EACP

Educational Assistance To Children Of Prisoners

The scheme “Educational Assistance to Children of Prisoners” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.

राज्य नकद

राज्य / केंद्र शासित प्रदेश: केरल

नोडल विभाग: Social Justice Department

योजना किसके लिए: Individual

योजना प्रोफ़ाइल

श्रेणियाँ: शिक्षा और अध्ययन, सामाजिक कल्याण और सशक्तिकरण

उप-श्रेणियाँ: Scholarships and student finance

लक्षित लाभार्थी: व्यक्तिगत

टैग: Student, Prisoner, Scholarship, Education, BPL, Children

विवरण

The scheme “Educational Assistance to Children of Prisoners” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. There are many persons imprisoned, some for known reasons and others for unknown reasons. Once they are lodged in jail their families that are suffering the most. They get ostracized from society. Due to the lack of money, their children might be denied education at a very early age itself. This might have huge repercussions later it may lead to the birth of new criminals in society. Therefore, the government has initiated such a scheme that aims at bringing these people to the mainstream of society.

लाभ

  • 1. Under the scheme scholarship/financial assistance will be provided to the children of prisoners for their expenses like food clothing school fees etc. as under: Sl. No. Classes/Courses Amount of Scholarship/Financial Assistance 11st Std. to 5th Std.₹500/- per month26th Std. to 10th Std.₹750/- per month3+1 (Plus one) & +2 (Plus two)₹1000/- per month4Degree/Professional Course₹1500/- per monthNote: Degree/ Professional course must be in Government/ Aided colleges inside Kerala
  1. Under the scheme, scholarship/financial assistance will be provided to the children of prisoners for their expenses like food, clothing, school fees, etc. as under:

**Sl. No.Classes/CoursesAmount of Scholarship/Financial Assistance**11st Std. to 5th Std.₹500/- per month26th Std. to 10th Std.₹750/- per month3+1 (Plus one) & +2 (Plus two)₹1000/- per month4Degree/Professional Course₹1500/- per monthNote: Degree/ Professional course must be in Government/ Aided colleges inside Kerala.

पात्रता

  1. The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
  2. The applicants should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
  3. The applicants should be studying in Class- I to Degree/Professional Course.
  4. The applicants (Children of Prisoners) whose parents are in jail are eligible to apply under the scheme.
    Note: Financial aid can be provided to the children even though the relatives, who are liable to protect them and falls under the Above Poverty Line (APL) category, provided both the parents are in jail, for that an inquiry report of the District Probation Officer is essential.

अपवर्जन


आवेदन प्रक्रिया

Online

Registration Process:
Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal
Step 02: On the home page, click on “One time Registration”
Step 03: Fill in the details like Name, Email ID & Mobile Number and click on ‘Register’.
Step 04: The applicant needs to enter the verification code received on the mobile number and click on ‘Verify’.
Step 05: Now, a form will open to create the new profile, fill in all the mandatory details and click on ‘Register’.
Login/Application Process:
Step 01: Once the registration process is completed, the applicant should visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal and click on “Citizen Login”.
Step 02: Enter the user name i.e. Mobile Number and Password and click on “Sign in”.
Step 03: Now, the applicant needs to update all their details i.e. Personal Information, Contact Details, Identity Cards & Bank Details by clicking on the 'Edit' button.
Step 04: Once the applicant updated their profile successfully, the schemes will appear on the left side of the screen.
Step 05: Select the scheme and click on the “Apply Now” button.
Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and click on the ‘Submit’ button.

Offline

Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit the official website of the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala to download the application form.
Step 02: The applicant needs to fill out the application form completely.
Step 03: The application form should be submitted through the Jail Superintendent along with the recommendation.
Step 04: Financial aid is disbursed through Jail Superintendent which is approved by the Director of Social Justice.
Step 05: The amount is directly transferred to the bank account of the beneficiaries.

स्पष्टीकरण

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What is the “Educational Assistance to Children of Prisoners” scheme?
Under the scheme, the Government of Kerala is providing financial assistance/Scholarships to the children of prisoners. The Government has started the scheme to provide financial support to the families who are lodged in jail. Due to the lack of money, their children might be denied education at a very early age itself. This might have huge repercussions later it may lead to the birth of new criminals in society. Therefore, the government has initiated such a scheme that aims at bringing these people to the mainstream of society.
Which department has launched this scheme?
Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala
Who is eligible to get the benefits under the scheme?
The children of Prisoners whose parents are in jail are eligible to apply under the scheme.
Is this scheme only for the children of Prisoners?
Yes, this scheme is only for the children of Prisoners.
Is this scheme only for a resident of Kerala?
Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Kerala.
Is this scheme only for Below Poverty Line (BPL) category?
Yes, the applicants should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) category only.
Will financial assistance be provided to those children of prisoners living with their relatives’ falling under the Above Poverty Line (APL) category?
Yes, financial aid can be provided to the children even though the relatives, who are liable to protect them and falls under the Above Poverty Line (APL) category, provided both the parents are in jail, for that an inquiry report of the District Probation Officer is essential.
What is the benefit of the scheme?
Under the scheme, the Government of Kerala is providing financial assistance/scholarships to the children of prisoners @ ₹500/- per month to ₹1500/- per month from Class- I to Degree/Professional Courses.
How can an applicant apply under the scheme?
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

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status