Program brief
| Form of support | Cash, paid into the bank account |
|---|---|
| Meant for | Children |
| Level | State, Uttarakhand |
| Field | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| How to apply | Offline |
Contents of this entry
Overview
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to children upto age of 18 years, including those who have lost both parents, those whose main earning parent has died, & children who have suffered due to violation of laws, child labor, child trafficking, child marriage & similar circumstances.
The “Sponsorship Scheme” is implemented by the Women Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to children up to the age of 18 years who are in need of care and protection. It is a centrally sponsored scheme, funded 90% by the Government of India.
Further facts from the listing
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|
Benefits
Beneficiaries are provided assistance of Rs. 4,000/- per month till the age of 18 years, directly deposited into their bank account.
Eligibility
- Age
- Up to 18 years
- Family income
- Up to Rs. 72,000 a year
- State
- Uttarakhand
- The child/beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- Children up to 18 years of age belonging to families with an annual income of up to Rs. 72,000/- in rural areas and Rs. 96,000/- in urban areas.
- Children who have lost both parents/guardians.
- Children covered under the PM CARES scheme, children belonging to families that have lost their primary breadwinner.
- Children in conflict with the law (CCL).
- Child labor victims, child trafficking victims, children affected by child marriage, POCSO victims, children registered on the Bal Swaraj Portal, as well as other children in need of care and protection.
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Application steps
Offline
- To avail the benefits of the scheme, applicants must obtain an application form from the District Probation Office. Along with the completed application form, the following documents must be submitted: the child’s Aadhaar card, the child’s bank account (or the guardian’s bank account in case of a minor), death certificates of both parents (in case of parental death), and a medical certificate in case of critical illness or disability of the parents. Additionally, the Aadhaar card of the guardian or parent must also be attached.
- After that, the application form is submitted to the District Probation Office. Thereafter, approval is given by the district level committee headed by the District Magistrate. However, not all applicants may receive the benefit, as the Government of India sets target limits for each district. Only those applications selected within the prescribed target limit are granted the benefit.
Questions and answers
Who is eligible for the scheme?
Children who are residents of Uttarakhand, up to 18 years of age, belonging to families with annual income up to Rs. 72,000 (rural) or Rs. 96,000 (urban), and who meet specific conditions such as loss of parents, critical illness of parents, or victims of abuse or trafficking.
What is the financial assistance provided under the scheme?
Beneficiaries receive Rs. 4,000 per month, which is directly deposited into their bank account until they reach 18 years of age.
Where can I get the application form?
The application form can be obtained from the District Probation Office.
Where should the completed application be submitted?
The completed application, along with supporting documents, should be submitted to the District Probation Office.
Who approves the applications?
Applications are approved by a district-level committee headed by the District Magistrate.
Is every applicant guaranteed to receive the benefit?
No, benefits are given only to selected applicants, as the Government of India sets target limits for each district.
Is there a minimum or maximum age for children to apply?
Children must be up to 18 years of age to be eligible.
Are children from urban areas eligible?
Yes, children from both urban and rural areas are eligible, subject to income limits.
Official portal and guidelines
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Filed under
- StateUttarakhand446
- FieldSocial welfare & Empowerment1447
- FieldWomen and Child468
- Eligible groupChildren284
- AgencyDepartment Of Woman Empowerment & Child Development17
- LevelState4048
- Award typeCash2722
- KeywordChild Labour
- KeywordChild Marriage
- KeywordChild Victims
- KeywordOrphan Child3
- KeywordPOCSO Victims
- KeywordSponsorship3
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