About this social welfare scheme
Under this scheme, the Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka gives incentives to the remarried widows belonging to SC Community. The incentive amount is Rs. 3 Lakh.
This scheme is aimed at encouraging widows to remarry by providing financial assistance to lead a normal life. The main objective of the scheme is to promote widow remarriage and rehabilitate widows by providing financial assistance. This scheme brings in a new dimension of social change among the widows.
Under this scheme, the Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka will give incentives to the remarried widows belonging to the SC Community. The incentive is provided only to those who have submitted applications within 1 year of marriage.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Incentive for the SC Widow Re-Marriage (ISCWR) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Social Welfare Department |
| Launch year | 2018 |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · Karnataka |
| Official portal | sw.kar.nic.in (see References at the end) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Social Welfare Department |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤Female
- 🏷️SC
- 💍Married / Widowed
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- If a widow from the Scheduled Caste community remarries a male from another caste, she will receive an incentive of Rs. 3 lakh.
- If the beneficiary has already received an incentive under the simple marriage, she will be eligible for Rs. 2.50 lakh under this scheme.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a resident of Karnataka.
- The applicant should be a widow.
- The widow should belong to the Scheduled Caste community.
- There is no annual income limit for this scheme.
- Incentives will be provided only to those who submit their application within one year of marriage.
- There are no caste/religion restrictions for the spouse.
Note: The couple should reside in Karnataka.
Who is not eligible
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Papers to keep ready
1) Aadhaar Card
2) RD Number of Caste Certificate
3) Present Marriage Registration Certificate
4) Copy of the Bank Passbook
5) Date of Birth Proof
6) Marriage Photo
7) Mobile Number
8) Previous Spouse's Death Certificate
9) Any address proof of the previous spouse
Registration walkthrough
Online
Step 1: First go to the official website.
Step 2: Using your Aadhaar Card, do the registration and provide all the required information.
Step 3: Upload all the relevant documents.
Step 4: After Registration, an SMS will be sent to the applicant and she can print the acknowledgement form as proof of application.
Step 5: Social Welfare department will do spot verification to verify the details provided by the applicant and process the application further.
Step 6: After successful spot verification by the department, the incentive will be credited to the registered bank account of the applicant.
Important dates
| Launch / start | 01 Jan 2018 |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
Who can get the benefits under this scheme?
Widows of SC community belonging to Karnataka State can get the benefits under this scheme.
What are the benefits that a person gets under this scheme?
Under this scheme, the Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka will give an incentive of Rs. 3 lakh to the remarried widows belonging to SC Community.
Is the benefit limited to only persons belonging to SC Community?
Yes, the benefit of this scheme is limited To The Married Widows Belonging To SC Community. The Spouse May Belong To Any Community.
Are Inter-Caste Married Couples eligible for this scheme?
Yes, inter-caste married couples are eligible for this scheme as long as the widow woman belongs to Scheduled Caste.
Is there a time limit to apply for this scheme?
Yes, the couple must apply for this scheme within one year of marriage.
Is there a limit on the income of family to avail this scheme?
No, there is no limit of income to be eligible for availing benefits under this scheme.
Can this scheme be applied online?
Yes, the application for this scheme is to be done online, the link for the same is https://swdservices.karnataka.gov.in/SWIncentive/WRM/WRMHAhome.aspx
Which documents are required for this scheme?
Aadhaar Card, RD Number of Caste Certificate, Present Marriage Registration Certificate, Copy of the Bank Passbook, Date of Birth Proof, Marriage Photo, Mobile Number, Previous Spouse's Death Certificate, and Any address proof of the previous spouse.
From where can I get the caste and marriage certificates?
Both Caste and Marriage certificates can be applied online. The links for these are as follows:
1. The link to get a Caste Certificate is – https://sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in/Category/Caste%20Certificate.html
2. The link to get a Marriage Certificate is – https://kaverionline.karnataka.gov.in/MarriageOfficeSearch/MarriageOffSearch
Which document can be used for Permanent Residence Proof?
You can use Aadhaar as permanent Address Proof.
References and official sources
Apply only on the official portal. Nothing is applied for on this site, and applying is free.
- Applicant Manual (PDF) sw.kar.nic.in
- Scheme Details sw.kar.nic.in
- Schemes In Kodagu District kodagu.nic.in
- Online Application Portal swdservices.karnataka.gov.in
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