What happened: Odisha couple received incentive support after an inter-caste marriage
An Odisha couple, Ashok Kumar Samantaray and Sabita Das, took the decision to marry despite belonging to different caste categories and facing opposition from their families and local communities. The PIB release attributes their financial support to the Inter-Caste Marriage Incentive and links the support to stability in early married life and improved acceptance over time.
Names, places, and financial support in the PIB case
The PIB communication provides specific details of the couple and the incentive amount.
Key case details stated in the PIB release:
The couple and their decision:
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