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Incentive Award to Inter-Caste Married Couples

State 🎯 Tribal 🎯 Housing
📅 Published: 21 Feb 2026

The 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.

About This Scheme

The 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.

Benefits

An award with a value of ₹ 50,000/- (₹ 20,000/ – in cash, and ₹ 30,000/- in the form of a National Saving Certificate).

Eligibility Criteria

The bride and groom should be citizens of India.

The marriage should be performed between Scheduled Caste and other communities.

The marriage should be registered.

The marriage should be taking place for the first time between the bride and groom.

Both bride and groom or either of them should be a native of Puducherry.

The application should be submitted within 60 days from the date of performance of marriage.

Application Process

Apply Online

Step 1: Visit the

Official Website

of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.

Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click “

Login

“. In the login screen, click “

Register a New Membership

“.

Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declaration. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click “Signup”.

Step 4: Visit the

Official Website

of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.

Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click “

Login

“. In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click “Sign In”.

Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.

Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.

Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).

Step 9: Tick the declaration stating “I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of my Knowledge”. Submit the application and note the application number for

tracking your application

. The application number will also be received on your Registered Mobile Number / Registered Email ID.

*Track Your Application

here

* Access the User Manual for Online Application

here

Apply Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the

Office/ Sub-Office

of the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, and request the hard copy of the

prescribed format

of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in

Benefits

An award with a value of ₹ 50,000/- (₹ 20,000/ - in cash, and ₹ 30,000/- in the form of a National Saving Certificate).

Application Process

Apply Online
Step 1: Visit the Official Website
of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login
". In the login screen, click "Register a New Membership
".
Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declaration. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Signup".
Step 4: Visit the Official Website
of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login
". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".
Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.
Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.
Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
Step 9: Tick the declaration stating "I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of my Knowledge". Submit the application and note the application number for tracking your application
. The application number will also be received on your Registered Mobile Number / Registered Email ID.
*Track Your Application here

* Access the User Manual for Online Application here

Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office
of the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format
of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Scheme Details

Full NameIncentive Award to Inter-Caste Married Couples
Short TitleIAICMC
LevelState
Scheme ForFamily
CategoriesSocial welfare & Empowerment
StatesPuducherry
GenderAll
Caste/CategorySC, ST
AreaBoth
SourcemyScheme.gov.in ↗