Program brief
| Form of support | Cash, paid into the bank account |
|---|---|
| Meant for | Women |
| Level | State, Tamil Nadu |
| Field | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| How to apply | Online - via CSC |
Contents of this entry
Overview
The 'Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Ninaivu Inter-caste Marriage Assistance Scheme' was launched by the Social Welfare & Women Empowerment Dept. Tamil Nadu. The aim is to abolish caste & community discrimination by encouraging inter-caste marriage by giving financial assistance to newly married couples.
The 'Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Ninaivu Inter-caste Marriage Assistance Scheme' was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme's objective is to abolish caste and community discrimination by encouraging inter-caste marriage by giving financial assistance to newly married couples of whom one spouse should be from a Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe and the other from a different Community.
Further facts from the listing
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Benefits
- Financial Assistance of Rs. 25,000/-.
- 1 Sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam.
Mode of disbursal:
Rs. 15,000 through Electronic Clearing Service and Rs. 10,000 in the form of National Savings Certificate.
Eligibility
- Age
- 18 years or older
- Gender
- Female
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- The bride should have passed the 10th standard (5th standard in case the applicant is from a Scheduled Tribe).
- The age of the bride should be above 18 years at the time of marriage.
- One spouse should be from a Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe and the other should be from a different Community.
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Application steps
Online - via CSC
Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents needed to apply for the concerned scheme.
Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.
Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload copies of all the mandatory documents.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the CSC. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Application Deadline:
The application should be submitted within two years from the date of marriage.
Questions and answers
Can you explain the process of disbursal of financial assistance in detail?
Rs. 15,000 is disbursed through Electronic Clearing Service, and Rs. 10,000 is provided in the form of National Savings Certificate as part of the scheme.
What is the deadline for submitting the application under the scheme?
The application should be submitted within two years from the date of marriage.
What documents are required for the application process under this scheme?
Documents include Marriage Invitation/Marriage Registration Certificate, Community Certificates of the bride and bridegroom, and the Age Certificate of the bride.
What is the mode of application for the scheme, and where can applicants apply online?
Applicants can apply online via the Common Service Center (CSC) by completing the Biometric Verification Process.
What are the eligibility criteria for brides participating in the scheme?
The bride should have passed the 10th standard, and the age should be above 18 years at the time of marriage.
How is the financial assistance disbursed under the scheme?
Rs. 15,000 is disbursed through Electronic Clearing Service, and Rs. 10,000 is provided in the form of National Savings Certificate.
What financial assistance is provided to newly married couples under this scheme?
Couples receive Rs. 25,000 along with a 1 Sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam.
Which department of the government launched this scheme, and in which state is it implemented?
The Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department launched the scheme in Tamil Nadu.
What is the objective of the 'Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Ninaivu Inter-caste Marriage Assistance Scheme'?
The scheme aims to abolish caste and community discrimination by encouraging inter-caste marriage through financial assistance.
Can applicants submit physical copies of documents, or is the application process entirely online?
The application process is primarily online through the Common Service Center (CSC), where applicants upload copies of necessary documents.
What role does the Common Service Center (CSC) play in the application process, and why is biometric verification necessary?
CSC serves as the online application platform, and biometric verification ensures the authenticity of the applicants.
Are there any educational qualifications required for the bride to be eligible for the scheme, and how are these qualifications specified?
The bride should have passed the 10th standard, and in the case of Scheduled Tribes, 5th standard qualification is accepted.
Official portal and guidelines
Applications are submitted only on the provider's own portal. jsrr.in does not accept forms, documents or fees.
Documents from the provider
- Citizen's Charter cms.tn.gov.in, PDF
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Filed under
- StateTamil Nadu240
- FieldSocial welfare & Empowerment1447
- Eligible groupWomen452
- AgencyDepartment of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment27
- LevelState4048
- Award typeCash2722
- KeywordBackward Class19
- KeywordCommunity3
- KeywordFinancial Assistance1213
- KeywordInter-caste11
- KeywordMarriage114
- KeywordScheduled Caste250
- KeywordScheduled Tribes25
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