Jeevanam Self-Employment Scheme To Dependents Of Crime Victims

Description
The scheme “Jeevanam Self-Employment Scheme to Dependents of Crime Victims” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. As part of strengthening the victim support services in the State, the Government of Kerala has started this scheme which provides financial aid to dependents as well as victims of crime. The assistance would benefit those who were struggling to make a living, including dependents of the victims of the crime and those with serious injuries. When a crime is committed it can have significant, yet varying consequences, on the individual who became the victim of the crime and his family. The devastating impact of crime results in emotional, psychological, and physical as well as financial consequences. If the head of the family is killed or injured in a crime, the family is left without the main breadwinner. Killing or seriously injuring the earning member of the household as a result of the crime will deprive a family of their livelihood.

Exclusions
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Benefits
• Note: The amount will be transferred to the respective applicant’s bank account.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
2. The applicant must be either the person who has been seriously injured in a crime or must be a dependent - Wife/Husband/Unmarried son or daughter of the victim of the crime.
3. The annual income of the family should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.
4. The applicant should have applied within 5 years of the crime.
5. **Note:** The beneficiary selected for the grant–in–aid is required to execute an agreement with the Department of social justice on a stamp paper of ₹200/- to meet the above criteria.

Required Documents
• Copy of Aadhaar card
• Mobile number
• Email id
• Passport Size Photo
• Copy of Ration Card (Submit the page containing the name of the ration card holder and the page containing the family members together)
• Project proposal of the proposed work/business
• Income Certificate
• Copy of FIR
• Copy of Bank Passbook- Bank account details
• Other documents, if any

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the “Jeevanam Self-Employment Scheme to Dependents of Crime Victims” scheme?
A: The Government of Kerala has started this scheme which provides financial aid to dependents as well as victims of crime. The assistance would benefit those who were struggling to make a living, including dependents of the victims of the crime and those with serious injuries.

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 applicant must be either the person who has been seriously injured in a crime or must be a dependent - Wife/Husband/Unmarried son or daughter of the victim of the crime.

Q: Is this scheme only for the dependents of Crime Victims?
A: Yes, this scheme is only for the dependents of Crime Victims.

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

Q: What is the income criterion under the scheme?
A: The annual income of the family should not exceed [?]1,00,000/-.

Q: How many times a beneficiary can avail of the benefit under this scheme?
A: Only once a beneficiary can avail of the benefit under this scheme.

Q: What is the benefit of the scheme?
A: Under the scheme, financial assistance of [?]20,000/- will be provided as one-time assistance to the eligible beneficiary.

Q: Is the beneficiary selected for the grant–in–aid required to execute an agreement with the department?
A: Yes, the beneficiary selected for the grant-in-aid is required to execute an agreement with the Department of social justice on a stamp paper of [?]200/- to meet the above criteria.

Q: Within how many days the applicant should apply for financial assistance?
A: The applicant should have applied within 5 years of the crime.

Q: How can an applicant apply under the scheme?
A: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant should visit the Official Portal- SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal. https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in