Sukhad Sahara Yojana

Description
The "Sukhad Sahara Yojana" was launched by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Chhattisgarh. Under this scheme, financial assistance are provided to the widows and deserted women who are living below poverty line BPL to support them in living a respectful life.

Benefits
• Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries will receive financial assistance of ₹500/- per month.
• **Note:** The amount of assistance will be directly transferred to the applicant's bank account.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a native of Chhattisgarh.
2. The applicant should be either a widow or a deserted woman.
3. The age of the widow should be between 18 and 39 years.
4. The age of the deserted woman should be 18 years or older.
5. The applicant's name should be included in the list of families living Below Poverty Line.
6. The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits from any other Central or State Government pension scheme.

Required Documents
• Aadhaar card of the applicant
• Passport-size photograph
• Identity proof
• Domicile certificate of Chhattisgarh
• Proof of age
• Death certificate of husband (In case of widow)
• Certificate of abandonment by the husband
• Below Poverty Line Certificate/related documents
• Bank/Post office account passbook
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
A: Eligibility criteria include being a native of Chhattisgarh, being either a widow aged between 18 and 39 years or a deserted woman aged 18 years or older, listed in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) list, and not receiving pension benefits from any other government scheme.

Q: What is the financial assistance provided under this scheme?
A: Eligible beneficiaries receive financial assistance of [?]500 per month.

Q: How is the financial assistance disbursed?
A: The assistance amount is directly transferred to the applicant's bank account.

Q: How can I apply for the scheme in rural areas?
A: Visit the office of the Gram Panchayat to collect the application form, fill it out, and submit it to the Gram Panchayat. You will receive an acknowledgment receipt, and the Gram Panchayat will forward the application to the District Panchayat.

Q: What is the process to apply in urban areas?
A: Visit the office of the concerned Municipal Corporation, Municipality, Nagar Panchayat, or Panchayat Raj institution to collect and submit the application form. You will receive an acknowledgment receipt from the office.

Q: Can I apply online for the scheme?
A: Yes, eligible applicants can apply online through the eDistrict Chhattisgarh Portal at https://edistrict.cgstate.gov.in/.

Q: What is the age limit for widows to apply for the scheme?
A: Widows must be between 18 and 39 years of age to be eligible.

Q: What is the age requirement for deserted women under this scheme?
A: Deserted women must be 18 years or older.

Q: Can I apply if I am already receiving a pension from another government scheme?
A: No, you must not be receiving pension benefits from any other Central or State Government pension scheme to be eligible for the Sukhad Sahara Yojana.

Q: How long does it take to process the application?
A: The Gram Panchayat or urban body should review and forward the application within 7 days.

Q: Can I check the status of my application online?
A: Yes, you can track the status of your online application through the eDistrict Chhattisgarh Portal. https://edistrict.cgstate.gov.in/Workflow/trackAppStatus.html