Aastha Yojana
The scheme aims to provide BPL-equivalent benefits to families with two or more specially-abled members. Under this scheme, eligible families receive free medical treatment, ration supplies, and other welfare benefits.
About the Aastha Yojana Scheme
The scheme "Aastha Yojana" was launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Rajasthan. It aims to provide BPL-equivalent benefits to families with multiple specially-abled members. Under this scheme, eligible families receive free medical treatment, ration supplies, and other welfare benefits. To avail of the benefits, a family must possess an Aastha Card, and their annual income should not exceed ₹1.20 lakh.
Benefits
- Aastha cardholder families receive benefits similar to BPL families, including free medical treatment and ration supplies.
Note: Aastha cardholders are entitled to benefits from all BPL-related schemes run by different state government departments.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
- The two or more members should be specially abled from the same family.
- The applicant must have a disability of 40%.
- The annual family income should not exceed ₹1,20,000/-.
How to Apply for Aastha Yojana
Application mode: Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit office of the District Social Justice & Empowerment Office and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Justice & Empowerment Office.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Social Justice & Empowerment Office to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Aastha Yojana scheme?
The scheme "Aastha Yojana" was launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Rajasthan. It aims to provide BPL-equivalent benefits to families with multiple specially-abled members. Under this scheme, eligible families receive free…
Who is eligible for Aastha Yojana?
The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan. The two or more members should be specially abled from the same family. The applicant must have a disability of 40%. The annual family income should not exceed ₹1,20,000/-.
What benefits does Aastha Yojana provide?
Aastha cardholder families receive benefits similar to BPL families, including free medical treatment and ration supplies. Note: Aastha cardholders are entitled to benefits from all BPL-related schemes run by different state government departments.
How can I apply for Aastha Yojana?
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit office of the District Social Justice & Empowerment Office and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications. Step 2: In the application form…
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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