Karnataka Shaadi Bhagya — Marriage Grant for SC/ST/OBC

What is Karnataka Shaadi Bhagya?

Shaadi Bhagya is Karnataka government's marriage grant scheme that provides financial assistance at the time of marriage for girls from SC/ST and OBC communities. The scheme gives:

• ₹75,000 for brides from SC/ST communities
• ₹50,000 for brides from OBC/EBC communities

The grant is given in two installments (50% before marriage, 50% after).

Key Benefits

Who is Eligible?

The bride is eligible if:

• She belongs to SC/ST or OBC (2A/2B/3A/3B/Category 1) communities in Karnataka
• She is a permanent resident of Karnataka (minimum 15 years)
• She is 18 years or older on marriage date
• It is her first marriage
• Annual family income does not exceed ₹2 lakh (SC/ST) / ₹1.5 lakh (OBC) — check current limit at sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in

Documents Required

1. Aadhaar Card — bride's
2. Caste certificate — SC/ST/OBC from tahsildar
3. Age proof — Aadhaar, SSLC certificate
4. Income certificate — from tahsildar/revenue officer
5. Marriage invitation card (for pre-wedding application)
6. Marriage certificate (for post-wedding application)
7. Bank passbook — bride's Aadhaar-linked account
8. Residence proof — ration card or voter ID
9. Photograph — bride's

How to Apply — Step by Step

Step 1 — Apply on Seva Sindhu

Go to sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in:

1. Search for "Shaadi Bhagya"
2. Register / login with Aadhaar
3. Fill the application form
4. Upload all documents
5. Submit

Step 2 — Apply at Nadakacheri / Atalji Janasnehi Kendra

Alternatively, visit any Nadakacheri (local revenue office) or Atalji Janasnehi Kendra for assisted application.

Step 3 — Verification

Revenue officer verifies caste, income, age, and residency.

Step 4 — First Installment (Pre-Wedding)

After approval: 50% of the grant is released before the wedding.

Step 5 — Second Installment (Post-Wedding)

After submitting the marriage certificate post-wedding: remaining 50% is released.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. My marriage is next week. Is there time to apply?

Applications must ideally be submitted at least 30 days before marriage for the pre-wedding installment. If your marriage is very soon, apply immediately and also apply post-wedding for the second installment.

2. I belong to 2B OBC community. How much do I get?

OBC communities (all sub-categories 1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B) are eligible for ₹50,000. The amount is the same for all OBC sub-categories.

3. Can both the bride and groom be from OBC and apply separately?

The scheme is for the bride's family — the grant is for the bride (paid to her account). The groom's community doesn't matter for this application.

4. The scheme says income limit ₹1.5 lakh but our income is ₹2 lakh. Can we still apply?

Income limits are updated periodically. Confirm the current limit at sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in. If you marginally exceed the limit, the application may still be processed at the officer's discretion — try applying.

5. We applied online but the status shows "pending for long." What to do?

Visit the nearest Nadakacheri or Deputy Director, Social Welfare office with your application number. Pending applications are often delayed due to high volume — follow up personally.

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