Odisha Inter Caste Marriage Scheme

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A new scheme has been started by the Odisha government for the betterment of the people of the state of Odisha. The state Odisha has come up with a new scheme named Odisha Inter Caste Marriage Scheme. Marriage is a bond of peace between families and to promote peace and happiness in the state, the government has started this scheme. So, today we are going to provide all the details related to Inter Caste Marriage Scheme Odisha to our users like eligibility criteria, objectives of the scheme, documents required, the application process, amount to be provided etc. [Also Read- KALIA Yojana List: kalia.co.in New List, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Name List Download]

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Inter caste marriage scheme Odisha has been launched by the Odisha government, it is just to encourage the people of Odisha for inter-caste marriage. The Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Naveen Patnaik has also announced immediate assistance of Rs.1.5 lakh as an incentive to the couples doing inter-caste marriages. Earlier this amount was Rs 100000. Shri Naveen Patnaik also said that inter-caste marriage is the backbone of bringing social harmony in society. Earlier in August 2017, the incentive amount was increased.[Read More]

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Highlights of Inter Caste Marriage Scheme Sumangal Portal

Scheme Name	Odisha Intercaste Marriage Scheme
Launched By	CM Naveen Patnaik
Year	2024
Beneficiaries	Naveen Patnaik
Registration Process	Online
Objective	To Promoting marriage registration
Benefits	Inter Cast Marriage Registration Facility
Category	Odisha Govt. Schemes
Official Website	www.sumangal.odisha.gov.in

Objective of Odisha Inter Caste Marriage Scheme

There are many objectives behind the launch of the Odisha Inter Caste Marriage Scheme which will be fulfilled by this portal, and one of the main objectives is to provide social integration in the state and remove un touch ability. The citizens of Orissa will overcome the domination of the upper caste people and there will be not a pinch of untouchability left among them. Along with all other benefits, cash incentives will also be provided to couples to encourage more and more people to participate in Inter Caste Marriage Scheme Odisha. Those who are getting married for the first time will be able to avail the services available on the Sumangal portal. [Also Read- Madhu Babu Pension Yojana: Application Form, Track Status & Beneficiary List]

CM also launched SUMANGAL Portal, developed by @stscdev, to grant incentive to inter-caste married couples under Odisha Right to Public Services Act, 2012. Applicants need to apply through https://t.co/1pNPqe6znz. #OdishaCares pic.twitter.com/gbyQbzQacy
— CMO Odisha (@CMO_Odisha) October 27, 2020

Inter Caste Marriage Benefits in Odisha

Following are the key features of the scheme-

An incentive of Rs 2.5 Lakh will be provided to the beneficiaries which were earlier 1 Lakh.
The scheme aims to encourage more inter-caste marriages for social equality and removing untouchability.
A marriage in which one of the spouses belonged to the Scheduled Caste and the other belonged to a non-Scheduled Caste would be considered for the incentive.
The marriage should be valid as per the law and duly registered under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
Both the spouses should be citizens of India permanent residents of Odisha and should be professing the Hindu religion.
The grant would be given only to people marrying for the first time. However in case, the bride is a widow or the bride-groom a widower, they would be eligible for the incentive.
The couple has to refund the amount within a year if the marriage ends in divorce within five years,” a government official said.
The incentive amount would be deposited in a joint account of the couple in any nationalized bank and they would be able to withdraw the amount only after three years of marriage.
The incentive would also be given for the purchase of lands/essential articles for house-hold or for starting a business.

Beneficiaries of Odisha Inter-caste Marriage Scheme 2024

If you want to apply for Odisha Inter-caste Marriage Scheme then you have to fulfill the below mentioned beneficiary: –

Inter-caste marriages were disputed matters between caste and Hindu belonging to the Hindu community. Inter-caste marriages are required by law to be valid and duly registered under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
Both the spouses of inter-caste marriages should be permanent citizens of Odisha and should be citizens of India.
One of the spouses should belong to a scheduled caste as defined under Article 341 of the Constitution of India.
According to this scheme, incentives will be provided for purchasing land / necessary articles for starting a house or holding business.
The incentive given by the government will be given only once or the person marrying for the first time will be entitled to the grant except in the case where the bride is a widow or bride-groom a widower and it is clearly mentioned in the marriage registration certificate Should be
The grant and above facilities will be acceptable from time to time in the case of marriage only after the date of issue of the government-issued resolution.
According to this plan no incentive is available on second or subsequent marriage.

Eligibility for Inter Caste Marriage Scheme Odisha

All the citizens of the state of Odisha who want to apply under the Inter Caste Marriage Scheme Odisha must fulfill the eligibility criteria given below:-

Inter-caste marriages between the Hindus caste and the Scheduled Castes (should belong to the Hindu community). The marriage should be valid as per the laws, and marriage should be registered under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
The couple should be permanent Indian citizens and also be residents of Odisha and should be professing the Hindu religion.
Anyone spouse (either the husband or wife) should belong to the scheduled castes as defined in Article 341 of the Constitution of India.
The incentive that will be given to the couple is to purchase lands/essential articles for house-hold or for starting a business for a living.
A grant will be given but only once i.e. if any persons marrying for the first time only will be entitled to the grant except in the case, where the bride is a widow or the bride-groom a widower and this should be clearly mentioned in the marriage certificate at the time of registration.
If in case of marriage solemnized only after dating of issue of Resolution issued by Govt. from time to time, then the award of the grant and the above facilities shall admissible.
No incentive is available on second or subsequent marriages, it is applicable only for 1st-time marriage.

Sumangal Portal Registration Required Documents

A list of documents required for the Odisha inter-caste marriage scheme application form is given below:-

Copy of Registered Marriage Certificate
Scanned Copy of both the spouses’ Caste or Community Certificate along with sub-caste.
Marriage Photo
Scanned Copy of Declaration Form Duly Signed: Annexure-II and Annexure IV.
Scanned Copy of Joint Bank Passbook Account