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Alpsankhyak Muslim Parityaqta/Talaqshuda Mahila Sahayata Yojana
Minority Welfare Department
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scheme launch |
Overview
The objective of this scheme is to strengthen the economic condition of minority Muslim abandoned/divorced women and make them self-dependent by providing financial assistance of ₹25,000/-.
Details
Description
The scheme "Alpsankhyak Muslim Parityakta/Talaqshuda Mahila Sahayata Yojana" has been operated by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar, since the financial year 2006-07. The objective of this scheme is to strengthen the economic condition of minority Muslim abandoned/divorced women and make them self-dependent by providing financial assistance.
Benefits
• Under this scheme, the state government provides financial assistance of ₹25,000/- to minority Muslim abandoned/divorced women to strengthen their economic condition and make them self-reliant.
• **Note:** The grant amount will be directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank accounts through RTGS/DBT.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
2. The applicant should be a Muslim woman from a minority community.
3. The Muslim woman should fall under one of the following categories:
4. • Divorced
5. • Abandoned by her husband for more than 2 years
6. • Husband is completely mentally handicapped
7. The applicant's age should be between 18 and 50 years.
8. The applicant's annual family income should be less than ₹4,00,000/-.
9. The woman should not have remarried.
10. The benefits of this scheme are available only once in a lifetime.
11. Widow is not eligible for this scheme.
Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• Passport-size photograph
• Proof of age (any one of the following: birth certificate, matriculation or equivalent certificate, voter identity card, passport, or certificate issued by an executive magistrate)
• Community certificate
• Certificate of abandonment/divorce/recommendation letter
• Address proof
• Income certificate
• Certificate from the District Civil Surgeon in case of the husband's mental disability
• Photocopy of the bank passbook/bank account details
• Any additional documents as required
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When was the scheme introduced?
A: The scheme has been operational since the financial year 2006-07.
Q: What is the objective of this scheme?
A: The main objective is to strengthen the economic condition of minority Muslim abandoned/divorced women and make them self-dependent by providing financial assistance.
Q: Who can benefit from this scheme?
A: Minority Muslim women who are either divorced, abandoned by their husbands for more than two years, or whose husbands are completely mentally handicapped can benefit from the scheme.
Q: What financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
A: A one-time financial assistance of [?]25,000/- is provided to eligible women.
Q: How is the financial assistance provided to beneficiaries?
A: The grant amount is directly transferred to the beneficiaries' bank accounts through RTGS/DBT.
Q: Can a widow apply for this scheme?
A: No, widows are not eligible for this scheme.
Q: Is there any age limit for applying?
A: Yes, the applicant must be between 18 and 50 years of age.
Q: What is the income limit for eligibility?
A: The applicant's annual family income should be less than [?]4,00,000/-.
Q: Can a woman who has remarried apply for the scheme?
A: No, a woman who has remarried is not eligible for this scheme.
Q: How many times can a woman benefit from this scheme?
A: The benefit can be availed only once in a lifetime.
Q: What documents are required to apply for the scheme?
A: The applicant needs to submit proof of identity, residence, income, divorce/abandonment/medical certificate for the husband's mental condition, and bank account details.
Q: Where can I apply for this scheme?
A: You can apply at the office of the District Minority Welfare Officer in your respective district.
Q: How will I be informed about the approval of my application?
A: Beneficiaries will be informed via SMS, and the names and addresses of the beneficiaries will be published on the department's website and in an Urdu/Hindi daily newspaper.
Q: When will the advertisements for the scheme be published?
A: The Directorate of Minority Welfare will publish advertisements for the scheme in newspapers.
Q: Where can I get more information about the scheme?
A: You can contact the District Minority Welfare Officer's office in your district headquarters for more information.
The scheme "Alpsankhyak Muslim Parityakta/Talaqshuda Mahila Sahayata Yojana" has been operated by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar, since the financial year 2006-07. The objective of this scheme is to strengthen the economic condition of minority Muslim abandoned/divorced women and make them self-dependent by providing financial assistance.
Benefits
• Under this scheme, the state government provides financial assistance of ₹25,000/- to minority Muslim abandoned/divorced women to strengthen their economic condition and make them self-reliant.
