Building a New Beginning Through the Inter-Caste Marriage Incentive Scheme

The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment highlighted the journey of a beneficiary couple, Mr. Aditya Sadhu Sawant and Mrs. Khushi Pravin Shaha, under the Inter-Caste Marriage Incentive Scheme. Following their marriage on 1st June 2026, the couple received financial assistance from the scheme implemented by the Government of Maharashtra and the Social Welfare Department. According to the release, this targeted assistance helped them overcome initial financial and social challenges in setting up their household, purchase essential items, and build a stable foundation. The release notes that the scheme contributes to social integration, encourages the reduction of caste-based discrimination, and reinforces values of equality and fraternity.