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.
About the Palak Mata-Pita Yojana Scheme
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.
Benefits
Financial Assistance: ₹3,000/- per month.
Eligibility Criteria
- 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.
How to Apply for Palak Mata-Pita Yojana
Application mode: 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.
Exclusions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Palak Mata-Pita Yojana scheme?
The &quot;Palak Mata-Pita Yojana&quot; 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 child…
Who is eligible for Palak Mata-Pita Yojana?
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 a…
What benefits does Palak Mata-Pita Yojana provide?
Financial Assistance: ₹3,000/- per month.
How can I apply for Palak Mata-Pita Yojana?
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.
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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