Aswasakiranam
in Kerala
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Key dates and updates (Kerala)
Nationwide and Kerala-specific milestones. Verify on the official portal before you apply.
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| Scheme launch |
Aswasakiranam in Kerala
Aswasakiranam is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Kerala.
Apply for Aswasakiranam in Kerala
Scheme Overview
Aswasakiranam Scheme envisages assisting the caregivers of physically and mentally disabled bedridden patients, who are their family members or relatives. All those who have been providing caregiving service to patients since 02/08/10 will be paid monthly assistance with retrospective effect.
Eligibility Criteria
**Eligibility**
One who is totally bedridden and at home with a debilitating disability (physical, functional or mental).
One can not take care of himself/herself for any day-to-day activity without the support of another person.
One who belongs to a family, Below Poverty Line as per the BPL list and as per the ration card.
Benefits
Benefits
Through this scheme financial assistance of Rs 600 per month is provided to those caregivers who look after their physically and mentally bedridden patients.
All those citizens who have been providing caregiving services to the patients since 2nd August 2010 will be provided monthly assistance.
This financial assistance will be apart from the pension given to the patients.
Now the caregivers will not be required to depend on anyone for financial support because the government is going to provide them with monthly assistance which will help them in fulfilling their day-to-day needs.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Medical certificate attested by Govt./ Vayomithram / NRHM doctors. |
| 2 | Attested copy of BPL ration card / BPL certificate issued by Panchayat or Municipality or Corporation / Income certificate issued by village officer as proof for patient income. |
| 3 | Attested copy of Aadhar card/confirmation slip received. |
How to Apply in Kerala
Application Process First of all, go to the nearest Anganwadi or ICDS office Take the Application form from here. Now you have to fill out this application form by entering all the required details. After that, you have to upload all the required …
Offline — https://socialsecuritymission.gov.in/appln_info.php Application Process First of all, go to the nearest Anganwadi or ICDS office Take the Application form from here. Now you have to fill out this application form by entering all the required details. After that, you have to upload all the required documents Now you have to submit this form to the nearest Anganwadi Centre or ICDS office.
Common questions in Kerala
Who can apply for Aswasakiranam in Kerala?
Eligible residents of Kerala who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Aswasakiranam. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Aswasakiranam in Kerala?
Applicants in Kerala typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Aswasakiranam?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 2 August 2010 through 2 August 2010, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
Aswasakiranam Scheme envisages assisting the caregivers of physically and mentally disabled bedridden patients, who are their family members or relatives.