Objectives and Financial Incentive Structure
The scheme aims to break caste barriers and foster communal harmony across rural and urban Rajasthan.
The government provides structured financial assistance, disbursed partly as an immediate fixed deposit and partly into a joint savings account.
- Incentive Breakdown: A significant portion is deposited as a multi-year fixed deposit in a nationalized bank, with the remaining balance credited for household setup
- Joint Ownership: Funds are held jointly in the names of both spouses to ensure mutual financial security
- Lock-In Period: The fixed deposit cannot be encashed prematurely, safeguarding the couple's long-term economic stability
Eligibility Criteria and Marriage Rules
Couples must meet statutory eligibility criteria regarding age, legal marriage registration, and domicile.
Both spouses must be recognized citizens of Rajasthan with no prior felony criminal convictions.
- Caste Criteria: One partner must belong to a recognized Scheduled Caste (SC) community, and the other must belong to a Non-SC general/other caste
- Age Limit: The bridegroom must be at least 21 years old and the bride must be at least 18 years old at the time of marriage
- First Marriage: The marriage must be the first legal marriage for both partners
- Application Window: Applications must be submitted within one year of statutory marriage registration
Application Process on SJED Rajasthan Portal
Eligible couples apply online through Rajasthan's Single Sign-On (SSO) portal and the SJED departmental portal.
District Social Welfare Officers verify submitted certificates before approving financial sanction orders.
- Required Documentation: Marriage registration certificate, Jan Aadhaar card, caste certificates of both spouses, secondary school age proof, and joint bank account details
- Online Submission: Apply via the Rajasthan SSO portal (sso.rajasthan.gov.in) under the SJED welfare schemes tab
- Verification: Physical verification by the District Social Justice and Empowerment Officer prior to fund release
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Common questions
What is the name of the inter-caste marriage scheme in Rajasthan?
It is officially named the Dr. Savita Ben Ambedkar Inter-Caste Marriage Incentive Scheme.
What is the caste requirement for the scheme?
One spouse must belong to a recognized Scheduled Caste (SC) community and the other must belong to a non-SC Hindu community.
Within what timeframe must couples apply after marriage?
Eligible couples must submit their application online within one year of formal marriage registration.
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