Details

The Simple Marriage scheme is a government initiative by the Social Welfare Department of Karnataka that offers incentives to couples belonging to the SC community who opt for a simple marriage ceremony. The scheme aims to promote the concept of simple marriages and provide financial assistance to eligible couples.

Under this scheme, the Social Welfare Department of Karnataka will provide incentives to Simple Married Couples belonging to the SC Community who have submitted their applications within 1 year of marriage. Only couples who got married on or after 11-08-2015 are eligible for the incentive, which is set at Rs. 50,000.00.

To be eligible for the scheme, the applicant must be a resident of Karnataka state, belong to the SC community, and have a family income from all sources that does not exceed Rs. 2 lakhs per annum. It is important to note that the scheme is applicable within 1 year of marriage

Benefits

Financial Incentives: The scheme provides a financial incentive of Rs. 50,000.00 to eligible Simple Married Couples belonging to the SC community.

Promotes Simple Marriages: The scheme aims to promote the concept of simple marriages, which can help reduce the financial burden on families and promote equality in society.

Eligibility Criteria: The eligibility criteria for the scheme are straightforward, making it easier for eligible couples to apply for and receive the incentive.

Encourages Timely Application: The incentive is provided only to those who have submitted applications within 1 year of their marriage, which encourages timely application and provides immediate financial assistance.

Documentation Support: The scheme provides a clear list of required documents for application, which helps simplify the application process and provides transparency.

Eligibility

Karnataka State Resident: The applicant must be a resident of Karnataka state.

SC Community: The applicant must belong to the SC community.

Family Income: The family income from all sources should not exceed Rs. 2 lakhs per annum.

Time Limit: The scheme is applicable only within 1 year of the marriage.

Exclusion

Non-SC Community: The scheme is only applicable to Simple Married Couples belonging to the SC community. Couples belonging to other communities are not eligible for the incentive.

Income Criteria: The scheme is applicable only to couples whose family income from all sources does not exceed Rs. 2 lakhs per annum. Couples with higher incomes are not eligible for the scheme.

Time Limit: The scheme is applicable only within 1 year of the marriage. Couples who apply after this time limit are not eligible for the incentive.

Incomplete Documentation: Couples who fail to provide all the required documents for the application are not eligible for the incentive.

Marriage Date: Only couples who got married on or after 11-08-2015 are eligible for the incentive. Couples who got married before this date are not eligible for the scheme.

Application Process

link- https://twd.karnataka.gov.in/twincentive/SIM/SmHome.aspx

Online

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Social Welfare Department of Karnataka.

Step 2: Click on the “Incentive for Simple Marriage” link on the homepage.

Step 3: Read the eligibility criteria and guidelines carefully before applying.

Step 4: Click on the “Apply Online” button to proceed with the application.

Step 5: Fill out the application form with all the necessary details such as personal information, income details, and marriage details.

Step 6: Upload the required documents such as Aadhaar Card, Caste Certificate, Income Certificate, Bank Passbook, Marriage Registration Certificate, Marriage Photo, and mobile number.

Step 7: Review the application form and ensure that all the information provided is accurate.

Step 8: Click on the “Submit” button to complete the application process.

Step 9: After submission, an SMS will be sent to the couple, and they can print the acknowledgement form as proof of application.

Step 10: Social Welfare will do document verification to verify the details provided by the couple and process the application further.

Step 11: After the application is approved, the incentive will be credited to the joint bank account of the couple.

Documents Required

Aadhaar Card

RD Number of Caste Certificate

RD Number of Income Certificate

Copy of the Bank Passbook

Marriage Registration Certificate

Marriage Photo

Mobile Number

Certificate of getting married in mass marriages (if applicable)