Incentive For The Devadasi Children’s Marriage

Key facts

Benefit	₹5 lakh (women), ₹3 lakh (men)
Who	Devadasi children married couple from SC community
How paid	One-time cash incentive
Income limit	₹5 lakh per annum
Implemented by	Social Welfare Department, Karnataka
Official portal	https://sw.kar.nic.in/swincentive/dvds/DVDSRegistrationForm.aspx
Application window	Apply within 18 months of marriage

Benefits

Eligible couples can receive a one-time cash incentive of ₹3,00,000 for men and ₹5,00,000 for women, depending on the gender of the applicant.

Who can apply

Household income ≤ ₹5,00,000/year
Category: SC
Resident of Karnataka
not income tax payer
no government employee in family
poor household

Applicants must be residents of Karnataka and belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community. The annual family income should not exceed ₹5,00,000, and there should be no government employees in the family. Additionally, the application must be submitted within 18 months of the marriage.

How to apply

Applications for the scheme can be submitted online through the official website.

Visit the official website for the scheme.
Register using your Aadhaar number and provide the required details.
Upload all necessary documents as specified.
After registration, an SMS confirmation will be sent to the couple.
The Social Welfare Department will conduct a spot verification of the provided details.
Upon successful verification, the incentive will be credited to the couple's joint bank account.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Aadhaar
RD Number of Caste Certificate
RD Number of Income Certificate
Copy of the Bank Passbook
Marriage Registration Certificate
Marriage Photo
Mobile Number
Devadasi Registration Certificate

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application not processed	Ensure all required documents are uploaded and the application is submitted within 18 months of marriage.
Incorrect incentive amount received	Verify eligibility criteria and ensure that the application was submitted correctly with accurate details.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for this scheme?

Individuals from the SC community in Karnataka who are marrying a Devadasi child are eligible for the benefits.

What is the incentive amount provided under this scheme?

The incentive amount is ₹3,00,000 for men and ₹5,00,000 for women, applicable to couples married on or after April 1, 2018.

Is the scheme limited to a specific religion?

Yes, this scheme is specifically for followers of the Hindu religion.

What documents are required to apply?

Applicants need to provide Aadhaar, caste and income certificates, a bank passbook, marriage registration certificate, marriage photo, and a Devadasi registration certificate.

How can I obtain caste and income certificates?

Caste and income certificates can be obtained online through the Karnataka government's Seva Sindhu portal.

What is the time limit for submitting the application?

Applications must be submitted within 18 months of the marriage date to be eligible for the incentive.

Key terms explained

SC / ST / OBC: Official social categories — Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes — used for reservations and targeted welfare schemes.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.