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The ancient code of social stratification which is the caste system defined how a person will earn a living and whom to marry. The other name for the caste system is Jati. The ancient tradition prevails in today's world. But the shift of ancient tradition to contemporary evolved during these years. Well, the caste system is a hereditary social hierarchy also called the Jati system existed for nearly 2000 years. Historians believe that this social distinction may be based on ancient Hinduism. According to Hinduism, the caste system is acquired by the individual's soul and passion. It is not based on hereditary. Over the centuries it has been degraded and thought that the caste system is attained by birth and passed on from generation to generation. This ideology contradicted th...

We often heard of news on inter-caste marriage which still is a taboo to some restricted communities in India.A marriage between a couple belonging to different castes.Mostly one of the spouses belongs to the Dalit community and the other belongs to a higher caste of the social caste system. Schemes and provisions The central government provides special provisions and schemes under the Protection of Civil Rights Act (PCR) and Preventions of Atrocities Act (POA). In addition, the government further provide incentives as an aid to the eligible newly married couple.Under the Dr.Ambedkar Scheme for Social Integration through Inter-caste Marriages and the eligible couple can claim the said provisions of the government. Furthermore,the application must be under the discretion and...

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Inter-caste marriage Schemes – Government Initiatives