Self-Employment Scheme For Dependents Of Prisoners
in Kerala
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Self-Employment Scheme For Dependents Of Prisoners in Kerala
Self-Employment Scheme For Dependents Of Prisoners is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Kerala.
Apply for Self-Employment Scheme For Dependents Of Prisoners in Kerala
Scheme Overview
The scheme “Self-Employment Scheme for Dependents of Prisoners” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
The applicants should belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
Families of such convicts who had undergone imprisonment for a period of 5 years or above are eligible for financial assistance.
The families are eligible for the assistance only during the period of imprisonment of the convict.
The financial assistance will be provided to those eligible persons who have not availed the amount for the same purpose previously.
**Note 01:** Priority must be given to dependents (Husband/Wife, Unemployed, and Unmarried Son/Daughter).
**Note 02**: Other category of dependents includes daughters who are widowed/Legally divorced/abandoned by husband, Father/Mother below 55 years of age.
Benefits
Under the scheme, the maximum amount of financial assistance to a family will be ₹30,000/- at a time.
**Note:** Financial assistance shall be given only once for the dependents of a prisoner for the purpose.
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Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Copy of Aadhaar card |
| 2 | Mobile number |
| 3 | Email id |
| 4 | Passport size photo |
| 5 | Copy of Ration Card (Submit the page containing the name of the ration card holder and the page containing the family members together) |
| 6 | Certificate of Ward Member/Councillor |
| 7 | Project proposal of the proposed work/business |
| 8 | Copy of Bank Passbook- bank account details |
| 9 | Affidavit of Jail Superintendent |
| 10 | Other documents, if any |
Common questions in Kerala
Who can apply for Self-Employment Scheme For Dependents Of Prisoners in Kerala?
Eligible residents of Kerala who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Self-Employment Scheme For Dependents Of Prisoners. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Self-Employment Scheme For Dependents Of Prisoners 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Under the scheme, financial assistance shall be given only once for the dependents of a prisoner for the purpose and dependents are eligible for the assistance only during the period of imprisonment of the convict. It aims to assist/encourage resourceless wives, unemployed and unmarried sons, daughters, etc.