• **Note:** The grant amount will be directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank accounts through RTGS/DBT.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
2. The applicant should be a Muslim woman from a minority community.
3. The Muslim woman should fall under one of the following categories:
4. • Divorced
5. • Abandoned by her husband for more than 2 years
6. • Husband is completely mentally handicapped
7. The applicant's age should be between 18 and 50 years.
8. The applicant's annual family income should be less than ₹4,00,000/-.
9. The woman should not have remarried.
10. The benefits of this scheme are available only once in a lifetime.
11. Widow is not eligible for this scheme.
Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• Passport-size photograph
• Proof of age (any one of the following: birth certificate, matriculation or equivalent certificate, voter identity card, passport, or certificate issued by an executive magistrate)
• Community certificate
• Certificate of abandonment/divorce/recommendation letter
• Address proof
• Income certificate
• Certificate from the District Civil Surgeon in case of the husband's mental disability
• Photocopy of the bank passbook/bank account details
• Any additional documents as required
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When was the scheme introduced?
A: The scheme has been operational since the financial year 2006-07.
Q: What is the objective of this scheme?
A: The main objective is to strengthen the economic condition of minority Muslim abandoned/divorced women and make them self-dependent by providing financial assistance.
Q: Who can benefit from this scheme?
A: Minority Muslim women who are either divorced, abandoned by their husbands for more than two years, or whose husbands are completely mentally handicapped can benefit from the scheme.
Q: What financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
A: A one-time financial assistance of [?]25,000/- is provided to eligible women.
Q: How is the financial assistance provided to beneficiaries?
A: The grant amount is directly transferred to the beneficiaries' bank accounts through RTGS/DBT.
Q: Can a widow apply for this scheme?
A: No, widows are not eligible for this scheme.
Q: Is there any age limit for applying?
A: Yes, the applicant must be between 18 and 50 years of age.
Q: What is the income limit for eligibility?
A: The applicant's annual family income should be less than [?]4,00,000/-.
Q: Can a woman who has remarried apply for the scheme?
A: No, a woman who has remarried is not eligible for this scheme.
Q: How many times can a woman benefit from this scheme?
A: The benefit can be availed only once in a lifetime.
Q: What documents are required to apply for the scheme?
A: The applicant needs to submit proof of identity, residence, income, divorce/abandonment/medical certificate for the husband's mental condition, and bank account details.
Q: Where can I apply for this scheme?
A: You can apply at the office of the District Minority Welfare Officer in your respective district.
Q: How will I be informed about the approval of my application?
A: Beneficiaries will be informed via SMS, and the names and addresses of the beneficiaries will be published on the department's website and in an Urdu/Hindi daily newspaper.
Q: When will the advertisements for the scheme be published?
A: The Directorate of Minority Welfare will publish advertisements for the scheme in newspapers.
Q: Where can I get more information about the scheme?
A: You can contact the District Minority Welfare Officer's office in your district headquarters for more information.
Eligibility Criteria
1
The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
2
The applicant should be a Muslim woman from a minority community.
3
The Muslim woman should fall under one of the following categories:
4
• Divorced
5
• Abandoned by her husband for more than 2 years
6
• Husband is completely mentally handicapped
7
The applicant's age should be between 18 and 50 years.
8
The applicant's annual family income should be less than ₹4,00,000/-.
9
The woman should not have remarried.
10
The benefits of this scheme are available only once in a lifetime.
11
Widow is not eligible for this scheme.
Benefits
Under this scheme, the state government provides financial assistance of ₹25,000/- to minority Muslim abandoned/divorced women to strengthen their economic condition and make them self-reliant.
**Note:** The grant amount will be directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank accounts through RTGS/DBT.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar Card |
| 2 | Passport-size photograph |
| 3 | Proof of age (any one of the following: birth certificate, matriculation or equivalent certificate, voter identity card, passport, or certificate issued by an executive magistrate) |
| 4 | Community certificate |
| 5 | Certificate of abandonment/divorce/recommendation letter |
| 6 | Address proof |
| 7 | Income certificate |
| 8 | Certificate from the District Civil Surgeon in case of the husband's mental disability |
| 9 | Photocopy of the bank passbook/bank account details |
| 10 | Any additional documents as required |
Frequently Asked Questions
The scheme has been operational since the financial year 2006-07.
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