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Dr Ambedkar Scheme goals are to recognize the newlyweds’ socially audacious decision to marry outside of their caste and to provide them with financial support to help them settle down in the early years of their marriage. It is made clear that this should not be interpreted as an add-on program to one that creates jobs or reduces poverty. The Dr. Ambedkar Foundation Chairman and Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment will have the final say over whether to approve the incentive for the couple.
We frequently hear reports of honor killings. These figures are increasing, according to reports distributed by the Dalit Human Rights Defenders Network. A VIBRANT STEP toward ending caste-related inequality is the Dr. Ambedkar Scheme for Social Integration via Inter-Caste Marriages.
Dr. Ambedkar was a fierce supporter of Dalits. The speech he composed in 1936 but never delivered paints a clear picture of the disagreements against these systems of injustice. He vehemently denounced the propaganda that caste-related issues should be eliminated. The Indian government launched the Dr. Ambedkar Scheme for Social Integration via Inter-Caste Marriages because it adheres to this philosophy.
Dr Ambedkar Scheme :Amount of Incentive
The Dr. Ambedkar Scheme offers a reward of Rs. 2.50 lakh for a legally recognized intercaste marriage. The qualifying pair will receive 50% of the incentive amount in the form of a DD in their joint name, and the remaining 50% after five years.
Incentives for 500 marriages in a year are covered by the program. According to the 2011 Census, each state has a set goal based on the percentage of its population that is from South Carolina. Additionally, the District Authorities would receive Rs. 25,000/-per marriage to organize a suitable program where the incentive would be given to the couple.
Dr Ambedkar Scheme :Features
- Promoting inter-caste marriages
- Providing monetary benefits to young couples
- Aided by the central government
- Creating equality among caste
- Beneficiaries number
- Financial assistance for the couple
- Pilot implementation
- Wedding arrangements will be managed by the District Authority
Dr Ambedkar Scheme :Eligibility Criteria
- Must be intercaste marriage
- The girl should be 18+ and the boy should be 21+
- Post application within one year of nuptial
- The couple’s net income must not surpass the amount of 5 lakhs on a yearly basis.
- Marriage in accordance with the Hindu Marriage Act
- Grant is given to the first marriage only
Documents required
The applicants must submit photocopies of their identification documents in order to validate these claims.
- The Certificate that one of the spouse belongs to Scheduled Caste Community.
- The Marriage Certificate duly registered under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
- The Caste Certificate issued by the Competent Authorities in respect of the bride and bridegroom.
- The application should be within one year of marriage.
- A certificate to the effect that it is the first marriage of both bride and bridegroom.
- The income certificate of the both husband and wife issued by competent authority.
Apart from these, they should furnish other certificates like:-
- Joint bank account details
- Income certificate
- Regional authorities’ recommendation letter
- Marriage certificate
Dr Ambedkar Scheme :How to register?
The applicant must obtain a registration form even though they can register offline. Please sign in using this link. Print the form after downloading it.
Don’t forget to include all of the couple’s information with the legal documents. Send the application to the Department of Central SC Welfare by postal mail. You may also send it to the appropriate department of the State.
Dr Ambedkar Scheme :Application Procedure
- To submit the complete application with the recommendation of a sitting MP/MLA direct to the Dr Ambedkar Foundation.
- The state Government / District Administration which in turn will forward the same to the DAF with their recommendation assisted with the application.
- All complete applications are examined on file and submitted for the orders of Chairman, Dr Ambedkar Foundation & Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
- On approval, the total amount (Rs 2.50 lakhs) will be transferred to the beneficiary through Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS).
