Incentive Award to Inter-Caste Married Couples
✓ Information verified — June 2026The scheme “Incentive Award to Inter-Caste Married Couples” was introduced by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry. The objective of the scheme is to reduce the effect of untouchability and as a step towards bringing about a casteless society.
What You Get
- Incentive award to couples who marry across caste boundaries
- Financial assistance to promote inter-caste marriages
- Recognition and support for socially progressive unions
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- At least one spouse must belong to a Scheduled Caste
- The couple must be legally married
- Residents of Puducherry
- Marriage must be registered
- Age requirements as per marriage laws
Documents Needed
0/5 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Marriage Certificate
- 3. Caste Certificate
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Address Proof
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Puducherry
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/iaicmcRelated Schemes
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