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Incentive For The Intra Caste Marriage within Scheduled Tribe Community

Karnataka

This scheme is run by the Tribal Welfare Department of the Karnataka government. It provides financial incentive to couples who wish to marry within the Scheduled Tribe community but from different sub-castes. The scheme aims to promote unity and reduce caste-based divisions within tribal communities. Both bride and groom must belong to Scheduled Tribe communities to be eligible.

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Grant of Subsidy for Purchase of Mangalyam to the Bridegroom of Weaker Section

Puducherry

This scheme is run by the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Puducherry. It provides financial assistance to bridegrooms from weaker sections of society to help them purchase Mangalyam (sacred marriage ornament). The scheme aims to support economically disadvantaged families during marriage ceremonies.

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Arundhati Gold Scheme

Assam

Arundhati Gold Scheme is a welfare initiative run by the Government of Assam, launched on January 1, 2020. Under this scheme, every bride receives 10 grams of gold as a gift from the government. The bride and bridegroom can apply for the scheme before or around the time of their wedding to receive this financial assistance.

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Scheduled Tribe Relief Scheme

Madhya Pradesh

The Scheduled Tribe Relief Scheme is a financial assistance program run by the Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste Department of Madhya Pradesh Government. Launched on 31st March 2017, it provides immediate support to destitute tribal brides and assistance to disabled, elderly, blind, and economically poor individuals from Scheduled Tribe communities. The scheme aims to help vulnerable tribal citizens meet their basic needs during difficult times.

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Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme-1

Tamil Nadu

This Tamil Nadu state scheme provides financial assistance and gold to brides who have completed Class 10th education. Run by the Tamil Nadu government, it aims to support financially poor families in meeting marriage expenses. The scheme applies to marriages conducted from May 17, 2011 onwards. It honors the memory of Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar, a social reformer.

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Incentive to Widow's Remarriage

Puducherry

This scheme is run by the Puducherry government to help widows remarry and live a normal life in society. It provides financial support to eligible widows who wish to remarry. The bridegroom must be either a bachelor or a widower. The scheme aims to reduce social stigma and help widows rebuild their lives.

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Financial Assistance for Marriage of Poor Scheduled Caste Brides

Puducherry

This scheme provides financial assistance to help poor families from Scheduled Castes perform the marriage of their daughters. It is run by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department of the Government of Puducherry. The scheme aims to reduce the financial burden on SC families during their daughter's marriage and promote social welfare.

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Grant of Financial Assistance for Performance of Marriage of Poor Brides Living Below Poverty Line

Puducherry

This scheme provides financial assistance to help poor brides cover their marriage expenses. Run by the Department of Women and Child Development in Puducherry, it supports women living below the poverty line. The assistance is given for the first marriage only. The goal is to reduce the financial burden on poor families during marriage.

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