Financial Assistance To Dependent Children Of Widows And Destitute Women
in Chandigarh
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Financial Assistance To Dependent Children Of Widows And Destitute Women in Chandigarh
Financial Assistance To Dependent Children Of Widows And Destitute Women is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Chandigarh.
Apply for Financial Assistance To Dependent Children Of Widows And Destitute Women in Chandigarh
Scheme Overview
The scheme "Financial Assistance To Dependent Children of Widows And Destitute Women" is a Social Welfare scheme by the Dept. of Social Welfare, Women & Child Development, Govt. of Chandigarh; to extend financial assistance (₹ 1000/- per month per child) to children who are fatherless or orphan.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a widow/destitute woman or with a dependent child/children. OR the legal guardian of the child/children who have been deprived of parental support or care after their parent's death or continued absence from home.
The age of the child/children should be less than or equal to 18 years.
If parents of the child/children have died, the assistance will be provided to the legal guardian.
The widow/destitute woman or the legal guardian should be a resident of the UT of Chandigarh for more than 3 years.
The child should not be in receipt of family pension from any State/Central Govt.
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**NOTE:** Children who have been given institutional care by government/NGO shall not be eligible for financial assistance.
Benefits
₹ 1000/- per month per child is provided for up to two children in a family to meet the cost of maintenance and education.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Applicant's Photo. |
| 2 | Birth Certificate of the Child (issued by the Registrar of Births & Deaths) |
| 3 | Bank Passbook. |
| 4 | Death Certificate of Child's Father. |
| 5 | Residence Proof of last three years (Voter Card, Ration Card, Electricity Bill etc.) of the Mother or the Legal Guardian (in case the child is an orphan). |
| 6 | Identity Proof (Voter Card/ Ration Card/Aadhar Card) of Widow Mother or Legal Guardian. |
How to Apply in Chandigarh
Step 1: Register on the ServicePlus portal. Verify your Email ID and Mobile Number via OTP.
Online — https://serviceonline.gov.in/dbt/viewServiceApplicationForm.do?serviceId=14280002&tempId=4993&templStatus=243&state=4&backButtonUrl= Step 1: Register on the ServicePlus portal. Verify your Email ID and Mobile Number via OTP.
Step 2: Login to the ServicePlus portal using the Username and Password received over your registered Email ID.
Online — https://serviceonline.gov.in/dbt/viewServiceApplicationForm.do?serviceId=14280002&tempId=4993&templStatus=243&state=4&backButtonUrl= Step 2: Login to the ServicePlus portal using the Username and Password received over your registered Email ID.
Step 3: Select State as "Chandigarh", and scroll down to the section titled "Find a Report of Your Interest". Click "List Of Services Offered Across The Country". You will be shown a list of all the schemes by the Govt. of Chandigarh.
Online — https://serviceonline.gov.in/dbt/viewServiceApplicationForm.do?serviceId=14280002&tempId=4993&templStatus=243&state=4&backButtonUrl= Step 3: Select State as "Chandigarh", and scroll down to the section titled "Find a Report of Your Interest". Click "List Of Services Offered Across The Country". You will be shown a list of all the schemes by the Govt. of Chandigarh.
Step 4: From the list, select "Financial Assistance To Dependent Children of Widows And Destitute Women".
Online — https://serviceonline.gov.in/dbt/viewServiceApplicationForm.do?serviceId=14280002&tempId=4993&templStatus=243&state=4&backButtonUrl= Step 4: From the list, select "Financial Assistance To Dependent Children of Widows And Destitute Women".
Step 5: You will be directed to the application form. Fill in all the mandatory fields (highlighted in a red asterisk):
Online — https://serviceonline.gov.in/dbt/viewServiceApplicationForm.do?serviceId=14280002&tempId=4993&templStatus=243&state=4&backButtonUrl= Details of the Applicant; Details of the Dependent; Reference Details of 2 Responsible Persons; Bank Details; Declaration.
Step 6: Click "Submit".
Online — https://serviceonline.gov.in/dbt/viewServiceApplicationForm.do?serviceId=14280002&tempId=4993&templStatus=243&state=4&backButtonUrl= Step 6: Click "Submit".
Common questions in Chandigarh
Who can apply for Financial Assistance To Dependent Children Of Widows And Destitute Women in Chandigarh?
Eligible residents of Chandigarh who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Financial Assistance To Dependent Children Of Widows And Destitute Women. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Financial Assistance To Dependent Children Of Widows And Destitute Women in Chandigarh?
Applicants in Chandigarh typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The children of the applicant must be below 18 years of age or studying in school or college.