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State Government Scheme

Kaidi Sahay Yojana

The "Kaidi Sahay Yojana" by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Gujarat, provides financial assistance of ₹25,000/- to the family of a prisoner who is the sole or main earner, to support them through self-employment.

Scheme Level
State
Applicable In
Gujarat
Category
Social welfare & Empowerment
How to Apply
Offline

About the Kaidi Sahay Yojana Scheme

The Kaidi Sahay Yojana, initiated by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Gujarat, aims to provide financial relief to families of prisoners who are undergoing sentences in jails and are the main or sole earners of their households. Under this scheme, a one-time financial assistance of ₹25,000/- is granted to the prisoner’s family, ensuring that they can sustain themselves through self-employment during the imprisonment period.

Benefits

  • Financial Assistance: A one-time assistance of ₹25,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicant must be a family member of a prisoner currently serving sentence in a state jail in Gujarat.
  • The prisoner should be the sole or main earner of the family.
  • The prisoner's family must be economically dependent on the prisoner.
  • The total family income should not exceed ₹1,50,000/- per annum.
  • The family should not be fragmented (i.e., should be living together and dependent on the prisoner).

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How to Apply for Kaidi Sahay Yojana

Application mode: Offline

Step 1: Visit the District Jail/ Sub Jail/ District Social Defense Office and obtain the application form.

Step 2: Fill out the form with all required details and attach the necessary documents (Self-attested, if required).

Step 3: Submit the completed application to the office of the District Welfare Officer/ Sub Jail.

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Exclusions

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kaidi Sahay Yojana scheme?

The Kaidi Sahay Yojana, initiated by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Gujarat, aims to provide financial relief to families of prisoners who are undergoing sentences in jails and are the main or sole earners of their households. Under this scheme, a one-time financ…

Who is eligible for Kaidi Sahay Yojana?

Applicant must be a family member of a prisoner currently serving sentence in a state jail in Gujarat. The prisoner should be the sole or main earner of the family. The prisoner&amp;39;s family must be economically dependent on the prisoner. The total family income should not exceed ₹1,50,000/- per…

What benefits does Kaidi Sahay Yojana provide?

Financial Assistance: A one-time assistance of ₹25,000/-.

How can I apply for Kaidi Sahay Yojana?

Step 1: Visit the District Jail/ Sub Jail/ District Social Defense Office and obtain the application form. Step 2: Fill out the form with all required details and attach the necessary documents (Self-attested, if required). Step 3: Submit the completed application to the office of the District Welf…

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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