From Social Opposition to a Happy Family: How Inter-Caste Marriage Incentive Support Helped ASHOK and SABITA Build a Stable Life

India, Aug. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Marriage is an important part of family and social life, but couples from different caste backgrounds can sometimes face social opposition and challenges. Government initiatives supporting inter-caste marriages can help promote equality, social harmony and acceptance while providing financial assistance to eligible couples.

Demonstrating how timely government support can help couples overcome social and financial challenges, Shri Ashok Kumar Samantaray, aged 33, and Smt. Sabita Das, aged 30, decided to marry despite belonging to different caste categories. Ashok belongs to the General category, while Sabita belongs to the Kaibarta (SC) community. The couple, from Nirakarpur a...