• Prof. Ashish Ramesh Borkar
• Dr. Ravindra Vithoba Vikhar

Abstract: Few couples in India are willing to disobey this strict societal norm because doing so can lead to intense communal animosity and even honour killings. The India Human Development Survey 2011–12 data analysis shows a negligible increase in this social incongruity since 1951 to reach 4.5% in 2012. The northeastern region has the highest prevalence (11.6%), whereas caste-ridden central India has the lowest prevalence (1.8%). Multivariate data show that when choosing a life mate, caste is less important when women are given the option. It is quite popular among women who chose their husbands independently and were acquainted with them for at least a year prior to marriage. Contrary to popular belief, education cannot encourage inter-caste unions. In Dalit (lowest social standing) households, the likelihood of an intercaste marriage is substantially lower than it is for households of higher castes. In order to encourage intercaste marriage, which has the potential to lessen the grip of India's caste system, persistent, targeted efforts are required.

Inter-caste marriage India,India Human Development Survey,mate selection,caste system

"Understanding the Inter-Caste Marriage Story in India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 3, page no.c29-c34, March-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2303205.pdf

"Understanding the Inter-Caste Marriage Story in India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 3, page no. ppc29-c34, March-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2303205.pdf