Abhayakiranam Scheme-Financial Assistance To Destitute Widows

Description
The “Abhayakiranam Scheme-Financial Assistance to Destitute Widows” scheme was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. This scheme aims to provide a safe and better living environment for destitute and homeless widows. Under this scheme, monthly financial assistance will be given to the close relatives of destitute widows who provide protection and shelter to them. In the initial phase, the State Government has accorded Administrative Sanction for providing financial assistance to 200 persons at ₹1,000/- each for 6 months.

Benefits
• Financial assistance of ₹1000/- per month will be provided to the close relatives of destitute widows who provide protection and shelter to them.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a resident of Kerala State.
2. The age limit of the applicant (destitute widow) must be above 50 years.
3. The annual family income should be below ₹1,00,000/-.
4. The applicant should not be receiving a service pension or family pension.
5. The applicant should not be a beneficiary of schemes implemented through the Social Justice Department (Aswasakiranam, Samashwasam).
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Required Documents
• Passport size photo
• Attested copy of SSLC certificate/Election ID card/ Aadhaar card for age proof.
• Certificate from the concerned Village officer showing that the applicant is a widow and is under the protection of a relative.
• Attested copy of Ration card/Income certificate from Village office/BPL certificate
• Bank account details

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The aim of this scheme is to provide a safe and better living environment for destitute and homeless widows.

Q: Which department has launched this scheme?
A: Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala

Q: Who is eligible to get the benefits under the scheme?
A: The destitute widows of Kerala State are eligible to apply under the scheme.

Q: Is this scheme only for destitute widows?
A: Yes, this scheme is only for destitute widows.

Q: Is this scheme only for a resident of Kerala?
A: Yes, the applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.

Q: What is the benefit of the scheme?
A: Financial assistance of [?]1000/- per month will be provided to the close relatives of destitute widows who provide protection and shelter to them.

Q: What is the age limit for the applicant to apply under the scheme?
A: The age limit of the applicant (destitute widow) must be above 50 years.

Q: What is the income criterion under the scheme?
A: The annual family income should be below [?]1,00,000/-.

Q: Can an applicant be eligible to apply if she is receiving a service pension or family pension?
A: No, the applicant should not be receiving a service pension or family pension.

Q: Where can I get the application form?
A: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit the nearest District Social Justice Office and collect the application form. The application form can also be downloaded from the official website of the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala. http://sjd.kerala.gov.in

Q: Where shall I submit the application form?
A: The duly filled application form along with supporting documents has to be submitted to the concerned District Social Justice Office.