Matru Jyothi - Financial Assistance For PwD Mothers

Description
The scheme “Matru Jyothi - Financial Assistance for PwD Mothers” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹2,000/- will be provided to differently-abled mothers coming under the purview of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities RPwD Act 2016 https://disabilityaffairs.gov.in/content/page/acts.php :~:text=The%20Rights%20of%20Persons%20with%20Disabilities%20 RPwD %20Act%2C%202016&text=Responsibility%20has%20been%20cast%20upon,an%20evolving%20and%20dynamic%20concept. . As per the scheme, financial assistance will be provided to differently-abled mothers until the child turns two years for the nurturing of the baby after delivery and for the preparation of basic amenities. The scheme is implemented as per G.O. Rt No.268-2020-SJD http://sjd.kerala.gov.in/DOCUMENTS/Order new/GOs/34023.pdf dated 23-06-2020.

Benefits
• Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹2,000/- will be provided to differently-abled mothers until the child turns two years.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant with the following type of disability will be considered under the scheme:
2. **Sl. No.****Type of Disability****Percentage of Disability**1Blindness80%2Intellectual disability60%3Cerebral Palsy60%4Locomotor disability80%5Muscular dystrophy50%6Mental Illness60%7Multiple disabilities Combination of Deaf-blind- 1st priority, Combination of intellectual disability- 2nd priority, Other combination- 3rd priority50%8Acid attack victims80%9Autism spectrum disorder50%10Low vision70%11Deaf and Hard of hearing70%12Chronic Neurological condition70%13Leprosy cured person80%14Multiple sclerosis60%15Parkinson's disease60%16Hemophilia70%17Thalassemia70%18Sickle cell disease70%19Speech and language disability80%20Dwarfism70%21Specific learning disability100%2. The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
3. The applicant should be a differently abled mother.
4. The differently abled mother who has a child less than two years old is eligible to apply under the scheme.
5. The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.

Required Documents
• Identity card i.e. Aadhaar Card
• Mobile number
• Email id
• Passport size photo
• Medical Board Certificate for Disability
• Discharge Certificate from the Hospital
• Income certificate (If the applicant belongs to the BPL category, copy of the Ration card)
• Bank account details
• Copy of bank passbook
• Other documents, if any

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the “Matru Jyothi - Financial Assistance for PwD Mothers” Scheme?
A: Under the scheme, financial assistance of [?]2,000/- will be provided to differently-abled mothers coming under the purview of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act 2016. As per the scheme, financial assistance will be provided to differently-abled mothers until the child turns two years for the nurturing of the baby after delivery and for the preparation of basic amenities.

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 differently abled mother who has a child less than two years old is eligible to apply under the scheme.

Q: Is this scheme only for differently abled mothers?
A: Yes, this scheme is only for differently abled mothers.

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

Q: Is there any criterion for annual family income?
A: The applicant's annual family income should not exceed [?]1,00,000/-.

Q: What is the benefit of the scheme?
A: Under the scheme, financial assistance of [?]2,000/- will be provided to differently-abled mothers until the child turns two years.

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