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Palak Mata-Pita Yojana

The "Palak Mata-Pita Yojana" introduced on 29th August, 2009 by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Gujarat, provides a monthly assistance of ₹3000 to foster parents raising orphaned children or children whose mother has remarried after the father's death.

राज्य नकद

राज्य / केंद्र शासित प्रदेश: गुजरात

नोडल विभाग: Social Justice and Empowerment Department

योजना किसके लिए: Family

योजना प्रोफ़ाइल

डीबीटी (प्रत्यक्ष लाभ अंतरण): हाँ

योजना प्रारंभ तिथि: 2009-08-29

श्रेणियाँ: सामाजिक कल्याण और सशक्तिकरण

उप-श्रेणियाँ: वित्तीय सहायता

लक्षित लाभार्थी: व्यक्तिगत

टैग: Foster Parent, Orphan, Child Welfare, Financial Assistance

विवरण

The "Palak Mata-Pita Yojana" introduced on 29th August, 2009 by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Gujarat, aims to provide monthly assistance of Rs. 3000/- is paid to the close relative, guardian or relative who is taking care of the orphaned children who are studying and whose mother and father are both deceased or whose father is deceased and the mother has remarried. This assistance is paid through DBT.

लाभ

Financial Assistance: ₹3,000/- per month

Financial Assistance: ₹3,000/- per month.

पात्रता

The applicant must be a close relative, guardian, or foster parent taking care of the child.
The applicant must be caring for a child aged between 0 to 18 years.
The applicant must be taking care of a child whose both parents are deceased, or whose father is deceased and mother has remarried.
The applicant must ensure that the child between 3 to 6 years is enrolled in an Anganwadi center.
The applicant must ensure that the child above 6 years is enrolled in a school for compulsory education.
The applicant must submit a certificate from the school or institution every year confirming the child’s ongoing education.
The applicant must have an annual family income not exceeding ₹27,000/- in rural areas.
The applicant must have an annual family income not exceeding ₹36,000/- in urban areas.

अपवर्जन

आवेदन प्रक्रिया

Online

Step 1: Go to the eSamajKalyan portal and Register/Login.
Step 2: Fill in the online application form under "Palak Mata-Pita Yojana".
Step 3: Upload the required documents and Submit the application.

स्पष्टीकरण

myScheme पर प्रकाशित योजना सूचना से अतिरिक्त बिंदु (कानूनी सलाह नहीं)।

What is the "Palak Mata-Pita Yojana" and who benefits from it?: The Palak Mata-Pita Yojana is a welfare scheme launched by the Government of Gujarat that provides monthly financial assistance to foster parents or guardians who are taking care of orphaned children or children whose surviving parent has remarried after the death of the other parent.
Who is eligible to apply for financial assistance under this scheme?: A person is eligible to apply for this scheme if they are a close relative, guardian, or foster parent of a child between the ages of 0 to 18 years, and if the child’s biological parents are either both deceased or the father is deceased and the mother has remarried.
What is the financial assistance amount provided through the Palak Mata-Pita Yojana?: Under this scheme, the Government of Gujarat provides a monthly financial assistance of ₹3000 directly to the bank account of the eligible foster parent or guardian through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Is there an income limit that applicants must meet to receive benefits under this scheme?: Yes, to qualify for the Palak Mata-Pita Yojana, the applicant’s family income must not exceed ₹27,000/- per year in rural areas and ₹36,000/- per year in urban areas, as certified by a competent authority such as a Magistrate.
Is the scheme applicable to children who still have one surviving parent?: Yes, the scheme also applies to children whose father is deceased and whose mother has remarried, provided the child is not living with the biological parent who remarried.
Is there a specific authority that processes and approves applications under this scheme?: Yes, the applications are reviewed and approved by the Sponsorship and Approval Committee (SFCAC) at the district level, which functions under the leadership of the District Social Security Officer and ensures compliance with government rules.
Is there a cost involved in submitting the application for this scheme?: No, there is no cost or fee associated with submitting the application for the Palak Mata-Pita Yojana as it is completely free of charge.
Are children required to be enrolled in an educational institution to remain eligible for this scheme?: Yes, children above the age of 6 years must be enrolled in a recognized school, and the guardian must submit a certificate every year confirming that the child’s education is ongoing.
What educational requirement applies to children below 6 years of age?: Children between the ages of 3 and 6 years must be admitted to an Anganwadi center as part of the child development and education support requirements of the scheme.
What happens if the child discontinues education during the benefit period?: If the child discontinues education or is not enrolled in an educational institution as required, the financial assistance may be withdrawn or discontinued until compliance is re-established.
Where can applicants seek help or clarification regarding the scheme or the application process?: Applicants seeking assistance or clarification can contact the office of the District Social Security Officer or the District Child Protection Officer in their respective district, where they will be guided through the application process and other related procedures.
Is the "Palak Mata-Pita Yojana" applicable throughout the state of Gujarat?: Yes, the scheme has been implemented across all districts in the state of Gujarat since its launch on 29th August 2009, and it continues to be available to all eligible applicants statewide.

आधिकारिक लिंक

संदर्भ

आवेदन करें

अभी आवेदन करें

Foster Parent Orphan Child Welfare Financial Assistance

आधिकारिक आवेदन या कार्यक्रम पोर्टल नए टैब में खुलता है। संदेह हो तो मंत्रालय की साइट पर विवरण सत्यापित करें।

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:

Check eligibility criteria
Collect required documents
Fill the application form
Submit the application online or at the relevant office
Track application status

यह पृष्ठ सार्वजनिक व आधिकारिक स्रोतों से योजना सूचना का सार प्रस्तुत करता है। यह कानूनी, वित्तीय या व्यावसायिक सलाह नहीं है; अधूरी या पुरानी हो सकती है; तथा सरकारी अधिसूचनाओं का स्थान नहीं लेती। आवेदन या निर्भरता से पहले पात्रता, लाभ व आवेदन चरण आधिकारिक पोर्टल या परिपत्र पर अवश्य सत्यापित करें।

हिन्दी चुनने पर साइट पर मेनू, बटन, फ़िल्टर और जहाँ उपलब्ध हो श्रेणी नाम हिन्दी में दिखाए जाते हैं। योजना का मुख्य पाठ (शीर्षक, विवरण, पात्रता, दस्तावेज़ आदि) स्रोत की भाषा में रहता है—अक्सर अंग्रेज़ी—जब तक आधिकारिक द्विभाषी या हिन्दी संस्करण उपलब्ध न हो।