Financial Incentive For Inter-Caste Marriages Under Protection Of Civil Rights Act 1955 And Scheduled Castes And Scheduled Tribes (Prevention Of Atrocities) Act 1989 In Assam
The scheme aims to encourage inter-caste marriages in Assam. It provides a one-time financial assistance of ₹2,50,000/- in a joint fixed deposit for eligible couples where one spouse belongs to a Scheduled Caste and the other to a General Caste Hindu.
At a glance
| Level | State government |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Government of Assam |
| States and UTs | Assam |
| Areas | |
| Scheme for | Individuals |
| Tags | Marriage, Social Welfare, Financial Assistance, Caste, Husband, Wife |
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