Odisha Inter Caste Marriage Scheme:- The Chief Minister of Odisha that is Mr. Naveen Patnaik has launched a web portal that will promote inter-caste marriages. In this article today, we will share with all of you the details of the new opportunities which have been launched by the concerned authorities of the Odisha Government for the year 2023. In this article, we will share with all of you the details through which you will be able to apply for the Sumangal Portal which has been launched virtually on Tuesday by the Chief Minister of Odisha. We will also share with you all the step-by-step procedures to apply for the incentives presented by the Chief Minister in the inter-caste marriages of Orissa.
Odisha Inter Caste Marriage Scheme
The scheme has been launched by the concerned authorities of the Odisha government to encourage people to marry in intercaste. The Chief Minister of Odisha announced an instant hike of rupees 1.5 lakh in the incentive amount given to the inter-caste marriage couple. Previously, the amount was rupees 100000. The Chief Minister also said those inter-caste marriages are the backbone of bringing social harmony to society. The incentive was increased in the year 2017 in the month of August. In that year, it increased from rupees 50000 to rupees 1.5 Lacs. A new portal that has been developed by the state government will help in the transparent movement of the incentive scheme.
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Objective Of Inter Caste Marriage Scheme
There are a lot of objectives that will be fulfilled l through the launching of this scheme and one of the main objectives is to provide social integration and remove of untouchability. The people will be able to overcome the supremacy of the higher caste and they will be able to go ahead with not even a pinch of untouchability left in them. Along with all of the other procedures, cash incentives will also be provided to the people so that more and more people are encouraged to undertake inter-caste marriages. People who are getting married for the first time will be able to avail of the services of the portal.
CM also launched SUMANGAL Portal, developed by @stscdev, to grant incentive to inter-caste married couples under Odisha Right to Public Services Act, 2012. Applicants need to apply through https://t.co/1pNPqe6znz. #OdishaCares pic.twitter.com/gbyQbzQacy
— CMO Odisha (@CMO_Odisha) October 27, 2020
Details Of Odisha Inter Caste Marriage Scheme
Name | Odisha Inter Caste Marriage Scheme |
Launched by | Odisha Government |
Objective | Providing 1.5 lacs incentive |
Beneficiaries | Inter-caste marriage couple |
Official site | http://sumangal.odisha.gov.in/#/login |
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Benefits And Features Of Odisha Inter Caste Marriage Scheme
- The chief minister of Odisha Minister Naveen Patnaik has launched Odisha Inter-Caste Marriage Scheme
- Under this scheme inter-caste marriages in the state of Odisha are encouraged
- Under Odisha inter-caste marriage scheme Rs 1.5 lakh incentives are given to the couple
- Previously this amount was Rs 100000
- With the help of Odisha’s inter-caste marriage scheme, social harmony in the society will be created
- The incentive amount under this scheme has increased in the year 2017
- If you want to get the benefit of the Odisha inter-caste marriage scheme then you have to apply through the official website
- There is no need to go to any government offices in order to apply for this scheme
- This will save a lot of time and money and will also bring transparency in the system
- The benefit amount under the Odisha inter-caste marriage scheme is directly transferred into the bank account of the beneficiary through to direct benefit transfer method
- With the help of this scheme values like Liberty, equality, and fraternity in society will establish.
Beneficiaries Of Odisha Inter Caste Marriage Scheme
The following people are eligible to apply for the Orissa inter-caste marriage scheme:-
- Inter-caste marriages were solemnized between the caste Hindus and the Scheduled Castes belonging to the Hindu community. The marriage should be valid as per the law and duly registered under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
- Both spouses should be citizens of India permanent residents of Odisha and should be professing the Hindu religion.
- One of the spouses should belong to the scheduled castes as defined under Article 341 of the Constitution of India.
- The incentive would be given for the purchase of lands/essential articles for households or for starting a business.
- The grant shall give only once i.e. persons marrying for the first time only will be entitled to the grant except in the case, where the bride is a widow or the bride-groom a widower and this should be clearly mentioned in the marriage registration certificate.
- Award of grant and the above facilities shall be admissible in case of marriage solemnized only after dating of issue of Resolution issued by Govt. from time to time.
- No incentive is available for second or subsequent marriage.
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Documents Required
The following documents require to submit with the Odisha inter-caste marriage scheme application form:-
- Scanned photocopy of the registered marriage certificate.
- Scanned photocopy of caste certificate of both spouses stating there in the community and the sub-caste to which they belong;
- The Scanned joint photo of the couple( husband & wife ).
- Scanned photocopy of Declaration form duly signed: ANNEXURE II & Annexure-IV.
- Scanned photocopy of the joint bank passbook of the couple in any Govt./Nationalized Bank.
Registration Procedure Of Odisha Inter Caste Marriage Scheme
To register yourself on the portal you need to follow the simple procedure given below:-
- Now you have to click on the option called Register here
- If you have already registered then you have to just log in by entering your phone number, password, OTP, and captcha code.
- The registration form will display on your screen
- Enter your details
- Enter name, password, phone number, address, district, block, city, and all of the other details.
- And Enter the captcha code
- Click on register.
Applicant’s Login Procedure
- First of all, go to the official website of the sSumangal portal
- The home page will open before you
- On the homepage, you have to go to the login section
- Now you have to select the category of applicant
- Now you have to enter your phone number, password, and OTP
- After verifying OTP enter the captcha code
- After that, you have to click on the login
- By following this procedure you can do an applicant login
Authorised User Login Procedure
- Go to the official website of the Sumangal portal
- The home page will open before you
- On the homepage, you have to go to the login section
- After that, you have to select the category of authorized user
- Now you have to enter your email id, password and captcha code
- After that, you have to click on the login
- By following this procedure you can do authorized user login
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