Incentive For The SC Widow Remarriage

Key facts

Benefit	₹3 lakh
Who	Widows of SC community in Karnataka
How paid	Direct bank transfer
Implemented by	Social Welfare Department, Karnataka
Official portal	https://sw.kar.nic.in/swincentive/WRM/WRMRegistrationForm.aspx
Application window	Apply within 1 year of marriage

Benefits

Beneficiaries receive a one-time financial assistance of ₹3 lakh to support their remarriage and rehabilitation.

Who can apply

Women / girls only
Category: SC
Resident of Karnataka
not income tax payer
no government employee in family
married widowed divorced or abandoned

Eligible applicants must be female, belong to the Scheduled Caste community, and reside in Karnataka. They should not be income tax payers or government employees, and must be married, widowed, divorced, or abandoned.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted online through the official website of the Karnataka Social Welfare Department.

Visit the official website of the Karnataka Social Welfare Department.
Register using your Aadhaar Card and provide the required information.
Upload all necessary documents as specified.
After registration, an SMS confirmation will be sent; print the acknowledgement form.
The department will conduct a spot verification of the provided details.
Upon successful verification, the incentive will be credited to the applicant's bank account.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Aadhaar Card
RD Number of Caste Certificate
Current Marriage Registration Certificate
Copy of the Bank Passbook
Date of Birth Proof
Marriage Photo
Mobile Number
Previous Spouse's Death Certificate
Any address proof of the previous spouse

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 one year of marriage.
Verification failed	Check that the details provided match the documents submitted and ensure the application is complete.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for this scheme?

Widows from the SC community residing in Karnataka can apply for this scheme.

What is the financial benefit provided?

The scheme offers a one-time incentive of ₹3 lakh to eligible remarried widows.

Is there an income limit to qualify for this scheme?

No, there is no income limit for applicants to avail benefits under this scheme.

Can inter-caste married couples apply?

Yes, inter-caste couples are eligible as long as the widow belongs to the SC community.

What documents are required for the application?

Required documents include Aadhaar Card, caste certificate, marriage registration certificate, bank passbook, date of birth proof, marriage photo, mobile number, previous spouse's death certificate, and address proof of the previous spouse.

How long do applicants have to apply after marriage?

Applications must be submitted within one year of the marriage date.

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.