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The problem studied here is “Incentives as a tool to tackle Social Problems- A Case Study of Cash Incentive for the Girl Child Marriage in Telangana State of India” with the following objectives: 1) To find out the impact of Kalyana Lakshmi/ Shadimubarak scheme on child marriages.2) To find out the impact of Kalyana Lakshmi/ Shadimubarak scheme on child marriages on various social groups.3) To suggest the measures to tackle the problem of child marriages through Kalyana Lakshmi Scheme. Survey method has been followed. Primary data has been used for analysis and secondary source has been used for information. Three years period from 2011 to 2014 (prior to scheme implementation) and three years period from 2014 to 2017 ( post implementation ) has been take for the study. Central tendency and percentage tools have been utilized and the findings are Kalyana Lakshmi scheme has made positive impact on child marriages i.e., child marriages decreased due to Kalyana Lakshmi Scheme. The Kalyana Lakshmi scheme has impact on all communities.