Snehasanthwanam

Description
The Government of Kerala has launched the “Snehasanthwanam” scheme under the Kerala Social Security Mission. The scheme acts as a relief measure for the Endosulfan victims in the state of Kerala. Under this scheme, financial assistance has been granted from December 2010 onwards to the Endosulfan victims. This scheme also aims to provide educational assistance to the Children of Endosulfan-affected families. In addition to this, Kerala Social Security Mission is now providing monthly assistance of ₹700/- per month to the caregivers of Endosulfan victims who are fully bedridden or mentally retarded under the special Aswasakiranam scheme.

Exclusions
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Benefits
• a) Children studying in buds school – ₹ 2000/-.
• b) Children studying in Class 1st to 7th – ₹2000/-.
• c) Children studying in Class 8th to 10th – ₹3000/-.
• d) Children studying in Plus One and Plus Two – ₹4000/-.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a resident of Kerala State.
2. The applicant should be an Endosulfan victim.

Required Documents
• Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar card
• Passport size photograph
• Education certificate (If applicable)
• Residence proof
• Medical certificate/report
• Bank account details
• Any other documents, if required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the “Snehasanthwanam” scheme?
A: The Government of Kerala has launched the "Snehasanthwanam" scheme under the Kerala Social Security Mission. The scheme acts as a relief measure for the Endosulfan victims in the state of Kerala. Under this scheme, financial assistance has been granted from December 2010 onwards to the Endosulfan victims. This scheme also aims to provide educational assistance to the Children of Endosulfan-affected families. In addition to this, Kerala Social Security Mission is now providing monthly assistance of [?]700/- per month to the caregivers of Endosulfan victims who are fully bedridden or mentally retarded under the special Aswasakiranam scheme.

Q: What is the aim of the scheme?
A: The aim of this scheme is to give some relief to the Endosulfan victims in the state by providing financial assistance to them.

Q: Which department has launched this scheme?
A: Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala

Q: How much financial assistance is given to the bedridden Endosulfan victims?
A: Under the scheme, financial assistance of [?]2200/- is given to the bedridden Endosulfan victims.

Q: How much financial assistance is given to such bedridden Endosulfan victims who are getting ₹300/- per month as a disability pension?
A: Financial assistance of [?]1700/- is given to such bedridden Endosulfan victims who are getting [?]300/- per month as a disability pension.

Q: How much financial assistance is given to the all other Endosulfan?
A: All other Endosulfan victims are given [?]1200/- based on the list furnished by the District Collector.

Q: How much financial assistance is given to the caregivers of Endosulfan victims who are fully bedridden or mentally retarded under the special Aswasakiranam scheme?
A: Monthly assistance of [?]700/- is given to the caregivers of Endosulfan victims who are fully bedridden or mentally retarded under the special Aswasakiranam scheme.

Q: How much educational assistance is given to the Children of Endosulfan affected families?
A: Educational assistance will be provided to the Children of Endosulfan affected families as under:
a) Children studying in buds school - [?] 2000/-.
b) Children studying in Class 1st to 7th - [?]2000/-.
c) Children studying in Class 8th to 10th - [?]3000/-.
d) Children studying in Plus One and Plus Two - [?]4000/-.

Q: Who is eligible to get the benefits under the scheme?
A: The applicant should be an Endosulfan victim.

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

Q: How can an applicant avail of the benefits of the scheme?
A: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the application duly filled out should be submitted to the Kasaragod District Collector Office.