The objective is to diminish caste consciousness among people and encourage inter-caste marriages.

The scheme has been effective since 1st April, 1983.

A financial assistance of ₹2,50,000/- is provided to the couple.

₹1,25,000/- is transferred to the couple’s joint account immediately after marriage, and the remaining ₹1,25,000/- is deposited in their joint fixed deposit account with a 3-year lock-in period.

Couples where one spouse is from a Scheduled Caste and the other is from a Non-Scheduled Caste, both spouses should be Indian citizens and permanent residents of Haryana.

No, only permanent residents of Haryana are eligible.

The bride must be at least 18 years old, and the groom must be at least 21 years old.

No, the benefit is only applicable for the first marriage.

Yes, the application must be made within 3 years from the date of marriage.

The lock-in period is 3 years, and it cannot be encashed prematurely.

Applications can be made through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal: https://saralharyana.gov.in/

No, beneficiaries who have received benefits under similar schemes cannot apply.

Yes, it is a 50:50 sharing basis scheme of the Government of India and the State Government.