Financial Assistance To Women And Girl Acid Attack Victims
The scheme “Financial Assistance to Women and Girls Acid Attack Victims” by the Govt. of Haryana, provides financial assistance in the form of a monthly pension to the women/girls residing in Haryana who have suffered disfigurement of any part of the body or have become disabled due to acid attack.
About the Financial Assistance To Women And Girl Acid Attack Victims Scheme
Launched on 26th Feb 2019, the social security scheme “Financial Assistance to Women and Girls Acid Attack Victims” by the Social Justice & Empowerment Department, Govt. of Haryana, provides financial assistance in the form of a monthly pension to the women/girls residing in Haryana who have suffered disfigurement of any part of the body or have become disabled due to acid attack or similar corrosive substance. The scheme aims to restore, to an extent the right to live with dignity for the woman/girl victims of acid attack.
Benefits
The Financial Assistance will be in the multiples of the monthly pension under the "Divyang Pension" scheme of the Govt. of Haryana:
- 2.5 times the monthly Pension, if the Percentage of Disability is between 40% and 50%.
- 3.5 times the monthly Pension, if the Percentage of Disability is between 51% and 60%.
- 4.5 times the monthly Pension, if the Percentage of Disability is greater than 61%.
*The Financial Assistance will become applicable from the month of application.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a resident of Haryana.
- The applicant should be a woman/ girl.
- The applicant should have suffered disfigurement of a part of her body or should have become disabled due to an attack by acid or a similar corrosive substance.
- The acid attack should have happened on or after 2nd May 2011.
- The applicant should have been residing in Haryana for at least 3 years since the acid attack.
How to Apply for Financial Assistance To Women And Girl Acid Attack Victims
Application mode: Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO), and request the 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, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), 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 DSWO.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority 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).
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NOTE 1: The application may be made on the victim's behalf by or her parent(s)/ legal heir(s), in cases where the victim cannot make an application herself.
NOTE 2: In the case of a minor victim, the application may be made on her behalf by her parent/ guardian.
NOTE 3: In the case of the victim being a married woman, the application may be made on her behalf by her husband/ parent/ guardian.
Exclusions
A girl/woman who has self-inflicted the acid injuries, made advertently or inadvertently.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Financial Assistance To Women And Girl Acid Attack Victims scheme?
Launched on 26th Feb 2019, the social security scheme “Financial Assistance to Women and Girls Acid Attack Victims” by the Social Justice & Empowerment Department, Govt. of Haryana, provides financial assistance in the form of a monthly pension to the women/girls residing in…
Who is eligible for Financial Assistance To Women And Girl Acid Attack Victims?
The applicant should be a resident of Haryana. The applicant should be a woman/ girl. The applicant should have suffered disfigurement of a part of her body or should have become disabled due to an attack by acid or a similar corrosive substance. The acid attack should have happened on or after 2nd…
What benefits does Financial Assistance To Women And Girl Acid Attack Victims provide?
The Financial Assistance will be in the multiples of the monthly pension under the "Divyang Pension" scheme of the Govt. of Haryana: 2.5 times the monthly Pension, if the Percentage of Disability is between 40% and 50%. 3.5 times the monthly Pension, if the Percentage of Disability is bet…
How can I apply for Financial Assistance To Women And Girl Acid Attack Victims?
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO), and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications. Step…
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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