Sweekruti: Assistance to Parents of Transgender Children
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the parents of transgender children to support them in successfully raising their children against societal intolerance, stigma, discrimination, and violence.
About the Sweekruti: Assistance to Parents of Transgender Children Scheme
The scheme "Assistance to Parents of Transgenders" is a component of the “Sweekruti” scheme, implemented by the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department, Government of Odisha. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the parents of transgender children to support them in successfully raising their children against societal intolerance, stigma, discrimination, and violence.
Benefits
- Financial assistance: ₹1,500/- per transgender child per month.
> Note:
- Assistance is provided until the child reaches the age of 18 years.
- In case of death of the parent, supportive money will be made available to the guardian subject to production of the relevant Certificate of guardianship obtained from Competent Authority.
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Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant should be the parents/ guardian of the transgender child.
- The child must be under 18 years of age.
- The child should have gender non-conforming behavior.
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How to Apply for Sweekruti: Assistance to Parents of Transgender Children
Application mode: Offline
Step 1: Download the application form (Annexure A or Refer to Page No. 19) and fill out all required sections of the application form accurately.
Step 2: Submit the completed application form along with all attached documents to the Block/ULB Administration office.
Step 3: Ensure you receive a submission receipt for future reference.
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> Contact Us:
> Address: SSEPD Department, Red Building, Lokseva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar - 751001
> E-mail: ssepdsec.od@nic.in
> Tel No : 0674- 2392803
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sweekruti: Assistance to Parents of Transgender Children scheme?
The scheme &quot;Assistance to Parents of Transgenders&quot; is a component of the “Sweekruti” scheme, implemented by the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department, Government of Odisha. The scheme aims to provide financial assistanc…
Who is eligible for Sweekruti: Assistance to Parents of Transgender Children?
Applicant should be the parents/ guardian of the transgender child. The child must be under 18 years of age. The child should have gender non-conforming behavior. <br
What benefits does Sweekruti: Assistance to Parents of Transgender Children provide?
Financial assistance: ₹1,500/- per transgender child per month. Note: Assistance is provided until the child reaches the age of 18 years. In case of death of the parent, supportive money will be made available to the guardian subject to production of the relevant Certificate of guardianship obtaine…
How can I apply for Sweekruti: Assistance to Parents of Transgender Children?
Step 1: Download the application form (Annexure A or Refer to Page No. 19) and fill out all required sections of the application form accurately. Step 2: Submit the completed application form along with all attached documents to the Block/ULB Administration office. Step 3: Ensure you receive a subm…
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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