Program brief
| Form of support | Cash, paid into the bank account |
|---|---|
| Level | State, Bihar |
| Field | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| How to apply | Offline |
Contents of this entry
Overview
The objective of this scheme is to end the caste system in the state and encourage inter-caste marriages by providing financial assistance to couples. Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries will receive a one-time grant of Rs. 1,00,000/-. This scheme is fully funded by the Government of Bihar.
The "Antarjatiye Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana" is a sub-scheme of the "Mukhyamantri Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana", initiated by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Bihar. The objective of this scheme is to end the caste system in the state and encourage inter-caste marriages by providing financial assistance to couples. This scheme is fully funded by the Government of Bihar.
Further facts from the listing
| Implementing agency | Social Welfare Department, Government Of Bihar |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Family |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Benefits
- Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries will receive a one-time grant of Rs. 1,00,000/-.
Note: The grant will be provided to the bride.
Eligibility
- Age
- 18 years or older
- Gender
- Female, Male
- State
- Bihar
- The bride and groom should be residents of Bihar.
- The marriage should be an inter-caste marriage.
- At the time of marriage, the bride should be at least 18 years old, and the groom should be at least 21 years old.
- The bride and groom should belong to poor families.
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Application steps
Offline
- To avail of the benefits of this scheme, individuals who meet the eligibility criteria should submit their applications in the prescribed form to the Assistant Director, District Social Security Office.
Note: After approval and verification, the details of the beneficiaries will be transmitted on the e-Suvidha portal for payment by the Assistant Director, District Social Security Office.
Grievance Redressal & Escalation Matrix:
- The complaint can be lodged in the Block Development Officer, Sub-divisional Office, Assistant Director, District Social Security Cell/District Child Protection Unit, Director, Social Security Office and the office of Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Social Welfare Department. The office of Public Grievance Redressal Officer is functioning at the sub-divisional level and the office of District Public Grievance Redressal Officer is functioning at the district level.
Questions and answers
What is the main objective of this scheme?
The scheme aims to end the caste system in Bihar and promote inter-caste marriages by offering financial support to eligible couples.
How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
Eligible beneficiaries receive a one-time grant of Rs. 1,00,000/-.
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
The bride and groom must be residents of Bihar, the marriage must be an inter-caste marriage, the bride must be at least 18 years old, the groom must be at least 21 years old, and both must come from poor families.
What is the minimum age requirement for the bride and groom?
The bride should be at least 18 years old, and the groom should be at least 21 years old at the time of marriage.
Where should individuals submit their applications for the scheme?
Applications should be submitted in the prescribed form to the Assistant Director, District Social Security Office.
How is the grant amount processed and disbursed?
After application approval and verification, the details of the beneficiaries are transmitted on the e-Suvidha portal for payment by the Assistant Director, District Social Security Office.
What should one do if there is a delay in processing the grant?
Complaints can be lodged with the Block Development Officer, Sub-divisional Office, Assistant Director, District Social Security Cell/District Child Protection Unit, Director, Social Security Office, or the office of Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Social Welfare Department.
Is there any income limit for eligibility?
Yes, both the bride and groom must come from poor families.
Official portal and guidelines
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Documents from the provider
- Scheme Details state.bihar.gov.in, PDF
- Official Website state.bihar.gov.in
- E-Suvidha Portal esuvidha.bihar.gov.in
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