Nari Niketans
The "Nari Niketans" were established in 1976 by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir wherein deserted /destitute ladies/ widows having no means of livelihood are given admissions. There are seven Nari Niketan in Jammu & Kashmir. This is a 100% State Sponsored Scheme.
About the Nari Niketans Scheme
The "Nari Niketans" were established in 1976 by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir wherein deserted /destitute ladies/ widows having no means of livelihood are given admissions. There are seven Nari Niketan in Jammu & Kashmir, i.e. in Jammu, Udhampur, Kathua, Doda, Rajouri, and two Nari Niketans in Poonch, with a total intake capacity of 280. The inmate shall remain in the institution till they are rehabilitated/get married/covered under any schemes for employment and self-employment. The beneficiary shall approach the concerned District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) for submission of the application. This is a 100% State Sponsored Scheme, and only the permanent residents of the state of Jammu & Kashmir can apply for this scheme.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a domicile / permanent resident of the state of Jammu & Kashmir.
- The applicant should be a Female.
- The applicant should be deserted /destitute / widow.
- The applicant should not have any means of livelihood.
- The children accompanying the mothers will also be entitled to admission subject to the condition that male children after they attain the age of 8 years shall be transferred to Bal Ashrams.
How to Apply for Nari Niketans
Application mode: Offline
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Nari Niketans scheme?
The "Nari Niketans" were established in 1976 by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir wherein deserted /destitute ladies/ widows having no means of livelihood are given admissions. There are seven Nari Niketan in Jammu & Kashmir, i.e. in Jammu,…
Who is eligible for Nari Niketans?
The applicant should be a citizen of India. The applicant should be a domicile / permanent resident of the state of Jammu & Kashmir. The applicant should be a Female. The applicant should be deserted /destitute / widow. The applicant should not have any means of livelihood. The children accompa…
What benefits does Nari Niketans provide?
Nari Niketans provides government benefits to eligible applicants. See the benefits section for specifics.
How can I apply for Nari Niketans?
You can apply for Nari Niketans via Offline. Follow the step-by-step process in the "How to Apply" section above.
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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