Submit” button to complete process.
If you are facing any problem in applying online for this scheme, then you can go to your nearest divisional SC development office and apply for MP Inter Caste Marriage Yojana.